Archive · 31 Jul 2025
Indian Railways Increases Non-AC Coach Percentage to 70%
Indian Railways is making train travel cheaper by adding more non-air-conditioned coaches.
About 70% of the coaches already are non-AC.
They plan to add 17,000 more in the next five years.
This helps people with lower incomes travel more affordably.
New trains, like Amrit Bharat, are being introduced for a better experience.
More people are traveling in these non-AC coaches because they are cheaper.
Indian Railways is increasing the number of non-AC coaches to about 70% of its total.
17,000 additional non-AC coaches will be produced over the next 5 years.
1,250 general coaches were added to long-distance trains in 2024-25.
The increase in non-AC coaches aims to provide affordable travel, especially for lower-income groups.
New non-AC Amrit Bharat and Namo Bharat services have been introduced.
- Who
- Indian Railways, led by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
- What
- Indian Railways is adding 17,000 non-AC coaches.
- When
- Over the next 5 years, with 1,250 added in 2024-25.
- Where
- Across the Indian Railways network.
- Why
- To provide affordable and comfortable travel options.
Affordability
Passenger Demand
Railway Strategy Focus
Affordability
More non-AC coaches cater to budget-conscious travelers.
Passenger Demand
Prioritizing general class coaches aligns with rising demand.
- Coach Type
- Non-AC General and Sleeper
- Planned Addition
- 17,000 coaches
- Timeframe
- 5 years
- Current Non-AC Coaches
- Approximately 70%
- General Passengers (2023-24)
- 609 crore
- New Train Types
- Amrit Bharat, Namo Bharat
Sources
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Indian Railways to add 17,000 non-AC coaches in 5 years to make travel cheaper
