The Indian Railways, a transportation lifeline for lakhs across the country, is having financial troubles.
Before the pandemic, Indian Railways on average used to spend ₹98 to earn ₹100. In 2021-22, it spent ₹107 to earn every ₹100.
To try to fix this, more AC coaches are being introduced, in the place of Sleeper and Second-Class coaches. But for many, AC coaches are simply just unaffordable.
