India, March 25 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Non-AC coaches (general and sleeper)
~62,000
~70%
AC coaches
~27,000
~30%
Total coaches
~89,000
100%
Year
No. of Passengers
2020-21
99 Cr (Covid year)
2021-22
275 Cr (Covid year)
2022-23
553 Cr
2023-24
609 Cr
2024-25
651 Cr
Non-AC seats
~ 54 lakhs
~ 78%
AC seats
~ 15 lakhs
~ 22%
Total
~ 69 lakhs
100%
Year
No. of trips
2023-24
~40,500
2024-25
~85,400
2025-26(upto Feb, 2026)
~74,800
On Indian Railways, occupancy pattern of trains varies over lean and peak periods. During peak rush periods, the occupancy of the trains especially on popular routes remains full whereas during lean period and on ...