<h1>Indian Railways 2024: 62 New Trains, First Underwater Tunnel, and Safety Challenges Amid Infrastructure Growth.</h1> In 2024, Indian Railways achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of 62 new Vande Bharat trains, the first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, and the operationalization of India's first underwater transportation tunnel. Key infrastructure developments included the commissioning of 3,433 km of rail lines and the initiation of redevelopment work on 1,198 railway stations. However, challenges persisted with over 70 train derailments, inadequate manpower, and slow progress on safety systems like Kavach. Railway associations highlighted acute staff shortages, and reports called for faster implementation of safety measures and improvements in station redevelopment processes.