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Indian Railways Hits Record 1,670 MT Freight, Runs 25,000 Trains Daily in FY26

Indian Railways reported a year of strong all-round performance for FY 2025-26, achieving a historic high in freight transportation at 1,670 million tonnes. The national transporter operated approximately 25,000 trains daily, introducing special services during peak periods to enhance passenger convenience. Significant progress was made in safety with the expansion of the indigenous Kavach system and in modernization through new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. Infrastructure development continued with new cargo terminals, station redevelopment, and extended rail connectivity to regions like Mizoram and Jammu & Kashmir.

Key Points: Indian Railways Freight Record 1670 MT, 25000 Daily Trains FY26

  • Record 1,670 MT freight loading
  • 25,000 trains operated daily
  • Kavach safety system on 3,100+ route km
  • Vande Bharat Sleeper trains rolled out
  • 35 new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals
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Indian Railways carry 1,670 MT freight, run 25,000 trains daily in FY26

Indian Railways achieves historic 1,670 MT freight loading, runs 25,000 daily trains in FY26, expands Vande Bharat & Kavach safety system.

"record freight loading while advancing passenger services, infrastructure, safety systems and digital initiatives - Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw"

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.

The Union Minister 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, according to the Union Minister.

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.

Safety initiatives gathered pace with the expansion of the indigenous Kavach Automatic Train Protection System, now commissioned over 3,100 route kilometres, with implementation underway on an additional 24,400 km.

Digital transformation remained a focus area, with the launch of the RailOne App in July 2025 offering a unified platform for ticket booking, train enquiries and grievance redressal.

Efforts to improve transparency also led to the removal of more than 3.04 crore suspicious user accounts.

Infrastructure development continued with the commissioning of 35 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals and the redevelopment of 119 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.

Connectivity was also enhanced in key regions, including the extension of rail links to Aizawl (Mizoram) and improved all-weather connectivity to Jammu and Kashmir.

- IANS

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Priya S
Great to see the progress on Kavach safety system and the new sleeper Vande Bharat trains. Long-distance travel in India is finally getting the upgrade it desperately needed. Hope they keep the fares reasonable for the common man.
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Rohit P
While the numbers look impressive, I hope this translates to better on-ground experience. 25,000 trains daily is good, but what about punctuality? And the removal of 3 crore suspicious accounts on the app is shocking—shows how much fraud was happening!
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Sarah B
The connectivity to Aizawl and improved links to Jammu & Kashmir is a game-changer for those regions. Infrastructure development in the Northeast and border areas is crucial for national integration and economic growth. Well done!
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Michael C
As someone who travels frequently for work, the RailOne App is a welcome step. A single platform for everything is much needed. However, I respectfully suggest they focus more on cleaning the general compartments and improving basic amenities at smaller stations too.
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Kavya N
The Gati Shakti terminals and station redevelopment under Amrit Bharat are visible changes. My hometown station is being upgraded and it already looks so much better. It's about time our railway stations matched the vision of a modern India. 👏

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