Do you know how much it costs to build a train? You will be surprised to know!

Indian Railways: Train is still the most preferred and economical way of traveling in our country. Be it a short or long journey, traveling by Indian Railways has always been a priority for people. This is the reason why about 15,000 trains run across the country, due to which every city and village is connected to the railway network. We can travel far and wide comfortably and at low cost.

You will be happy to know that Indian Railways is the fourth largest railway network in the world. But do you know how much money it costs to build a train? Today we are going to tell you how much amount Indian Railways spends in preparing a train, and whether all trains are of equal price.

How much does it cost to build a train?

There are many types of coaches in railway trains, such as general coach, sleeper coach and AC coach. Let us know about their cost:

• general coach: It costs approximately Rs 1 crore to prepare it.
• sleeper coach: Its cost is approximately Rs 1.5 crore.
• ac coach: It costs around Rs 2 crore to prepare an AC coach.
• engine: If we talk about the engine, its price is around Rs 18 to 20 crores.

Apart from this, if we talk about the entire train, it costs around Rs 60 to 70 crore to prepare a train with 24 bogies, which is a huge investment.

There is a difference in the cost of trains

It is worth noting that different types of trains have different manufacturing costs. For example:

• MEMU train with 20 coaches The cost is approximately Rs 30 crores.
• Kalka Mail (ICF Type) with 25 compartments The price is around Rs 40.3 crore.
• Howrah Rajdhani (LHB type) with 21 coaches The price is Rs 61.5 crore.
• 19 coach Amritsar Shatabdi (LHB type) The cost is approximately Rs 60 crore.

Their prices also include the cost of the engine.

Price from a normal train to “Vande Bharat Train”

Usually, the construction cost of a normal train is Rs 60 to 70 crores, but “Vande Bharat Train” You will be surprised to know the cost. The construction cost of Vande Bharat train, which runs on eight routes in India, is approximately Rs 110 to 120 crore. This train, with its modern technology and facilities, has become an important part of the Indian Railways.

So, the next time you travel by train, remember that this journey is not just a simple journey, but a part of a larger economic process!