Rail Transport in India

286 active registered companies. Avg capital ₹2.6Cr (last 10 yrs).

Companies
286
Avg Capital (10yr)
₹2.6Cr
Under ₹5L
69.1%
3yr Growth
N/A
New (3 yrs)
47

Registration Trend

new companies per year
1
2015
4
2016
2
2018
2
2019
25
2023
13
2024
9
2025

Top Districts

1Mumbai SuburbanMaharashtra (MH)54
2New DelhiDelhi (DL)51
3KolkataWest Bengal (WB)40
4Bangalore UrbanKarnataka (KA)14
5AhmedabadGujarat (GJ)13
6ChennaiTamil Nadu (TN)12
7HyderabadTelangana (TG)7
8NagpurMaharashtra (MH)6

Capital Distribution

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Rail Transport companies are there in India?

As of 2025, there are 286 active registered Rail Transport companies in India according to MCA registry.

Which state has the most Rail Transport companies?

Maharashtra (MH) leads with 76 companies, followed by Delhi (DL) (51) and West Bengal (WB) (43).

How much capital do you need to start a Rail Transport business?

The average paid-up capital for Rail Transport companies registered in the last 10 years is ₹2.6Cr. 38 companies (69.1%) started with under ₹5 Lakhs.

Are Rail Transport businesses growing in India?

Growth data not available.

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