<h1>Union says neglected national rail network to undergo modernization with track expansion, station upgrades, electrification, ATP rollout</h1> Union government officials asserted that the national rail network, long described as neglected, is undergoing comprehensive modernization, including track expansion, station redevelopment and large-scale electrification, with deployment of an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system on many locomotives. Administratively, the rail protection force will receive enhanced communications equipment pending board approval, and recruitment cycles for constables, sub-inspectors and inspectors will shift to annual hiring via the Staff Selection Commission to improve cadre management. Ongoing coach production and induction of new EMU trainsets reflect policy and procurement commitments affecting staffing, safety systems and infrastructure modernization.