Indian Railways converts 5,231 non AC coaches into COVID care centres

Jun 19, 2020

New Delhi [India], June 19 : In order to augment the capability against COVID-19, Indian Railways has converted 5,231 non-air-conditioned coaches into isolation coaches...

Sleeper coaches won't be removed, reduced as more AC coaches to be added to trains running at 130-160 kilometer per hour

Oct 15, 2020

New Delhi [India], October 15 : As the Indian Railways has stated that non AC sleeper coaches would be replaced by AC coaches from...

Railways plans fast tracks production of 10,000 non-AC coaches for 2024-2025

Jul 04, 2024

According to officials, during FY 2024-25 and 2025-26, around 10,000 coaches are being finalized with a record number of over 5,300 general coaches.

First Vande Bharat Sleeper Express to operate soon between Guwahati and Kolkata

Jan 10, 2026

According to an official release, the new-generation train will operate with a 16-coach rake having a total passenger capacity of 823. The composition includes...

Western Railways plans more AC coaches for local services

Sep 22, 2021

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 22 : The Western Railway is planning to increase AC coaches for local services.

Indian Railways strengthens affordable travel for common passengers with record production of Modern General, Non-AC coaches

Jan 07, 2026

Indian Railways is modernising its infrastructure and services with a strong focus on the needs of common passengers, aiming to make train travel more...