In November 2025, Indian Railways reported an increase in daily average train services to 11,740, surpassing the pre-Covid-19 level of 11,283. This rise follows a timetable rationalisation process conducted with assistance from IIT-Bombay, aiming to improve safety, allow maintenance blocks, enhance train speed, and boost punctuality since November 2021. The rationalisation was initiated during the Covid-19 pandemic when regular passenger trains were suspended to contain virus spread. Currently, approximately 164 Vande Bharat chair car trains operate, signaling Indian Railways' push towards modern and efficient services. Additionally, trials are underway for new sleeper variants of the Vande Bharat trains, featuring advanced safety and operational technologies, including the KAVACH protection system, high acceleration capabilities, crashworthy and anti-climber couplers, fire safety standards compliance, regenerative braking, UV-C disinfection lamps, and emergency communication systems. These enhancements reflect Indian Railways' focus on upgrading infrastructure and equipment to improve passenger comfort and safety while increasing network capacity and operational efficiency.