Indian Railways Sees 9% Growth in Suburban Travel Amid Expansion of Passenger Services and Freight Network
Key Highlights
- crore passengers carried in August 2026.
- crore passengers on suburban services in August 2026.
- New Amrit Bharat train services introduced.
- new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals commissioned.
Suburban travel plays a vital role in daily commutes. Particularly in densely populated urban areas where many passengers rely on the railway network for affordable transportation.
Yearonyear Increase Shows Continued Demand
The year-on-year increase shows continued demand for suburban rail services. With 38.01 crore passengers travelling on these services in August 2026 compared to 34.89 crore last year.
The expansion of GCTs helped increase freight movement 4% year-on-year. With Indian Railways transporting 137.9 million tonnes of freight in August 2026 compared to 130.9 million tonnes last year. Freight revenue also increased
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