Indian Railways carries 1,670 MT freight, runs 25,000 trains daily in FY26

NEW DELHI, April 4: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that the Indian Railways recorded a year of strong all-round performance in FY 2025–26, achieving record freight loading while advancing passenger services, infrastructure, safety systems and digital initiatives, with freight transportation reaching a historic high of 1,670 million tonnes during the year.
This growth suggested Indian Railways’ capacity to handle key commodities such as coal, cement, fertilisers and food grains, sustaining critical supply chains.
He also highlighted the progress, noting record freight and passenger performance, expansion of Vande Bharat services such as sleeper variants and improvements in safety and infrastructure.Union Minister Vaishnaw said rail operations remained robust, with around 25,000 trains running daily.Additional special trains were introduced during peak demand periods to enhance passenger convenience and accessibility.On the manufacturing front, Indian Railways produced 1,674 locomotives and 6,677 LHB coaches, strengthening its ‘Make in India’ push while improving safety and travel comfort.Passenger services saw further modernisation with the rollout of Vande Bharat Sleeper trains, complementing the existing Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat services, particularly for long-distance travel. (IANS)