Indian Railways plans 4,838 LHB general and non-AC coaches in 2025-26; Amrit Bharat services reach 30
Indian Railways said on 6 January 2026 that it plans to produce 4,838 LHB general and non-AC coaches in 2025-26 and 4,802 in 2026-27, and that 13 Amrit Bharat trains added in 2025 took the total to 30 services.
Summary
Indian Railways said on 6 January 2026 that it has achieved record production of general and non-AC coaches and has a plan for 4,838 new LHB general and non-AC coaches in 2025-26 (2,817 LS and 2,021 LSCN) and 4,802 in 2026-27. The release said 13 Amrit Bharat Express trains, which are fully non-AC with sleeper and general coaches, were introduced in 2025, taking the total to 30 services. Railways also ran a record of over 43,000 special train trips, including 17,340 for the Maha Kumbh and 12,383 for Chhath Puja.
Key facts
- 2025-26 plan
- 4,838 LHB general/non-AC coaches (2,817 LS + 2,021 LSCN)
- 2026-27 target
- 4,802 LHB coaches
- Amrit Bharat
- 13 trains in 2025; total 30 services; fully non-AC
- Special trips
- Over 43,000, incl. 17,340 for Maha Kumbh
- Released
- 6 January 2026
Practice MCQs 2 questions
According to Indian Railways (January 2026), how many Amrit Bharat Express services were operational after 13 such trains were introduced during 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 30
PIB (Railways): during 2025, 13 Amrit Bharat trains were introduced, taking the total operational services to 30.
Which statement correctly describes Amrit Bharat Express trains, as per Indian Railways in January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Fully non-AC trains with sleeper and general class coaches
PIB (Railways): Amrit Bharat Express trains are fully non-AC services with sleeper and general class coaches.