Indian Railways concluded 2025 with significant infrastructure advancements, including the opening of the Pamban lift bridge and progress on the bullet train project. The Vande Bharat Sleeper train is slated for early 2026 launch, aiming to enhance overnight travel. The network saw 900 km of new track added and 6,880 track km renewed. Electrification reached 99.2% of the broad-gauge network, and sectional speeds increased on key routes. Despite these achievements, challenges in capacity and passenger experience consistency persist.