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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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India’s First Hydrogen Train Launched from Haryana, Marking New Era in Green Rail Transport

Jind, July 17, 2026; India achieved a major breakthrough in sustainable transportation on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the country’s first hydrogen-powered passenger train from Haryana’s Jind district. The launch marks a significant step towards cleaner mobility while showcasing India’s growing capabilities in developing advanced railway technologies under the vision of self-reliance. The […]

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Railway modernization to boost passenger amenities, trade, tourism and regional development: Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai

Raipur, July 16, 2026/ Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai today met Shri Dayanand, Divisional Railway Manager (DRM), Raipur Division, at his official residence in Raipur. During the meeting, the DRM presented an invitation on behalf of Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw for the inauguration of the redeveloped Sarona and Balod railway stations under […]

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Cabinet Approves ₹3,907 Crore Rail Expansion Projects in Odisha and Jharkhand

New Delhi, July 15, 2026; The Union Cabinet has approved two major railway capacity expansion projects worth nearly ₹3,907 crore to improve rail connectivity, freight movement and operational efficiency across Odisha and Jharkhand. The decision was taken by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The approved projects include […]

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils Eight New Railway Reforms to Boost Freight, Logistics and Private Investment

New Delhi, July 14, 2026 :Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced eight new structural reforms under the Ministry’s ‘Reform Express’ initiative, taking the total number of reforms implemented to 17. The measures are aimed at modernising Indian Railways, reducing logistics costs, improving freight operations, encouraging private investment and promoting environmentally sustainable transportation. Addressing […]

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Ashwini Vaishnaw, Odisha CM Review Railways’ Preparations for Puri Rath Yatra 2026

Puri, July 6: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, conducted a detailed review of Indian Railways’ preparations for the upcoming Rath Yatra in Puri, focusing on ensuring safe, smooth and comfortable travel for the large number of devotees expected during the annual religious festival. During the review, the […]

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