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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New Delhi, March 12: Indian Railways is modernizing its freight logistics by integrating first-mile pick-up, mid-mile transportation, and last-mile delivery for parcels. The South Central Railway has launched the pilot phase of its app-based ‘Rail Parcel’ platform across 17 stations in seven major cities, including Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur, Rajahmundry, Bengaluru, and Chennai, making parcel […]
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New Delhi, Mar 12: Indian Railways has begun deploying advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to improve operational efficiency and strengthen safety across its vast railway network through smart monitoring systems. As part of the initiative, the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) is developing the TRI-Netra system, designed to assist locomotive pilots during […]
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New Delhi, March 11, 2026: In a major push to enhance train safety and speed, Indian Railways has renewed 54,600 km of tracks between 2014 and February 2026. The upgrade has significantly improved the speed potential of the network, with over 80% of routes now capable of running trains at 110 km/h or higher, compared […]
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Prayagraj, March 9: Indian Railways has proposed the construction of a new railway bridge across the Yamuna River in Prayagraj as part of a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at easing increasing rail traffic on one of the country’s busiest routes. The new bridge is intended to eventually replace the existing Yamuna rail bridge, which was […]
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Indian Railways is revamping track maintenance with modern technology and standardised components. In a high-level meeting chaired by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan today, key reform decisions were directed to overhaul current methods of track laying, assembly, and health monitoring. The following reform measures were directed by the Union Minister: – AI-based Track […]
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