New Delhi: Indian Railways has unveiled two major reforms at the start of 2026, targeting better on-board services for passengers and a large-scale expansion of Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals to strengthen India’s logistics network. Continuous Cleaning, Including General Coaches Under the first reform, Railways will introduce end-to-end continuous cleaning of…
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Indian Railways Carries 720 Crore Passengers Annually
New Delhi: Indian Railways continues to strengthen its position as the country’s primary mode of affordable transport, carrying over 720 crore passengers annually while maintaining one of the lowest fare structures globally. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Union Railways Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw outlined the scale of…
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Indian Railways Clears Mega Projects to Boost Capacity, Safety
Indian Railways has approved a comprehensive set of infrastructure projects across multiple states, marking another decisive step toward easing congestion, enhancing safety, and improving the efficiency of passenger and freight operations. The approvals span Southern, Northern and South Eastern Railways and include line doubling, third and fourth lines, bypass corridors…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Major Rail Projects in West Bengal
West Bengal received a major push to its rail and transport infrastructure on Saturday as Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the Siuri Road Over Bridge, dedicated the Kumarpur Road Over Bridge to the nation, and flagged off a new Asansol–Bokaro Steel City train service. The projects, launched via…
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Kavach and AI Transform Railway Safety Across India
Indian Railways is undergoing a quiet but decisive safety revolution, driven by indigenous technology and artificial intelligence. At the heart of this transformation is Kavach, the country’s homegrown Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, which is rapidly reshaping how trains are operated, monitored, and protected across the national rail network. As…
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“Indian Railways Modernization: 172 Stations Redeveloped”
New Delhi: Indian Railways is rapidly transforming passenger infrastructure, safety systems, and onboard services, with major progress reported under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme and other modernization initiatives. 172 Stations Redeveloped Under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme The Ministry of Railways has completed redevelopment works at 172 railway stations under the…
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Shri Hari Shankar Verma Appointed Railway Board Member
Senior Indian Railways officer Shri Hari Shankar Verma has officially assumed charge as Member (Operations and Business Development), Railway Board, and Ex-officio Secretary to the Government of India. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition at the apex policy-making body of Indian Railways, bringing in a seasoned professional with extensive…
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SAIL, RITES Partner on Diesel Loco Leasing & Maintenance
New Delhi: Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), a Maharatna public sector enterprise, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), a Navratna CPSE, to improve diesel locomotive leasing and maintenance across its plants and mines. The partnership aims to enhance operational efficiency,…
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₹2.93 Lakh Cr Rail CapEx to Boost Speed & Safety
Indian Railways is set for its most ambitious expansion yet, with the Union Budget 2026–27 allocating a record capital expenditure of ₹2.93 lakh crore. The historic investment underlines the government’s intent to transform railways into a high-speed, safe, and environmentally sustainable backbone of India’s transport and logistics ecosystem. The allocation…
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Railways-Fertilizer Coordination Ensures Timely Supply
The Indian Government’s robust coordination between the Ministry of Railways and the Department of Fertilizers has ensured seamless fertilizer supplies to farmers during the Kharif 2025 and ongoing Rabi 2025–26 seasons. Timely delivery of fertilizers has remained a top priority, and this collaboration has played a crucial role in supporting…