Indian Railways plans to double train-originating capacity of major cities by 2030
Indian Railways announced on 26 December 2025 a plan to double the capacity of major cities to originate new trains by 2030, with a comprehensive plan for 48 cities under consideration.
Summary
Indian Railways announced on 26 December 2025 a plan to double the capacity of major cities to originate new trains from current levels by 2030 to meet rising travel demand. The works include more platforms, stabling and pit lines at existing terminals, new terminals in and around cities, mega coaching complexes and higher sectional capacity through signalling upgrades and multitracking. A comprehensive plan for 48 major cities is under consideration, with actions classed as immediate, short-term and long-term; for Pune, Hadapsar, Khadki and Alandi are being considered along with Pune station.
Key facts
- Goal
- Double originating capacity of major cities by 2030
- Cities
- Plan for 48 major cities under consideration
- Works
- Platforms, stabling/pit lines, new terminals, mega coaching complexes, multitracking
- Action classes
- Immediate, short-term, long-term
- Pune example
- Hadapsar, Khadki, Alandi with Pune station
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Indian Railways' plan announced in December 2025 aims to double the train-originating capacity of major cities by which year?
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Correct answer: B — 2030
PIB 2208869: the works for doubling the originating capacity are to be completed by 2030.
Under Indian Railways' capacity-doubling plan, which stations are being considered along with Pune station to raise Pune's capacity?
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Correct answer: A — Hadapsar, Khadki and Alandi
PIB 2208869: for Pune, Hadapsar, Khadki and Alandi have been considered along with more platforms and stabling lines at Pune station.