Indian Railways to four-lane 11,000-km High-Density Network for more train capacity (Image generated using AI)High-Density Rail Network: Indian Railways plans to four-lane around 11,000 km of its high-density rail network to expand train capacity and ease congestion on key routes. The proposed infrastructure push is aimed at improving the movement of passenger and freight trains while further strengthening capacity across some of the busiest corridors.On Wednesday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the importance of the seven high-density routes, which carry a significant share of the country’s total rail traffic. Together, these routes cover nearly 11,000 km but account for around 41 per cent of total railway traffic, despite making up only about 16 per cent of the railway network.The seven high-density routes include:Delhi-HowrahHowrah-ChennaiChennai-MumbaiMumbai-DelhiDelhi-ChennaiMumbai-HowrahDelhi-GuwahatiAnish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More Tags:Indian RailwaysIndian Railways news