How many coaches does Indian Railways have?

As of March 2020, Indian Railways’ rolling stock consisted of 2,93,077 freight wagons, 76,608 passenger coaches and 12,729 locomotives. IR owns locomotive and coach-production facilities at several locations in India.

Is Railways going to be private?

The Railways will never be privatised but private investments are required for efficient functioning, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday during a debate on the Demands for Grants for Railways for 2021-22.

How many coaches are introduced in private trains in India?

Each train will have a minimum of 16 coaches and the maximum length of trains permitted on any route. They will undergo trials in India before commercial rollout. As for on-board services and tickets, the private operator has a free hand.

Who is owner of Tejas Express?

IRCTC
The two Tejas Express services are the first set of trains run by a corporate entity, IRCTC, a subsidiary of the Indian Railways.

Are Indian Railways being Privatised?

Indian Railways will remain with the government of India. No privatization of Indian Railways! The investment in Indian Railways has been hiked by the Modi government to Rs 2.15 lakh crore in the financial year 2021-22, from an amount of Rs 1.5 lakh crore in the financial year 2019-20.

Who is the owner of Vande Bharat train?

Integral Coach Factory (ICF)
The Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, is an Indian semi-high-speed, intercity, EMU train which was designed and manufactured by Integral Coach Factory (ICF) at Perambur, Chennai under the Indian government’s Make in India initiative, over a span of 18 months.

How many CCTV cameras are there in Indian Railways?

Close Circuit Television Cameras (CCTV) have already been provided at 344 stations over Indian Railways. Railways have also planned to install Video Surveillance System (VSS) at 1000 stations under Nirbhaya Fund. The total estimated cost of VSS chargeable to the Nirbhaya Fund stands at 500 crores.

What are the safety measures taken by Indian Railway to ensure safety?

Indian Railway is keen to ensure the safety of passengers in trains and stations. The railway is taking various steps to ensure safety, including installing CCTV cameras in Trains, etc. The following are the details.

How is the Indian Railways using drones for better security and surveillance?

Mumbai Division of Central Railway in Indian Railways has procured two Ninja UAVs for better security and surveillance in Railway areas like station premises, Railway track sections, yards, workshops, etc. A team of four staff of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Mumbai has been trained for drone flying, surveillance and maintenance.

How is online monitoring done at the railway stations?

Online monitoring through Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras is done at the Passenger Reservation center as well as other areas of major railway stations. If any unlawful/suspicious activity is observed, immediate action is taken.