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RailTel Wins Gold at ET Government PSU Awards 2025 for Bridging the Digital Divide – Details Inside

Recognized for RailWire’s impact in expanding rural internet connectivity and digital inclusion
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New Delhi: RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Railways, has been honoured with the Gold Award in the “Reinforcing Communication & Bridging the Digital Divide” category at the ET Government PSU Leadership & Excellence Awards 2025.

The recognition was conferred during the ET Government National PSU Summit 2025, which celebrates the outstanding contributions of India’s public sector enterprises in governance, innovation, and service delivery.

RailWire: Empowering Last-Mile Connectivity
RailTel received this prestigious accolade for its flagship broadband initiative RailWire, which has played a transformative role in providing affordable internet services to underserved and remote areas across India. The model’s unique strength lies in partnering with local entrepreneurs to act as last-mile service providers – thereby not only increasing connectivity but also fostering rural entrepreneurship and employment.

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Through RailWire, RailTel has significantly contributed to reducing the digital divide and enabling digital empowerment in line with the Government of India’s Digital India mission.

Driving Inclusive Digital Growth
Commenting on the recognition, RailTel stated that the award reflects the organisation’s commitment to inclusive digital growth. “This honour is a testament to our continued efforts in making reliable internet services accessible to all corners of the country,” the PSU said in an official release.

Extensive Nationwide Infrastructure
RailTel is among the largest neutral telecom infrastructure providers in India, with a pan-India optical fibre network spanning over 62,000 route kilometres, largely along railway tracks. The company also operates a citywide access network of 21,000 km, 11,000+ Points of Presence (PoPs), and 1,100 telecom towers nationwide, making it a trusted IT and ICT partner for public and private sector clients.

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About RailTel
RailTel, a “Navratna” Central Public Sector Enterprise, is a leading provider of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services in India, operating a nationwide optical fiber network. It was formed in 2000 to modernize railway communications and provide broadband and multimedia services using railway tracks’ right-of-way. RailTel’s services include broadband telecom, multimedia networks, and IT & ICT solutions, including data center services and Wi-Fi. RailTel boasts a vast optical fiber network, with over 61,000 route kilometers and 21,000 kilometers of citywide access.


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