Railways, which is a lifeline for the majority of Indians, has said that it has expanded its network and operations significantly over the past decade and is also increasing its manpower. As a result of the fare hike, the earnings of Railways are projected to go up by Rs 600 crore annually.

Train travel to get costlier as Railways hikes fares. Check new fare structure

Three-phase AC motors enable regenerative braking, where braking energy is fed back to the overhead grid. Routes like the Delhi–Howrah and Delhi–Mumbai sections have high train density, allowing regenerated power to be consumed by nearby locomotives.

Inside Indian Railways’ shift to AC motors: How modern locomotives get their power

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Train travel to get costlier as Railways hikes fares. Check new fare structure

How modern locomotives get their power