In a noteworthy shift in passenger preferences, as much as 95.3 percent of the total 390.2 crore railway passengers between April and October 2023 chose general and sleeper classes, while a mere 4.7 percent opted for AC coaches, according to railway officials.
This surge in the preference for general and sleeper classes marks a significant change in the dynamics of railway travel. Officials reported a substantial increase in the number of passengers choosing these classes between April and October this year compared to the corresponding period last year.
