Over four years, Indian Railways lost 1.27 crore linen items, including bedsheets and towels, as around one in every 1,000 AC passengers took them after trips.
The data was obtained through RTI applications
Jul 13, 2026
12:51 pm
What's the storyAn investigation by The Indian Express has revealed that over 1.27 crore bedroll items have been stolen from the Indian Railways's AC coaches between January 2022 and May 2026.
The data was obtained through Right to Information (RTI) applications filed with all 69 divisions of the Indian Railways, with replies received from 54 divisions across 16 out of 18 Railway zones.
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