Replacement of tracks in 110 km last fiscal, a record, and 1.20 lakh cubic metres of ballast on tracks have helped Railways improve the punctuality of trains running in the State to 75%. The punctuality that was 45.9 % on June 13 last year went up to 75% on the same day this year. The improvement in track condition is reflected in the punctuality of mail, express, and passenger trains. For Railways, the punctuality hovering around 75 % is a relief as they had earned the wrath of commuters and the government for the late running of trains. Compared to 40,000- 50,000 cubic metres of ballast newly added to the track, Railways added 1.20 lakh cubic metres of ballast last fiscal.

Source: The Hindu June 14, 2019 19:07 UTC