A food safety controversy has erupted after a passenger travelling on the Vande Bharat Express questioned the practice of heating rotis and snacks inside sealed plastic packets. The incident, which occurred on a journey from Prayagraj to Delhi, has sparked a broader debate about railway catering standards and passenger health….
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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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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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Ayush Republic Day Tableau 2026 Showcases Holistic Health Vision
The Ministry of Ayush is set to present a powerful narrative of India’s holistic healthcare journey at the Republic Day Parade 2026, seamlessly blending ancient medical wisdom with modern public health systems. The Ayush tableau, themed “Ayush ka Tantra, Swasthya ka Mantra,” highlights how traditional systems of medicine are being…
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PM Modi Lays Foundation for Kaziranga Elevated Corridor
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the ambitious Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project in Assam, calling it a landmark initiative that balances infrastructure development with wildlife conservation. Addressing a massive gathering at Kaliabor during the Bhoomi Poojan ceremony, the Prime Minister said the project reflects India’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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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…