Pune: Travellers between Pune and Bengaluru can expect a major reduction in journey duration as Indian Railways prepares to roll out a new Vande Bharat sleeper service on the Mumbai–Bengaluru corridor. The upcoming train is expected to bring down travel time on the Pune–Bengaluru stretch to nearly 13 hours, a significant improvement compared to existing […]
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New Delhi, April 12, 2026; Indian Railways has approved a record expansion plan for the financial year 2025–26, sanctioning 100 major projects aimed at strengthening connectivity, improving efficiency and transforming the country’s rail infrastructure under the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan. The approved projects collectively cover more than 6,000 kilometres of railway network and […]
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New Delhi : In a significant stride towards modernisation, Indian Railways has approved a ₹398.36 crore project to establish a robust optical fibre cable (OFC) backbone across the Ahmedabad and Ratlam divisions of Western Railway. The initiative underscores a decisive push to upgrade communication infrastructure, laying the foundation for safer operations and a digitally empowered […]
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New Delhi, April 2, 2026: Rail Coach Factory Kapurthala has successfully manufactured its first 16 coach Vande Bharat Express Chair Car rake, marking its entry into the league of production units building the country’s flagship semi high speed trains. The newly rolled out trainset is equipped with an advanced propulsion system developed by Alstom. It […]
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New Delhi : The Ministry of Railways has approved two key infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening rail connectivity and easing congestion in Gujarat and Bihar, with a total sanctioned cost of ₹647.58 crore. The projects include the construction of a Rail Over Rail (RoR) flyover at Kosamba under Western Railway and a new rail bypass […]
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Prayagraj: In a major step towards enhancing railway safety and speed, the North Central Railway has successfully commissioned the indigenous Kavach Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system on the Prayagraj (excluding)–Kanpur (excluding) section, covering 190 route kilometres, on March 22, 2026. The system was implemented using Train No. 14163, during which the General Manager conducted a footplate […]
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New Delhi, March 20: In a major push to modernise passenger safety and streamline operations, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday conducted a high-level review of facilities, security systems, and crowd management strategies across railway stations, with a special focus on the national capital’s busiest hub. During the meeting held at Rail Bhawan, officials were […]
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New Delhi, Mar 19, 2026: Indian Railways has recorded a significant improvement in operational safety, with a steep reduction in consequential train accidents and related casualties over the past decade, according to the latest official data. The government stated that consequential train accidents have fallen from 135 in 2014–15 to just 14 in 2025–26 (up […]
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NEW DELHI, MARCH 18: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stated in the Lok Sabha that railway officials and their families can travel on Indian Railways services, including premium trains, strictly in accordance with existing rules and eligibility norms. Responding to a parliamentary question regarding complimentary travel on luxury trains such as the Palace on Wheels […]
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NEW DELHI, March 13: Indian Railways has unveiled an extensive summer travel plan, announcing the operation of 1,484 special trains to manage the surge in passenger demand during the upcoming holiday season. The move is expected to significantly improve ticket availability, especially for travellers from the Delhi-NCR region. Railway officials said the additional services will […]
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