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Indian Railways remains one of the world's biggest and most affordable public transport systems, carrying over 720 crore passengers every year, as highlighted by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a Lok Sabha reply. The railways continue to grow their services, infrastructure, and capacity across India, helping people travel long distances at low cost.
Upgradation in Indian Railways Trains
A major focus for the railways is on affordable travel, especially for low- and middle-income passengers. Most of the coaches around 57,200 are non-air-conditioned (non-AC), making up about 70 % of all coaches. There are far more non-AC seats (around 54 lakh) than AC seats (around 15 lakh), and these coaches are a priority for expansion. To meet rising demand, the railways plans to build 17,000 more non-AC general and sleeper coaches over the next five years.
Introduction of 245 Trains
In the current financial year, Indian Railways has introduced 245 new trains, extended about 101 other services, and increased the frequency of several routes. It also ran roughly 65,000 special trains during busy travel periods and festivals to handle extra passenger loads.
Addition of Vande Bharat & Amrit Bharat Trains
The railways are also adding modern train services, including Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat Express, and Namo Bharat Rapid Rail to improve travel options. Some of these newer trains, including the Vande Bharat services, are very popular and often run full.
Despite these improvements, Indian Railways keeps its fares very low compared with many countries, making train travel affordable for most people. Ordinary class travel can cost as little as around ₹0.20 per passenger-km, which is far cheaper than rail costs in many nearby nations.
Moreover, with expanded capacity, more trains, and continued low ticket prices, Indian Railways aims to serve even more passengers while supporting India's growth and connectivity.
