At present, IR has only voice communication systems installed. The SCR has announced a single-window clearance for ISPs interested in utilizing the railroad network. The tests are expected to be completed in a few weeks, highlighting the possibilities of the network potential. Indian Railways will ultimately throw open the network for Internet traffic throughout the country, using the same single-window system in the zonal offices to speed up the process. While IR would benefit from an additional source of income, it would also be connected completely on an intranet over the same network.
Optical fiber is also available along some major routes.