Indian Railways Achieves Record Production of Modern Coaches

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AuthorAarav Shah|Published at:
Indian Railways Achieves Record Production of Modern Coaches
Overview

Indian Railways is prioritizing passengers with record production of modern, non-AC coaches designed for comfort and affordability. A robust production program for the upcoming financial years, alongside scaled-up special train operations and enhanced station facilities, aims to meet rising demand. The national transporter also bolstered ticketing integrity through Aadhaar verification and significantly improved safety measures, leading to a sharp decline in train accidents.

Record Coach Production Boosts Passenger Capacity

Indian Railways is aggressively modernizing its fleet, achieving record production numbers for general and non-AC coaches. This initiative directly addresses the growing demand for comfortable and affordable train travel across the nation. The focus remains squarely on the everyday traveler, integrating operational reforms and sustained investment to enhance the passenger experience.

Ambitious Production Targets Set

For the current fiscal year ending March 2026, Indian Railways plans to produce 4,838 LHB General Service (LS) and Non-AC coaches, comprising 2,817 LS coaches and 2,021 LSCN coaches. The production target for the next fiscal year, 2026-27, is set at 4,802 LHB coaches, including 2,638 LS and 2,164 LSCN variants. This planned output is crucial for accommodating increasing passenger volumes while elevating safety and service quality.

Special Trains and Station Upgrades

Managing peak demand, Indian Railways operated over 43,000 special train trips in 2025, including substantial services for major festivals like Maha Kumbh, Holi, Summer, and Chhath Puja. Passenger convenience is also being enhanced through the development of holding areas at 76 stations, modeled after the successful Yatri Suvidha Kendra at New Delhi Railway Station. These facilities are designed for modular implementation and are slated for completion before the 2026 festival season.

Ticketing Integrity and Safety Enhancements

To ensure that genuine passengers secure confirmed tickets, Indian Railways has reinforced its ticketing system with mandatory Aadhaar verification for users, especially for Tatkal bookings. Advanced monitoring systems are in place to combat e-ticketing system misuse, resulting in the deactivation or suspension of 5.73 crore suspicious and inactive IRCTC user accounts. Passenger safety is paramount, with 84% of safety-related funds utilized for 2025-26. Consequential train accidents have seen a dramatic reduction, falling from 135 in 2014-15 to 11 in 2025-26 (as of November), a significant improvement from the 2004-14 average of 171 per year. The safety budget has nearly tripled, and fog safety devices have seen a massive increase.

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