After America, China and Russia, Indian Railways is the fourth largest rail network in the world. Most people in the country prefer to travel by train, especially for long journeys, because it is considered quite economical and comfortable. But do you know how many trains operate every day in the capital Delhi, which is one of the busiest railway stations? Today we will tell you how many trains operate every day at Delhi Railway Station and how many passengers travel by it.
Delhi Railway Station
Every day millions of passengers in India travel from one place to another through Indian Railways. But how many trains operate every day in the capital Delhi, India’s busiest railway station? According to information, about 300 trains run daily from New Delhi Railway Station. At the same time, more than six lakh passengers travel from New Delhi Station.
How many billion people traveled?
According to the data from the Railways till March 15, 2024, 648 crore passengers have traveled so far in this financial year. Traveling in railway trains in India is considered to be the most economical and comfortable. This is the reason why a large population in India travels by trains only. Let us tell you that more than 52 crore people have traveled in trains this year as compared to last year. According to the data till March 15, 2024, the total revenue of Indian Railways during the financial year 2023-24 has been Rs 2.40 lakh crore. On March 15 last year, the total revenue was recorded at Rs 2.23 lakh crore. This means that an increase of Rs 17,000 crore has been recorded in a year. Last year, the total number of passengers was 596 crores.
Indian Railways
Indian Railways is the fourth largest rail network in the world and the largest in Asia. Every day, millions of passengers travel from one place to another through Indian Railways. The total track of Indian Railways is more than 68 thousand kilometers long. Apart from this, around 13200 passenger trains and trains operate at 7325 stations. Howrah Junction of West Bengal is the largest railway station in the country. There are a total of 23 platforms and 25 tracks here.
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