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Indian Express
21 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
How many passengers travelled in general coaches in last 5 financial years? Indian Railways data reveals
Indian Railways Passenger Traffic Data: Indian Railways (IR) plays a crucial role in the economic development of the country. In recent years, Railways have significantly increased the facilities for passengers demanding travelling on general and non-AC coaches. According to a report, the percentage of non-AC coaches has increased to about 70%. Out of the total 82,200 coaches, 57,200 are non-AC, while the remaining 25,000 are AC coaches. During the last financial year 2024-25 alone, 1250 general coaches have been augmented in various long-distance trains. But have you ever wondered how many passengers actually travel in general coaches despite this huge demand? The latest numbers might just surprise you. During the ongoing Monsoon Session, Lok Sabha MPs S Jothimani and Sachithanantham R asked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to provide details on the number of passengers who travelled in unreserved coaches over the last five financial years, ending on March 31, 2025. Responding to this, Vaishnaw said that 2187 crore passengers have travelled by general or unreserved coaches in the last five financial years (i.e. FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25). (Source: As per written reply submitted by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on July 23, 2025 in Lok Sabha) The Union Minister also stated that to cater to the needs of passengers desirous of availing unreserved accommodation, 'Indian Railways (IR) operate unreserved non-AC passenger trains/ MEMU / EMU etc. for affordable travel, which are in addition to the unreserved accommodation (coaches) available in Mail/Express services.' The newly introduced Amrit Bharat Express train, a fully non-AC modern train, comprise 8 Sleeper Class coaches and 11 General Class coaches. Indian Railways is executing a special manufacturing programme for 17,000 non-AC general/sleeper coaches over the next five years. Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Colts announce 2 roster moves: Sign DT familiar with Lou Anarumo and place OT on IR
The Colts announced two training camp roster moves, signing a free agent defensive tackle while also placing an offensive tackle on IR. The Indianapolis Colts announced a pair of roster moves on Monday, prior to the team's first padded practice. The Colts are signing free agent defensive tackle Josh Tupou, and the corresponding move to make room on the roster is placing offensive tackle Jack Wilson on injured reserve. Wilson had missed the last couple of practices with a pec injury. Tupou is an experienced player, having been in the NFL since 2017, and has played 1,756 career defensive snaps, according to Pro Football Focus. Tupou most recently spent the 2024 season with Baltimore, but of note, he played multiple seasons in Cincinnati under now Colts' defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo. Listed at 6-3 - 340 pounds, Tupou can provide a run-stuffing presence in the middle of the Colts' defensive front. With DeForest Buckner, Grover Stewart, and Neville Gallimore, who GM Chris Ballard spoke very highly of, the first three spots in the defensive tackle rotation are accounted for, but the final two roster spots or so could be up for grabs with Eric Johnson, Adetomiwa Adebawore, and Tim Smith among those competing.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
How many new trains has Centre introduced to improve regional connectivity in last one year?
Indian Railways new trains: Indian Railways (IR) is considered as the backbone of the national economy. In recent years, it has undertaken several initiatives to enhance connectivity, including the introduction of new trains, track doubling and expansion, and the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROBs) and Road Under Bridges (RUBs). Apart from these, the national transporter is also actively redeveloping stations across the country under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). Since the railway network spans across state boundaries, train services are introduced based on operational requirements across various regions. This raise an interesting question: how many new trains have been introduced in the past year? The question surfaced after Rajya Sabha MP Medha Vishram Kulkarni asked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for details on the number of new trains launched over the last year. She also sought information on how many trains pass through Maharashtra, particularly Pune city. In response, Vaishnaw on Friday (July 25, 2025) informed that Indian Railways introduced a total of 182 new train services during the period 2024–25 and 2025–26 (up to June 2025). With the launch of these new trains, the regional connectivity has improved further. 'To cater to the needs of passengers, IR, during 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 (upto June,2025 ) have introduced 182 train services of which the following 20 train services, on originating/Terminating basis, are catering to the needs of stations located in the State of Maharashtra…,' the minister added. The minister also stated that a new train will be introduced between Pune and Rewa. He also stated that CSMT-Jalna Vande Bharat train will be extended. '…it has also been decided to introduce a new train between Pune and Rewa [with commercial stoppages inter alia at Gondia, Nagpur, Wardha, Akola, Bhusaval, Manmad, Kopargaon, Ahmednagar, Daund] and to extend 20705/20706 Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj (T) – Jalna Vande Bharat Express (six days a week) upto Hazur Sahib Nanded,' he said. The Railway Minister also noted that Pune, Nasik and Aurangabad are presently being served by 291, 155 and 62 train services, respectively. 