**Executive Summary**
This report highlights the landmark growth and operational milestones achieved by Indian Railways during the 2025–26 fiscal year. Key developments include record-breaking freight loading of 1,670 million tonnes, the expansion of indigenous safety technologies, and significant infrastructure progress in the Northeast and Jammu & Kashmir regions. The document underscores a transition toward a more efficient, technology-driven, and "Atmanirbhar" (self-reliant) rail network.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Operational and Freight Performance**
* Achieved a historic high of 1,670 million tonnes in freight loading, supporting vital supply chains for coal, cement, fertilizers, and food grains.
* Maintained robust daily operations with approximately 25,000 trains running nationwide, supplemented by special services for festive seasons.
**Indigenous Manufacturing and Modernization**
* Produced 1,674 locomotives and 6,677 LHB coaches under "Make in India" initiatives to ensure safer and more comfortable travel.
* Introduced Vande Bharat Sleeper trains to enhance long-distance travel, adding to the existing Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat fleets.
**Safety and Infrastructure Development**
* Commissioned the indigenous Kavach Automatic Train Protection System over 3,100 route kilometers, with an additional 24,400 kilometers currently under implementation.
* Redeveloped 119 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and operationalized 35 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals for better logistics efficiency.
* Extended connectivity to Aizawl via the Bairabi–Sairang rail line and reinforced all-weather connectivity to Jammu & Kashmir through major bridge projects.
**Digital Transformation and Ticketing Reforms**
* Launched the RailOne App in July 2025, providing a unified platform for bookings, enquiries, and grievance redressal.
* Enhanced ticketing transparency by removing over 3.04 crore suspicious user accounts to ensure fair access for genuine travelers.
**Impact Analysis**
**Passengers**
**Impact**
Passengers benefit from increased safety via the Kavach system, improved comfort through new LHB coaches, and more modern travel options like Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. Digital services have been streamlined through the RailOne App.
**Action Required**
Passengers should transition to the RailOne App for ticket bookings and grievance redressal and utilize the upgraded facilities at redeveloped Amrit Bharat stations.
**Logistics and Industrial Stakeholders**
**Impact**
Industries dealing in coal, cement, and food grains benefit from record freight capacity and the commissioning of 35 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals, which improve multimodal integration and logistics efficiency.
**Action Required**
Logistics providers should integrate their supply chains with the newly operational Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals to optimize transport efficiency.
**Regional Residents (Northeast and Jammu & Kashmir)**
**Impact**
Strategic connectivity projects, such as the line to Aizawl and all-weather bridges in J&K, promote regional development, strengthen the local economy, and improve livelihoods.
**Action Required**
Local businesses and residents can leverage the improved rail infrastructure for better regional trade and mobility.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Railways: The central government body responsible for the record growth, infrastructure expansion, and operational reforms detailed for FY 2025–26.
Kavach Automatic Train Protection System: An indigenous safety technology commissioned over 3,100 route kilometres to prevent collisions and enhance operational safety.
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: An infrastructure program under which 119 railway stations were redeveloped with modernized amenities.
Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals: Logistics infrastructure commissioned to facilitate improved freight efficiency and multimodal integration.
Vande Bharat: A fleet of high-speed passenger services, including the introduction of Sleeper trains, aimed at modernizing long-distance travel.
Ministry of Railways
Besides Record Freight, Enhanced Passenger
Services and Rapid Infrastructure Expansion,
Self Reliance Fuels Landmark Growth in FY
2025–26
Indigenous Manufacturing Accelerates with 1,674
Locomotives and 6,677 LHB Coaches Promoting ‘Make in
India’ and Atmanirbharta
Indigenous Kavach System Over 3100 Rkm and Expanding
Rapidly Across Key Routes to Enhance Operational Safety
Around 25,000 Trains Operating Daily For Nationwide
Connectivity; Special Services Boosting Passenger
Convenience During Peak Festive Season
Continuous Monitoring & Reforms Help in Fair Ticketing to
Genuine Travellers; RailOne App Becoming Popular as it is
Helping Travellers in Grievance Redressal
119 Amrit Bharat Station Redeveloped & Record 35 Gati
Shakti Cargo Terminal Operationalised in 2025-26
Northeast and Jammu & Kashmir Connectivity Improving
Livelihoods, Promoting Regional Development &
Strengthening Our Economy
Posted On: 04 APR 2026 4:24PM by PIB Delhi
Indian Railways has recorded a year of strong and well-rounded progress in FY 2025–26, achieving
significant milestones across freight operations, passenger services, infrastructure development, safety
systems, digital initiatives with advancing self-reliance in technology and manufacturing. These
accomplishments underscore its critical role in supporting economic activity, enhancing connectivity, and
ensuring efficient mobility across the country.Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology,
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, took to X to underscore the transformative progress of Indian Railways in FY
2025–26. He highlighted record freight and passenger performance, the introduction and expansion of
Vande Bharat services, including the new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, historic improvements in safety
through reduced accidents and enhanced systems, and strengthened station and terminal infrastructure, all
of which have enriched connectivity and improved the passenger experience nationwide.
🚄 Indian Railways transforming connectivity across the Nation!
Key achievements in FY 2025–26 🧵👇 pic.twitter.com/p31BeGlxvI
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) April 3, 2026
Rail operations remained robust throughout the year, with approximately 25,000 trains running daily,
ensuring widespread connectivity. Additional special train services were introduced during peak demand
periods, improving travel convenience and accessibility for passengers.
Freight transportation reached a historic high, with 1,670 million tonnes of loading achieved during the
year. This growth reflects Indian Railways’ capacity to efficiently handle key commodities such as coal,
cement, fertilisers and food grains, thereby sustaining vital supply chains across sectors.
On the manufacturing front, Indian Railways strengthened its ‘Make in India’ efforts by producing 1,674
locomotives. Modernisation of passenger rolling stock also continued, with 6,677 LHB coaches
manufactured, contributing to safer and more comfortable travel.
Passenger services saw notable advancement with the rollout of Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, adding to
the existing fleet of Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains. These services represent a significant step
forward in offering faster, modern and passenger-friendly travel options, particularly for long-distance
journeys.
Safety initiatives gathered momentum with the expansion of the indigenous Kavach Automatic Train
Protection System, now commissioned over 3,100 route kilometres, while implementation is underway
on an additional 24,400 kilometres. This technology-driven system is aimed at preventing collisions and
enhancing operational safety.
Digital transformation remained a key focus area. The launch of the RailOne App in July 2025 provided
passengers with a unified platform for ticket booking, train enquiries and grievance redressal. In parallel,
sustained efforts to ensure transparency in ticketing led to the removal of over 3.04 crore suspicious user
accounts, promoting fair access to railway services.
Infrastructure development continued at pace with the commissioning of 35 Gati Shakti Cargo
Terminals, facilitating improved logistics efficiency and multimodal integration. Additionally, 119
stations were redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, offering upgraded amenities and
improved passenger experience.
Connectivity enhancements in strategically important regions were also achieved. The Bairabi–Sairang
rail line has extended rail connectivity to Aizawl, strengthening the network in the Northeast. At the same
time, major bridge infrastructure projects have reinforced all-weather rail connectivity to Jammu &
Kashmir.
These achievements reflect Indian Railways’ sustained focus on capacity expansion, modernisation, safety
enhancement and inclusive development. Moving forward, the organisation remains committed to
building a more efficient, technology-driven and passenger-centric rail network aligned with the vision ofa developed India.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Dr. Nayan Solanki/ Ritu Raj
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