52 Reforms in 52 Weeks: Major Reforms in Indian Railways Aiming for Systemic Improvements in Efficiency, Governance, and Service Delivery

• "52 Reforms in 52 Weeks" is an Indian Railways initiative announced on 8 January 2026 under Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, committing the Ministry of Railways to roll out one structural reform per week through 2026 across safety, AI/tech, talent & training, and food & catering.
• Frames the New Year resolution of the Ministry of Railways as a continuous, time-bound governance push — examinable as a current affairs entry under GS-II (governance) and GS-III (infrastructure).