Vande Bharat trains see 34% surge in ridership, nearly 4 crore passengers travel in FY 2025-26

April 10, 2026 10:41 PM

Vande Bharat trains see 34% surge in ridership, nearly 4 crore passengers travel in FY 2025-26

India’s flagship semi-high-speed train network, the Vande Bharat Express, has witnessed a sharp rise in passenger demand, with nearly 3.98 crore passengers travelling during the financial year 2025–26, marking a robust 34% increase over the previous year, according to the Ministry of Railways. The surge underscores a growing preference among passengers for faster, more comfortable, and modern rail travel. Since its launch in 2019, the Vande Bharat network has served over 9.1 crore passenger...

QR code-enabled measures ensure verified catering services for rail passengers: Minister

March 19, 2026 4:20 PM

QR code-enabled measures ensure verified catering services for rail passengers: Minister

QR code-enabled identity cards and digitally traceable food packets in Indian Railways have helped eliminate unauthorised vending and ensure verified onboard catering services for rail passengers, the Parliament was informed on Thursday. To establish identity of the authorised vendors in trains, issuance of QR code enabled Identity Cards in the name of individual vendors/helpers/staff deployed for managing onboard catering services has been made mandatory, said Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishna...