A1 & A category railway stations in india
A1 & A category railway stations in india
Provision of Separate Dustbins For Biodegradable (Wet) And Non-Biodegradable (Dry) Waste At All Major Railway Stations.
In order to carry out efficient disposal of waste, Indian Railways has decided to provide separate dustbins for collections of biodegradable (wet waste) and non-biodegradable (dry waste) on the platforms and all passenger interface areas in A1 & A category stations apart from vending stalls. Zonal Railways will train the staff engaged in cleaning duties at railway stations for separate collection and further handling for final disposal of segregated dry and wet waste from the dustbins.
Indian Railways had already instructed for efficient disposal of waste arising out of pantry car services and static units as also to provide adequate dustbins on platforms and by the side of stalls at all railway stations for environment friendly disposal of waste
Indian Railways will provide different coloured dustbins and polythene liner bags for bio-degradable and non-biodegradable waste viz. Green for bio-degradable and Black for non-biodegradable. In the first phase, Zonal Railways will ensure provision of separate dustbins for segregated collection of garbage at all A1 category stations immediately, followed by ‘A’ category stations on or before 31.12.2023.
Indian Railways seeks cooperation of all rail users to make this a success.
| Top 10 Cleanest (A1 Category Station) Railway Station |
| Top 10 A Category Station List In India |
Link for the Map of A1 & A category stations.
Link for the List of A1 & A category stations.
Redevelopment of Railway Stations
| Different between A1 and A category railway station |
| Adarsh Railway Station List Each and Every Zones |
Source : PIB
Here’s a detailed look at A1 and A category railway stations in India, based on the official criteria used from 1995 to 2025. These categories were defined by annual passenger earnings and guided the level of amenities provided at stations:
Station Categories (1995–2025)
According to Indian Railways’ earlier classification system:
- A1 Category: Non-suburban stations with annual passenger earnings over ₹60 crore. These are among the busiest and most commercially important stations.
- A Category: Non-suburban stations with annual passenger earnings between ₹8 crore and ₹60 crore. They serve significant traffic but less than A1 stations.
In 2017, this system was replaced by a more nuanced classification (NSG/SG/HG) that considers both earnings and footfall, addressing prior limitations where high-traffic stations sometimes ranked lower due to misleading revenues.
Examples & Insights
Though there’s no complete public list by railway zone, some insights include:
- A1 Stations often include major transport hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Howrah, and others.
An older list from a Railway Board note mentions 75 A1 stations including New Delhi, Mumbai CST, Howrah, Chennai Central, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Agra Cantt, and more. - Delhi-specific data: In Delhi alone, there are four A1 category and four A category stations (out of 75 A1 and 332 A category stations across India).
- Cleanliness rankings from 2025 highlight notable stations in each category:
- Top 10 cleanest A1 stations included Visakhapatnam, Secunderabad, Jammu Tawi, Vijayawada, Anand Vihar (Delhi), Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Pune, and Bangalore City.
- Top 10 cleanest A category stations included Beas, Khammam, Indore, Durgapur, Warangal, Badnera, Rangiya, Damoh, Bhuj, and Mysore.
Summary Table
| Category | Earnings (Annual) | Station Examples / Insight |
|---|---|---|
| A1 | > ₹60 crore | Delhi, Mumbai CST, Howrah, Chennai Central, etc. |
| A | ₹8 – ₹60 crore | Beas, Indore, Bhuj, Warangal, etc. |
| Post-2025 | Revenue + Footfall (NSG/SG) | Adopted for better amenity planning based on importance |
If you’d like, I can help you find which specific stations fall under these categories for a particular railway zone or state. Just let me know which area you’re interested in—happy to assist further!