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Jul 28 (19:18)   Indian Railways Expands Fleet, Introduces New Services, and Invests in Infrastructure

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Entry# 6138764   News Entry# 562368         Tags   Past Edits
6511 New General Coaches Added to Indian Railways Fleet in Last 5 Years

Indian Railways has added 6,511 new general coaches to its fleet over the past five years. They have also introduced Amrit Bharat Express services with modern features like jerk-free travel, sliding windows, and foldable snack tables. Currently, four Amrit Bharat services are operational, and more are being planned based on...
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demand and resources. The policy for Mail/Express train composition prioritizes general and non-AC sleeper coaches. The railways allocated a budget of Rs 68,634 crore in 2024-25 for new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling projects. From 2014 to 2024, Indian Railways expanded by 31,180 km, with an average commissioning rate of 8.54 km per day. There are 488 infrastructure projects underway, including new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling projects, totaling 44,488 km and costing ₹7.44 lakh crore. The government is also working to improve working conditions for loco running crew, including loco pilots, by adhering to duty hour regulations and providing compensation for extra working hours.

Indian Railways ne aapne fleet mein pichle paanch saalon mein 6,511 naye general coaches add kiye hain. Unhone Amrit Bharat Express services bhi start ki hain, jo modern features jaise jerk-free travel, sliding windows, aur foldable snack tables se laai hain. Abhi chaar Amrit Bharat services chal rahi hain, aur...
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demand aur resources ke basis pe aur bhi service plan ki ja rahi hain. Mail/Express train ki composition policy general aur non-AC sleeper coaches ko priority deti hai. Railways ne 2024-25 mein new lines, gauge conversions, aur doubling projects ke liye Rs 68,634 crore ka budget allocate kiya hai. 2014 se 2024 tak, Indian Railways 31,180 km tak expand hua hai, average commissioning rate 8.54 km per day hai. Ab 488 infrastructure projects chal rahe hain, jisme new lines, gauge conversions, aur doubling projects shamil hain, jinka total length 44,488 km hai aur cost ₹7.44 lakh crore hai. Sarkar loco running crew, jisme loco pilots bhi shamil hain, ke working conditions ko improve karne ke liye bhi kaam kar rahi hai, jisme duty hour regulations ka palan karna aur extra working hours ke liye compensation dena shamil hai.

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