Indian Railways passenger traffic is less than 50% today than 2010.
Shocking enough!
But then why are there massive crowds in the trains?
Despite ‘Hari Jhandi’ to new trains.
A...
more... real mystery?
No.
Its a self goal.
The Highest Rail Passenger traffic month was 2014, June.
In a rush to increase revenue, fares have been increased for both passengers and freight. From 40% freight traffic Railways now has only 25%.