Good news for travellers: Indian Railways plans to double train capacity in major cities in next 5 years

The Indian Railways is gearing up for one of its biggest infrastructure expansions as rising passenger demand continues to push major city networks to their limits. To address this surge, the Railways has outlined a comprehensive plan to double the originating capacity of trains in major urban centres over the next five years, with the full-scale upgrade targeted for completion by 2030. As per an official release, the plan aims to significantly strengthen existing infrastructure while creating new terminals to handle the rapid growth in travel demand. Each major city will see an assessment of current limitations and potential for expansion.

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