North Eastern Railway: Online coach census completed, 5,000 coaches identified to boost track capacity
North Eastern Railway (NER) has completed a massive online census of its coaches after a gap of ten years. During this exercise, approximately 5,000 coaches were identified across various divisions including Gorakhpur. This data collection will help the railway board plan future expansions and improve the overall capacity of the tracks.
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How was the coach census conducted?
The Railway Board conducted this nationwide exercise on May 12, 2026, from 10 AM to 6 PM. To ensure accuracy, a mock drill was performed on May 5, 2026. The process involved checking stations, yards, factories, and tracks across the Gorakhpur headquarters and Lucknow, Varanasi, and Izzatnagar divisions. Each coach was geo-tagged with photos and the data was uploaded in real-time to the Indian Coach Management System (ICMS) software.
What is the purpose of this counting exercise?
The primary goal was to remove the difference between the number of coaches listed on paper and those actually present on the tracks. This accurate list helps the railway department understand the current status, manufacturing date, and maintenance records of every coach. This information will be used to decide when to repair old coaches and when to order new ones to increase the number of coaches in trains.
Key details of the coach census
| Entity | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Coaches (NER) | Approximately 5,000 |
| Total Coaches (NCR) | Approximately 1,900 |
| Time Gap | 10 Years |
| Technology Used | Geo-tagging and ICMS Software |
| Key Divisions | Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Varanasi, Izzatnagar |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
पूर्वोत्तर रेलवे में कितने कोच पाए गए?
हाल ही में हुई ऑनलाइन गणना के दौरान पूर्वोत्तर रेलवे के विभिन्न मंडलों में लगभग 5,000 बोगियां या कोच पाए गए।
इस गणना का मुख्य उद्देश्य क्या है?
इसका मुख्य उद्देश्य कागजों और पटरियों पर मौजूद कोचों की संख्या का अंतर खत्म करना है ताकि भविष्य में ट्रेनों में डिब्बों की संख्या बढ़ाई जा सके।