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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₹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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Indian Railways Kavach 4.0: 472 km Safety Upgrade Completed
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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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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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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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…