India, May 10 -- India's railway waitlist crisis deepened sharply in the financial year 2025-26, with more than 3.39 crore passengers unable to travel after their waitlisted tickets failed to get confirmed and were automatically cancelled.

The figures emerged through RTI responses obtained by Neemuch-based activist Chandra Shekhar Gaur from the Railways, highlighting the growing pressure on India's rail network and shortage of confirmed berths across major routes.

According to the data, nearly 92,877 passengers every day lost the opportunity to travel due to unconfirmed tickets. The numbers further translate to around 3,870 passengers every hour, 64 passengers every minute and more than one passenger every second.

The crisis has steadi...