Passenger trains being run with slower freight engines as Indian Railways faces locomotives shortage; records show 80-100 cases a month causing delays of several hours
Data for September 2026 show that Indian Railways has approximately 17,900 locomotives in its fleet. (File photo of Indian Railways train) Indian Railways seems to be running short of locomotives to run its passenger trains, prompting the national transporter to make use of locos for freight trains. A shortage of locomotives meant for passenger services…
