Jamui (Bihar): Rail traffic on one of India’s busiest railway corridors the Howrah–Patna–Delhi route remained disrupted for the second consecutive day on Monday following the derailment of a cement-laden goods train in Bihar’s Jamui district. The derailment occurred late Saturday night between Lahaban and Simulthala stations on the Jasidih–Jhajha section…
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Indian Railways 2025: Year-End Review & Key Milestones
Indian Railways has set new benchmarks in 2025 by combining innovation, indigenisation, and modernisation to deliver safer, faster, and more comfortable travel for passengers nationwide. From Vande Bharat Sleeper trains to redeveloped stations with airport-like facilities, the railways have strengthened both passenger and freight services, ensuring India moves forward on…
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Indian Railways Operates 43,000+ Special Trains for Festivals in 2025
Indian Railways has successfully operated over 43,000 special train trips in 2025 to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during festivals and peak travel seasons. This massive mobilization underscores the Railways’ focus on passenger convenience, safety, and seamless connectivity across the country. Maha Kumbh and Holi: Record-High Special Train Operations…
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India Plans Elevated Rail Terminal in Bengaluru Yelahanka
Bengaluru’s fast-growing northern suburb of Yelahanka could soon emerge as a major rail hub, with South Western Railway (SWR) proposing an ambitious China-style elevated railway terminal. If approved, the project will become Bengaluru’s fourth railway terminal and India’s first fully elevated coaching terminal, marking a significant shift in how railway…
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Maharashtra Gets 38 New Railway Projects Worth ₹89,780 Cr
The Indian Railways has sanctioned 38 new railway projects in Maharashtra, covering new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling works across 5,098 km, with a total investment of ₹89,780 crore. Additionally, 98 surveys of 8,603 km have been approved from 2022-23 to 2025-26, underlining the nation’s commitment to modernizing rail infrastructure…
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Vande Bharat Express Carries 7.5 Crore Passengers Since 2019
New Delhi: The Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a symbol of India’s modern railway transformation, carrying more than 7.5 crore passengers since its launch in February 2019. With 164 services now operational across the country, the semi-high-speed train has redefined long-distance and intercity travel by offering faster, safer, and…
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Local Cuisine on Vande Bharat, Railways Clean IRCTC
Indian Railways is set to significantly enhance passenger experience by introducing regional and local cuisine in Vande Bharat trains, a move that celebrates India’s rich culinary diversity while making rail journeys more memorable. Alongside this passenger-centric initiative, the Railways has also reported major success in cracking down on fake IRCTC…
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Railways Balance Fares, Freight Growth 2024–25
Indian Railways has adopted a dual approach to ensure affordable travel and robust freight growth, the Union Minister for Railways, Communications and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in Parliament. Freight tariffs have been held steady since 2018 despite rising input costs, while passenger fares were rationalised with effect from July…
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Indian Railways Promotes Women’s World Cup Stars to OSD
In a landmark move recognizing sporting excellence, Indian Railways has promoted three key members of India’s victorious 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup squad Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana, and Renuka Singh Thakur to the prestigious post of Officer on Special Duty (Sports) in Group ‘B’ through Out-of-Turn Promotion. The promotion entitles…
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India’s Coffee Story: Growth, Exports & Rural Impact
From the Baba Budan Giri hills to global markets, India’s coffee sector is scaling quality-led growth. Policy changes, Geographical Indications, rising specialty coffee recognition and cooperative-led procurement have together improved farmer incomes and export realisation. Historic roots and current scale India’s coffee history traces back centuries to the Baba Budan…