India to account for 40% of global rail travel by 2050 on robust passenger movements

Railways

Also, India is expected to see increased investment in urban rail infrastructure and high-speed rail, a report by a Paris-based inter-governmental organisation said

$64 bn – railways estimated to save on fuel bills

$190 bn – investment for urbal rail infra in India

$70 bn – investment towards high-speed rail infra

$330 bn – estimated global annual investment in rail infrastructure

7-fold – growth in passenger movement on urban rail in India and Southeast Asia

2.7 times – higher global activity than current levels in 2050

The length of metro lines under construction or slated for construction over the coming five years is twice the length of those built over any five-year period between 1970 and 2015"