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How many jobs did Indian Railways create in the last 12 years? Railway Minister shares data

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday informed Parliament that Indian Railways has provided employment to more than 5.56 lakh people over the past 12 years. Addressing the Lok Sabha, the minister said that 5.56 lakh recruitments were made across various posts between 2014 and June 2026. Vaishnaw highlighted that South Railway alone accounted for 50,485 appointments during the period. Comparing the figures with the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government, he said that between 2004-05 and 2013-14, when the Congress-led UPA was in power, Indian Railways recruited 4.11 lakh people.