100 Years of Electrification in Indian Railways – Miniature Sheet India 2025.

Indian Railways has completed 100 years of electrification, marking a century of technological progress, energy efficiency, and sustainable transport. The journey of railway electrification in India began on 3 February 1925, when the first electric train ran between Bombay Victoria Terminus (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus) and Kurla on the suburban section of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway. This historic milestone laid the foundation for a cleaner and more efficient rail system.

A major milestone was achieved in the 2020s, when Indian Railways moved rapidly toward 100% electrification of its broad-gauge network, making it one of the largest fully electrified railway systems in the world.

Vande Bharat Trains, also known as Train 18, are India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured semi–high-speed trains under the Make in India initiative. Developed by the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai, these trains represent a major leap in modern railway technology and passenger comfort.

The first Vande Bharat Express was flagged off on 15 February 2019, operating between New Delhi and Varanasi. Designed for speeds up to 180 km/h (with an operational speed of around 130–160 km/h), Vande Bharat trains significantly reduce travel time compared to conventional trains.

India Posts issued a Miniature Sheet on 31 Dec 2025 to mark 100 Years of Electrification in Indian Railways . Miniature sheet contains two stamps of Rupees Ten each . The stamps feature the First EMU Train in 1925 and the Vande Bharat Express Train.

Date of issue 31 Dec 2025 Qty Printed – 215000 Pinted by SPP Hyderabad.