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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which section of Railways has completed 100 per cent electrification across the zone?
A
North East Frontier Railway
B
South Central Railway
C
Konkan Railway
D
East Coast Railway
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: Option C Explanation: Konkan Railway has completed 100 per cent electrification across the zone and it has set new benchmarks for sustainable development.

Detailed explanation-2: -Recently, The North Central Railway (NCR) has become the fifth zone in the country to have 100 percent electrification.

Detailed explanation-3: -On a mission mode to electrify its entire Broad Gauge network to provide environment friendly, green & clean mode of transport to its people under the ‘Mission 100% Electrification - Moving towards net Zero Carbon Emission’ plan, Konkan Railway has accomplished 100% Rail electrification of its entire stretch.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first electric train ran in India with the inauguration of services between Bombay VT and Kurla Harbour on 3rd Feb 1925 on ex-GIP Railway system. The section was electrified on 1500 Volt DC.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Konkan Railway has completed the electrification work on its complete 741 km long route between Roha in Maharashtra and Thokur in Karnataka. The cost of this electrification project is Rs 1287 crore.

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