FY 2025–26: A landmark year for Indian Railways

Indian Railways has reported a landmark year in FY 2025–26, showcasing how self-reliance and modernization are reshaping connectivity across India.

Record Freight:
1,670 million tonnes transported, sustaining supply chains for coal, cement, fertilisers, and food grains.

Passenger Services:
~25,000 trains operated daily, with Vande Bharat Sleeper trains introduced alongside Amrit Bharat services. Special trains eased festive travel demand.

Indigenous Manufacturing:
- 1,674 locomotives produced.
- 6,677 LHB coaches manufactured, boosting safety and comfort.

Safety Systems:
The Kavach Automatic Train Protection System now covers 3,100 route km, with rollout underway on 24,400 km more.

Digital Transformation:
- Launch of the RailOne App for booking, enquiries, and grievance redressal.
- Removal of 3.04 crore suspicious user accounts to ensure fair ticketing.

Infrastructure Expansion:
- 119 stations redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
- 35 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals commissioned for multimodal logistics.

Regional Connectivity:
- Bairabi–Sairang line extended rail access to Aizawl, strengthening Northeast integration.
- New bridges reinforced all-weather connectivity to Jammu & Kashmir.

Broader Impact
These milestones highlight Indian Railways’ role in:
- Supporting economic growth through freight efficiency.
- Enhancing passenger convenience with modern trains and redeveloped stations.
- Driving Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) via indigenous manufacturing and safety systems.
- Strengthening regional development in the Northeast and J&K.

This year’s progress reflects a clear trajectory toward a technology-driven, passenger-centric, and globally competitive railway system.