Indian Railways to add 17,000 non-AC general and sleeper coaches
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways will add 17,000 non-AC general and sleeper coaches over the next five years to meet rising demand. Currently, non-AC coaches form 70% of total inventory. In 2024-25 alone, 651 crore passengers travelled in general/unreserved coaches, reflecting growing dependence on affordable rail travel.