The Amrit Bharat Express, launched in December 2023 as part of India’s Amrit Kaal initiatives, is transforming affordable long-distance rail travel. With 30 operational trains and nine new services introduced recently, the network now connects remote regions, border areas, pilgrimage centres, and major cities across India, providing reliable, non-AC sleeper…
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PM Modi Flags Off India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off India’s first-ever Vande Bharat sleeper train, marking a major milestone in the country’s railway modernisation drive. The historic launch took place at Malda Town station in West Bengal, connecting Howrah with Guwahati via an overnight, fully air-conditioned service designed for long-distance travel….
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Vande Bharat Express: Transforming Inter-City Rail Travel in India
As India moves steadily towards its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047, modern and efficient mobility has emerged as a key driver of economic growth and social integration. In this transformation, the Vande Bharat Express has become a flagship initiative of Indian Railways, redefining inter-city rail travel through…
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No RAC, 400-km Minimum Fare for Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains
Indian Railways has formally notified the fare structure for the upcoming Vande Bharat Sleeper Express trains, introducing a major shift in long-distance rail travel. The premium overnight service will operate without the Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) facility and will charge passengers a minimum fare equivalent to a 400-kilometre journey, regardless…
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Indian Railways Plans 52 Reforms in 52 Weeks for Overhaul
New Delhi: In a major push towards modernisation and passenger-centric growth, Indian Railways has announced an ambitious plan to implement 52 major reforms over the next 52 weeks, focusing on safety, technology, governance, workforce development, and service quality. The roadmap was discussed during a high-level meeting chaired by Union Minister…
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Indian Railways Powers Toward Full Electrification
Indian Railways is on the brink of a historic milestone under its Mission 100% Electrification, having electrified nearly its entire rail network. As of November 2025, about 99.2% of the country’s Broad Gauge routes have been electrified, positioning India among the world’s most advanced railway systems in terms of electric…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Vande Bharat Sleeper Train in Delhi
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of long-distance rail travel in the country. The inspection comes ahead of the train’s…
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First Mountain Tunnel Success in Bullet Train Project
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project crossed a crucial construction milestone with the successful breakthrough of its first mountain tunnel in Maharashtra. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the achievement at Palghar district, calling it a landmark moment in…
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Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Clears 180 kmph CRS Trial
New Delhi: Indian Railways has achieved a major technological milestone with the successful completion of the final high-speed trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), the trial took place on the Kota–Nagda section, where the train safely…
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Kavach 4.0 Commissioned on Gujarat’s Bajwa–Ahmedabad Section
Indian Railways has successfully commissioned the indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system, Kavach 4.0, on Gujarat’s 96-kilometre Bajwa (Vadodara)–Ahmedabad section. The project covers 17 stations and features advanced infrastructure, including 23 towers, 20 Kavach huts, 192 km of optical fibre cables, and 2,872 RFID tags. The maiden Kavach-enabled train on…