<h1>Indian Railways Sees 8% Passenger Traffic Growth; Boosts Amenities and Digital Ticketing in FY24</h1> The Indian Railways reported an 8% increase in passenger traffic and a 5.2% rise in freight revenue for FY24, as detailed in the Economic Survey 2024-25. The government is enhancing passenger amenities in response to growing traffic. Digitalization efforts have led to 86% e-ticketing in the reserved sector and increased digital ticketing in the unreserved sector. Refund processes have improved, with 98% completed within 24 hours. New cloud-native technologies are being implemented for the passenger reservation system. Additionally, Bharat Gaurav trains have been introduced to promote tourism, offering comprehensive tour services and covering numerous destinations.