New Delhi, October 21: Indian Railways has reported consistent train punctuality despite heavy passenger demand, stating that its performance has improved compared with pre-pandemic levels. According to the Railways, punctuality improved from 69.2% in 2018-19 to 77.43% in 2025-26. The figure for 2026-27 stands at 77.11% so far, reflecting continued performance above the 77% mark. […]
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New Delhi, October 13, 2026: Indian Railways registered a 6.14% year-on-year increase in freight loading in September 2026, reflecting sustained demand for rail transportation across major sectors of the economy. According to the Ministry of Railways, the national transporter loaded 135.35 million tonnes of freight during September 2026, compared with 127.52 million tonnes in the […]
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Hyderabad- Indian Railways has commissioned the latest KAVACH 4.0 Automatic Train Protection system on the South Central Railway (SCR) for the first time, marking a major upgrade in railway safety technology. The new version has been commissioned across 108 route kilometres of the Malkajgiri-Kamareddi section in Hyderabad Division, replacing the earlier KAVACH Version 3.2. The […]
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New Delhi, September 19, 2026: Indian Railways has approved ₹209 crore for the installation of Electronic Interlocking (EI) systems at seven stations in the Solapur Division of Central Railway. The project will cover Mohol, Mundhewadi, Bale, Solapur, Hotgi Junction-Hotgi A Cabin, Shahabad and Wadi Junction along the High Density Network (HDN) 7 route. The route […]
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New Delhi- Indian Railways has approved a ₹493-crore project to construct a 38.21-km new rail line connecting Mukutban in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district with Gadchandur in Chandrapur district, aimed at improving regional connectivity and supporting industrial and mining activity. The project, under the South Central Railway, is expected to provide a shorter rail route for passenger and […]
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Bhavnagar- Indian Railways has approved a major infrastructure upgrade at Bhavnagar Para in Gujarat, with an estimated investment of ₹125 crore aimed at increasing railway handling capacity and making train operations more efficient in the region. The Bhavnagar Para Yard Remodeling project is expected to take some of the operational pressure off Bhavnagar Terminus by […]
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Kolkata, August 20, 2026; West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval of a fourth railway line between Kharagpur in West Bengal and Bhadrak’s Ranital section in Odisha, calling the decision an important boost to rail infrastructure and connectivity across the eastern region. The 173-kilometre multi-tracking project is expected to add […]
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Reasi, August 20, 2026; Train journeys between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal are set to become quicker after the Railway Ministry cleared an increase in the maximum permissible speed on the 111-kilometre Broad Gauge corridor to 100 kmph. The decision covers the newly developed rail link under Northern Railway’s Jammu Division. Previously, trains […]
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Vadodara, August 4, 2026 : Construction of the Vadodara Bullet Train Station is progressing rapidly, with the station being developed directly above Platform No. 7 of the existing Indian Railways’ Vadodara station near Pandya Bridge. The strategic location has been planned to ensure seamless integration between the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor and the Indian Railways […]
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New Delhi, July 28: Indian Railways has approved a ₹163-crore project to modernise the electric traction system on the Parbhani–Mudkhed double-line section in the Nanded Division of South Central Railway. The initiative is aimed at boosting operational efficiency, increasing freight-carrying capacity, and facilitating the operation of faster passenger services, including Vande Bharat trains. As part […]
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