New Delhi, January 14: Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in freight transportation, setting a new operational record through its Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) network. By handling an unprecedented number of freight train interchanges in a single day, the railways have further strengthened India’s logistics and supply chain infrastructure. On January 5, 2026, the […]
New Delhi : Under the Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026, Indian Railways has introduced new trains, extended existing services, increased frequency, converted trains to Superfast, and speeded up services across various railway zones. In the Central Railway (CR) zone, 4 new trains have been introduced, 6 trains extended, and 30 trains speeded up. The East […]
Indian Railways is modernising its infrastructure and services with a strong focus on the needs of common passengers, aiming to make train travel more convenient, comfortable, safe and affordable. Through sustained investment, operational reforms and technology adoption, Indian Railways is strengthening a passenger-first approach that prioritises everyday travellers. Record Production of Modern General Coaches to […]
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, extended warm New Year greetings at a meeting at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi today while announcing that the first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper Train will operate between Guwahati in Assam and Howrah in West Bengal. He stated that the complete trial, testing, and certification […]
New Delhi : In line with the expansion of Kavach, now Kavach 4.0 has been commissioned in Gujarat’s first Bajwa(Vadodara)–Ahmedabad section(96-km). The project covers 17 stations and includes robust infrastructure such as 23 towers, 20 Kavach buildings/huts, 192 km of optical fibre cable, and installation of 2,872 RFID tags. The maiden Kavach-enabled train on this […]
NEW DELHI : The Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM) Awards 2025 distribution ceremony was held today at the Northern Railway Headquarters, Baroda House. On this occasion, Principal Chief Commercial Manager Nar Singh Ji honoured employees and officers of the Commercial Department for their outstanding work by presenting them with awards.
Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a game-changer in India’s rail transport ecosystem, offering faster, safer, and more comfortable journeys since its launch in February 2019. Over the past six years, the premium train service has carried more than 7.5 crore passengers, reflecting its growing popularity among travellers across the country. Currently, 164 […]
New Delhi : Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, paid rich floral tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on the occasion of the 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, on Friday. In a post shared on X, the Minister offered heartfelt salutations to Bharat Ratna Dr. […]
New Delhi : Indian Railways has achieved a major safety milestone with the successful commissioning of Kavach 4.0, the upgraded version of India’s indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. The advanced technology has been deployed on 738 route kilometers, including 633 Rkm on the Palwal–Mathura–Nagda section of the Delhi–Mumbai corridor and 105 Rkm on […]
New Delhi, Dec 1 :Recognising their stellar contributions to India’s triumphant campaign in the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, Indian Railways has promoted three celebrated cricketers — Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur — to the prestigious post of Officer on Special Duty (Sports) through an Out-of-Turn Promotion. The promotions elevate the […]