Overview
- More than 63% of locomotives are over 20 years old, with failures and delays increasingly disrupting operations.
- The ministry described steps including tighter maintenance schedules, added funding, OEM technical support, third-party inspections and replacement of overaged coach AC units.
- Coach availability has risen from 1,016 in September 2025 to 1,105 against a 1,100 requirement, with 1,150 targeted by June 2026.
- A sub-committee will study restructuring and outsourcing proposals following a briefing by the railways secretary.
- Passenger earnings reached Rs48.832 billion in FY2024-25, and first-half revenue this fiscal year increased 7% year on year.