'Moreover, introduction of new train services is an ongoing process on Indian Railways subject to traffic justification, operational feasibility, resource availability, etc,' Vaishnaw added. Anish Mondal is a business journalist with over nine years of experience. He writes on diverse subjects such as Infrastructure, Railways, Roadways, Aviation, Politics, Market, Parliamentary affairs, Corporate earnings, General and International news etc. ... Read More
India.com
4 days ago
- Automotive
- India.com
Indian Railways Creates Records With Hydrogen Train Trial Run: Check Route, Capacity, Investment, Other Details
Forget diesel, electricity. Indian Railways will soon run Hydrogen train. The trials have begun. Videos are out. And its unbelievable. The IR has set record straight with global peers and has achieved a major milestone. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday that the public transporter has achieved a major milestone by successfully testing the nation's first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, . 'First hydrogen-powered coach (Driving Power Car) successfully tested at ICF, Chennai. India is developing a 1,200 HP hydrogen train. This will place India among the leaders in hydrogen-powered train technology,' Vaishnaw shared in a post on X. Watch: Hydrogen Train Trial Video First Hydrogen powered coach (Driving Power Car) successfully tested at ICF, Chennai. India is developing 1,200 HP Hydrogen train. This will place India among the leaders in Hydrogen powered train technology. — Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) July 25, 2025 The Indian Railways has now confirmed that it has made some global records with the succesful trial run. The Indian Railways said it now own the world's most powerful Hydrogen train with 1600HP engine. The train sets a global record with 2,600+ passenger capacity for any Hydrogen train in the world. The train will also be the world's longest rake with 10 units including two engines. Hydrogen Train Route The Indian Railways has also confirmed that the train will make its debut in Haryana. It said that the proposed operational route for the Hydrogen train will be between Jind and Sonipat. The train will be the world's longest hydrogen train with rake composition of 2 driving power cars and 8 trailer cars. Charting a victorious leap towards sustainable mobility, ICF Chennai successfully tested India's first hydrogen-powered Coach, a breakthrough for Indian Railways.#HydrogenTrain — Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) July 25, 2025 Heritage Routes In 2023, Vaishnaw informed Rajya Sabha that Indian Railways has envisaged running 35 Hydrogen trains under "Hydrogen for Heritage" at an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore per train and ground infrastructure of Rs 70 crore per route on various heritage and hill routes. DEMU Runs The Indian Railways has also awarded a pilot project for retrofitment of a Hydrogen Fuel cell on an existing Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) rake along with ground infrastructure at the cost of Rs 111.83 crores, which is planned to be run on the Jind -Sonipat section of Northern Railway.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Big boost for Mumbai local train services: 12 rail projects worth over Rs 16,200 crore sanctioned
Mumbai Suburban Railway: Good news for Mumbaikars! Indian Railways (IR) has undertaken multiple projects worth over Rs 16,200 crore to improve the infrastructure in Mumbai suburban network. Once completed, these rail projects will further enhance the connectivity and seamless operation of train services in the region. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the government has approved 12 infrastructure projects worth Rs 16,241 crore to further enhance suburban railway services in Maharashtra's capital. The response came following a query raised by Congress MP Sasikanth Senthil. Earlier this year, Vaishnaw emphasized that infrastructure development is the cornerstone for increasing suburban services. He stated that Indian Railways is committed to modernise, improve commuter experience, and enhanced regional connectivity, with a special focus on the Mumbai Suburban Railway Network. These new projects also aims to decongest existing lines, improve service frequency, and cater to the ever-growing demand of Mumbai's suburban commuters. Apart from these, the national transporter is also set to introduce 238 new Air-Conditioned suburban rakes. These new AC local trains will be equipped with automatic doors and will prevent passengers from hanging on footboards or boarding moving trains which is a major cause of fatal accidents. 'The introduction of AC local trains equipped with automatic doors in Mumbai has been a welcome initiative to enhance commuters' safety and reduce incidents related to overcrowding. The automatic doors prevent passengers from hanging on footboards or boarding moving trains which is a major cause of fatal accidents. These doors remain closed while the train is in motion and open only at stations when the train is stationary, thereby significantly reducing the risk of falls,' the Railway Minister said.
