In a major push to expand train-handling capacity, the Ministry of Railways is set to develop Mega Coaching Terminals in 20 cities across India. The initiative aims to decongest existing railway stations and ensure smoother operations.
According to the Railways, these dedicated terminals will come up at key locations in major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad.
Currently one Mega Coaching Terminal is already under construction in Ahmedabad. Presently, around 45 trains originate from the city, but upon completion of the new facility, this number is expected to rise to nearly 150.
During his recent visit to Gujarat, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, “…major stations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad receive high demand for new trains. In Gujarat, Ahmedabad and Surat face the highest demand. To address this and enhance operational capacity, a Mega Coaching Terminal will be developed at Vatva, where 10 pit lines will be built. This will add capacity for about 45 additional trains, enabling Ahmedabad to operate nearly 150 trains in total.” as reported by The Indian Express.
The Mega Coaching Terminals project reflects Indian Railways’ larger vision of infrastructure modernization and capacity augmentation to meet India’s growing mobility needs.
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