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Indian Railways Sanctions ₹125 Crore Bhavnagar Para Yard Upgrade to Boost Train Operations

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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Suvendu Adhikari Hails Cabinet Approval for Kharagpur-Bhadrak Fourth Railway Line

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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Katra-Banihal Rail Route Cleared for Trains at 100 kmph

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 Bullet Train Station Takes Shape Above Railway Platform 7

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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Indian Railways Sanctions ₹163-Crore Traction Upgrade for Parbhani–Mudkhed Rail Section

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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Adhesive Gel Packet Found in Meal Served on Vande Bharat Express, Passenger Raises Food Safety Concern

Chennai, July 27, 2026: A food safety concern has emerged after a passenger travelling on the Mysuru–Chennai Vande Bharat Express claimed to have found an adhesive gel packet inside a meal served during the journey. The incident has sparked fresh discussion over food quality and hygiene standards in railway catering services. According to the passenger, […]

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Railway Ministry to Review ROB Proposal at Narayana Crossing After Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Bhatia Raises Public Demand

New Delhi, July 24: A long-standing demand from residents of several villages in Panipat district for the construction of a Railway Over Bridge (ROB) at the Narayana railway crossing has reached the Union Railway Ministry following the intervention of Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Bhatia. The Ministry has informed that the proposal is currently under review […]

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Indian Railways Clears ₹440 Crore Third Rail Line Project on South Eastern Railway Corridor

New Delhi, July 23, 2026; The Nimpura Midnapur Third Line project has received approval from Indian Railways with an investment of ₹440 crore. The 14.52-km railway expansion on South Eastern Railway is aimed at increasing rail capacity, reducing congestion and improving both passenger and freight train operations on one of the country’s busiest rail corridors. […]

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India Electrifies 99.6% of Broad Gauge Railway Network, Ranks Second Globally

New Delhi, July 22: India has emerged as one of the world’s leading nations in railway electrification, with 99.6% of its broad gauge railway network now electrified, making it the second most electrified railway system globally after Switzerland. The achievement reflects the rapid transformation of Indian Railways under its nationwide electrification mission. According to information […]

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PM Modi Launches ₹14,700-Crore Projects in Haryana, Flags Off India’s First Hydrogen Train

Jind (Haryana), July 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation development projects worth around ₹14,700 crore in Haryana, including the country’s first hydrogen-powered train, major road infrastructure, medical institutions and cultural projects. Addressing a large gathering in Jind, the Prime Minister described the day as a […]

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