“The IR has marked steady growth in the manufacturing of coaches, locomotives, wheels, and axles. During the financial year of 2023-24, 1.98 lakh wheels were manufactured, which has now increased to 2.43 lakh during the financial year of 2024-25, up until January 2025, registering an increase of 23%,” the minister said.Citing figures for locomotive production, the minister said, compared to the 1,235 locomotives produced during 2023-24 until January, the Railways had manufactured 1,346 locomotives during 2024-25, registering a rise of more than 9%.In 2023-24, 5,169 coaches were manufactured, which increased to 8,805 in 2024-25, registering an increase of 12%.Production of axles went up 7% from 77,636 units to 83,275 units in 2024-25.The ministry said over a decade, the Railways has registered a five-fold increase in women loco pilots. In 2014, there were only 371 women locos, while in 2024 there were 1,828 in service.
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