Indian Railways will induct around 1,000 General Class coaches in trains by November 2024, an official statement said on Tuesday.

It said that in response to the growing demand for rail travel across the country, Indian Railways is accelerating its efforts to expand passenger facilities. As part of this initiative, the Railways has added approximately 600 new General Class (GS) coaches to various trains over the past three months. By November 2024, the total number of new GS coaches will exceed 1,000, spread across about 370 regular trains. This expansion will benefit around 1 lakh passengers daily, offering them more seating and improved travel options.