Indian Railways has commissioned 472.3 route kilometres of Kavach Version 4.0, the indigenous Automatic Train Protection System, across three key sections, marking the highest single-day deployment in its history. The newly commissioned stretches include Vadodara–Virar (344 km) on Western Railway, Tuglakabad Junction Cabin–Palwal (35 km) on Northern Railway, and Manpur–Sarmatanr…
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100m Make in India Steel Bridge Completed for Bullet Train
Indian Railways has achieved a major milestone with the completion of a 100-meter-long ‘Make in India’ steel bridge over the underground metro tunnel in Ahmedabad, part of the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project. This marks the 13th steel bridge completed in Gujarat out of 17 planned, enhancing high-speed rail connectivity while…
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Visakhapatnam Sees Launch of Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’
Visakhapatnam, 23 January 2026: In a pioneering step to enhance passenger safety, security, and operational efficiency, Indian Railways has deployed an indigenous humanoid robot named ‘ASC ARJUN’ at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. The deployment marks a first-of-its-kind initiative across the Indian Railways network, reflecting the organisation’s focus on innovation and technology-driven…
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Indian Railways Runs 244 Special Trains for Mauni Amavasya
Indian Railways successfully managed the massive passenger movement during the Mauni Amavasya festival, operating 244 special trains across the country since 3 January 2026. Over 4.5 lakh passengers benefited from these dedicated services, ensuring safe, convenient, and uninterrupted travel during the festive period. Peak Travel in Prayagraj Handled Efficiently The…
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One-Hand Bag Rule Vital Amid Power Bank Fire Risks on Flights
New Delhi: Aviation safety experts have underlined the urgent need to strictly enforce the one hand bag rule for air passengers, following rising concerns over lithium battery and power bank fire incidents on board aircraft. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently barred the use of power banks…
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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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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…
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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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IndiGo Cancels 67 Flights Amid Fog, DGCA Probe Intensifies
New Delhi: IndiGo, India’s largest airline, canceled 67 flights on Thursday, citing bad weather and operational challenges. According to the airline, 63 cancellations were due to dense fog and poor visibility across several airports, while four were linked to internal operational reasons. The disruptions affected passengers in Agartala, Chandigarh, Dehradun,…