Indian Railways to produce 10,000 non-AC coaches in 2 years to meet demand. Cheer for common man!

Indian Railways has recently given the green light to a manufacturing plan that will see the production of nearly 10,000 non air-conditioned coaches over the next two years to meet the increasing demand. Sources have revealed that under the leadership of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Indian Railways has approved the production of 9,929 non-AC coaches for the years 2024-25 and 2025-26.

Out of the total, 4,485 non-AC coaches are scheduled to be manufactured in the current financial year, 2024-25, with an additional 5,444 coaches planned for production in the following year, 2025-26. General seating coaches are expected to comprise more than one-third of the total number of coaches to be produced.

Indian Railways recently introduced two new Amrit Bharat push-pull trains equipped with non-AC coaches, catering to the needs of everyday commuters. These new trains come with a range of passenger-friendly features, providing a faster travel option for budget-conscious travelers. With dual locomotives at both ends, these trains are capable of speeds up to 130 kmph.

The national transporter has been focused on enhancing passenger comfort through the introduction of new train models, including Antyodaya, Deen Dayal, Tejas Express (featuring both AC chair car and sleeper coaches), economy AC coaches, and Humsafar Express.

In addition to these efforts, Indian Railways is actively working on developing energy-efficient train sets with improved acceleration and deceleration capabilities to enable faster travel. Following the success of the Vande Bharat Express, Indian Railways is now in the process of manufacturing the Vande Metro for short-distance intercity travel and Vande Bharat sleeper trains for premium long-distance overnight journeys.

As part of the government’s 100-day agenda for railways, the Modi 3.0 administration aims to unveil prototypes of the first Vande Metro and Vande Bharat sleeper trains for testing. While RCF Kapurthala and ICF Chennai are responsible for the production of Vande Metro trains, BEML is overseeing the manufacturing of Vande Bharat sleeper trains. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has set a target for the Vande Bharat sleeper train to undergo testing by August 15.

Indian Railways’ commitment to enhancing the passenger experience and introducing innovative train models highlights its dedication to revolutionizing the country’s railway infrastructure.