After the budget 2025 Presentation, The Indian Railways (IR) has Announced Plans to manufacture 17,500 non-acor and sleeper coaches to enhance the Rail Connecttivity accountry. The move from the centers will help in accouncy the growing demand for affordable travel.
The step from the Indian Railways will improve the travel experience for low-income passengers while addressing the increasing pressure on railway infrastructure.
Last Week, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reiterated He said the national transporter has initiated a special manufacturing programs to increase the availability of general coaches across the country.
Ashwini Vaishnaw also said the budget 2025-26 maintained the government’s control Oaches, 200 Vande Bharat and 100 Amrit Bharat Trains, Among others.
“New Projects Worth Rs 4.6 Lakh Crore have been included in the budget which will be complete Ment, flyover, under-passes among many Others, “The Railway Minister Told Reporters at Rail Bhawan.
He added that 100 amrit bharat, 50 namo bharat and 200 vande bharat – both sleepers as well as chair car variants – will be manufactured in the next two to three years. “With new amrit bharat trains, we will connect many more short-distance cities.”
Regarding General Coaches, Vaishnaw Said 17,500 Such Coaches have been approved for manufacturing in the coming years.
“The manufacturing of general coaches is alredy going on and 1400 such coaches will be manufactured by the end of March 31. en approved for construction, “Vaishnaw said.
“Another Big Milestone which the Railways is Going to Achieve by March 31 is Regarding our carrying capacity. -Carrying Railways in the World after china. “
The minister also also announced, “We are going to achieve 100 per cent electrification by the end of this financial year.” Highlighting the government’s focus on investment in the safety of Rail operation, Vaishnaw said the allocation for it has been increased from Rs 1.08 lakh Crore to Rs 1.14 Lakh Crore. In the next financial year, it will be further enhanced to Rs 1.16 lakh Crore. “
