India, Dec. 28 -- In view of the continuously growing demand for travel, the capacity of major cities, including second tier cities, to originate new trains needs to be doubled from the current level in the next five years. The existing infrastructure will be augmented to meet the requirements of the coming years. The works for doubling the originating capacity by the year 2030 will include actions such as augmenting current terminals with additional platforms, stabling lines, pit lines and adequate shunting facilities.

This will also involve identifying and creating new terminals in and around urban areas, developing maintenance facilities including mega coaching complexes, and increasing sectional capacity through traffic facility work...