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There has been a tremendous increase in the income of Indian Railways, mainly due to the increasing popularity of Vande India and premium trains. In the financial year 2025-26, the railway is estimated to increase a 16% increase in earnings from passenger fares, causing it to reach Rs 92,800 crore. The interesting thing is that while the goods of the freight remains stable, the earnings from passenger trains are continuously increasing.
Passenger trains dominated
According to the Economic Times report, in 2022-23 the total income of the railway was 26.4%, which increased to 28.6% in 2024–25 and is expected to reach 30.6% in 2025–26. Especially the wild demand for AC-3 and premium class is taking the railway’s earnings to new heights.
Bumper earning from AC-3 and premium class
- AC-3 Class: Railways are estimated to earn Rs 30,089 crore by March 2025, which is 20% higher than the previous year. It can increase to Rs 37,115 crore in 2025-26.
- Executive Class: By March 2025, it will earn Rs 698 crore, which is 42% more than the previous year. It can increase to Rs 987 crore in 2025-26.
- AC Chair Car: In 2024-25 Railways will have an income of Rs 4,280 crore, which is 28.6% more than the previous year. It is expected to increase to Rs 5,626 crore in 2025-26.
Government’s attention on general coaches also
Indian Railways is not limited to premium passengers, but is also taking new steps for the general public. The government has announced the preparation of 17,500 non-AC general and sleeper coaches, which will provide relief to low and middle class travelers. Railways is working on a plan to make non-AC coach in the ratio of 2: 3 and AC coach in the ratio of 1: 3.
Amrit Bharat Trains: New initiative for cheap journey
Indian Railways Amrit Bharat is launching trains, which will be completely non-AC and equipped with better facilities. 100 such trains are being produced in the Integral Coach Factory in Chennai. These trains will run at a speed of 130 km per hour, which will give passengers to experience fast, smooth and comfortable travel.
This new strategy of Indian Railways has been made aimed at providing better service to every class passengers and increasing income, so that the railway network of the country can be further strengthened.
