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Indian Railways to Double Train Capacity in 48 Major Cities by 2030

Indian Railways has announced a major initiative to double the train origination capacity of 48 major cities across India by 2030. The plan aims to address rapidly growing passenger demand and reduce congestion at busy stations. Key cities include Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, among others spread across all regions. The expansion will involve augmenting existing terminals with new platforms and facilities, developing new coaching terminals, and enhancing sectional capacity through signaling upgrades and multitracking projects.

Key Points: Indian Railways to Double Train Capacity in 48 Cities by 2030

  • Reduce station congestion
  • Improve operational efficiency
  • Enhance nationwide connectivity
  • Develop new terminals & facilities
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Indian Railways to double train origination capacity of 48 major cities by 2030

Indian Railways plans to double train origination capacity in 48 major cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, by 2030 to reduce congestion and improve connectivity.

"The capacity of major cities to originate new trains needs to be doubled from the current level in the next 5 years. - Ministry of Railways"

New Delhi, December 26

In a major push to meet rapidly growing passenger demand, Indian Railways has announced plans to double the train origination capacity of major cities over the next five years, with the target set for completion by 2030.

The initiative aims to reduce congestion at busy stations, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen nationwide rail connectivity.

The Ministry of Railways has identified 48 major cities under the expansion plan.

"In view of the rapid sustained growth in demand for travel, the capacity of major cities to originate new trains needs to be doubled from the current level in the next 5 years. The current infrastructure serving needs to be augmented so as to meet the requirements of upcoming years," the Ministry of Railways said in a statement.

The exercise will be done for both suburban and non-suburban traffic, keeping in view the distinct requirements of both segments. A comprehensive plan of the 48 major cities is under consideration. The plan will include the works planned, proposed, or already sanctioned to achieve the goal of doubling the capacity of handling trains in a time-bound manner, the Railways Ministry said.

These cities include Delhi, Mumbai (CR and WR), Kolkata (including ER, SER and Kolkata Metro), Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Pune.

Other key cities in the northern and central regions include Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Agra, Mathura, Ayodhya, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Amritsar, Indore, Bhopal, Ujjain, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jammu, and Bareilly.

In the eastern and northeastern parts of India, the cities identified for capacity enhancement include Patna, Bhagalpur, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, Ranchi, Tatanagar, Raipur, Bhubaneswar, Puri, Guwahati, and Kolkata.

The southern and western regions are represented by cities such as Nagpur, Vadodara, Surat, Madgaon, Cochin, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Mysore, and Coimbatore.

The expansion plan focuses on augmenting existing railway terminals by adding new platforms, stabling lines, pit lines, and shunting facilities. In parallel, new coaching terminals will be developed in and around urban areas, along with the creation of advanced maintenance facilities such as mega coaching complexes, the Railways Ministry added.

Indian Railways will also enhance sectional capacity through traffic facility works, signalling upgrades, and multitracking projects to handle the increased number of trains. While planning terminal expansion, nearby stations will be integrated into the capacity-building exercise to ensure balanced development across urban rail networks.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good to see cities like Coimbatore and Mysore on the list. Southern railways often gets less attention in big national plans. Improving origination capacity here will boost connectivity to tier-2 cities and help local economies. Fingers crossed!
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Rohit P
While the plan sounds great on paper, my concern is execution. Past projects like station redevelopment have seen huge delays. The ministry must ensure transparency and regular updates to the public. We need this infrastructure, but we also need accountability.
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Sarah B
As a frequent traveler between Delhi and Chandigarh, more trains originating from these hubs would be a blessing. The Shatabdi is always packed. Hope they also focus on passenger comfort and not just adding more coaches.
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Vikram M
Including Ayodhya and other pilgrimage centers is a smart move. It will ease travel for devotees and boost religious tourism. Infrastructure development should always consider our cultural circuit. Jai Shri Ram! 🚩
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Karthik V
The focus on signalling upgrades and multitracking is the real key. Adding platforms is useless if the tracks outside the station are clogged. This holistic approach of terminal + sectional capacity is promising. Hope they get the funding right.
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Nisha Z

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