Indian Railways reports 34% growth in Vande Bharat passenger numbers, reaching 3.98 cr in 2025–26
Indian Railways has witnessed a surge in passenger patronage on the Vande Bharat Express network, with approximately 3.98 crore passengers travelling in FY 2025–26 alone, marking a robust year-on-year growth of nearly 34 percent from 2.97 crore passengers in FY 2024–25. This sharp rise highlights the growing preference for fast, comfortable, and modern rail travel among passengers across the...
164 Vande Bharat connecting major Indian cities today; over 7.5 cr passengers travelled since 2019: Centre
These trains are operational in 274 districts across the country. This wide reach is improving travel, tourism, and regional connectivity nationwide.
