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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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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off New Express Trains, Extends Tanakpur Service to Shahjahanpur

Bhubaneswar, July 6, 2026: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday inaugurated two new express train services—Nanded-Mumbai Express and Tanakpur-Nanded Express—and also flagged off the extension of the Tanakpur-Pilibhit train service up to Shahjahanpur through video conferencing from Rail Sadan in Bhubaneswar. New Train Services to Boost Regional Connectivity Addressing the virtual inauguration ceremony, Vaishnaw […]

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Indian Railways Posts Strong Freight Growth, Passenger Traffic Rises in June 2026

New Delhi, July 2, 2026: Indian Railways continued its upward growth trajectory in June 2026, reporting improved performance in both freight transportation and passenger movement. The national transporter witnessed higher cargo volumes, increased ridership and further expansion of its premium train network, reflecting sustained efforts to enhance logistics efficiency and strengthen public transport infrastructure across […]

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Veldurthi Goods Shed Loads First-Ever Container Rake of Pig Iron

Hyderabad, June 29, 2026: Veldurthi Goods Shed of Hyderabad Division (SCR) has been notified as an Exclusive Container Rail Terminal (ECRT) on 10.6.2026, under the policy initiative of Indian Railways aimed at promoting containerized freight movement through Railway-owned goods sheds. It is the first goods shed in Hyderabad Division to be notified as an Exclusive […]

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Big Relief for Rail Passengers: Indian Railways Approves New Train Stoppages at Hansi, Patuwas Meharana and Bijainagar

NEW DELHI, 22 JUNE,2026 : In a major passenger-friendly move, Indian Railways has approved additional stoppages for four trains at key stations in Haryana and Rajasthan, providing improved rail connectivity and greater travel convenience for thousands of commuters, students, traders, farmers and daily passengers. The newly approved stoppages include the 54085/54086 Delhi–Satrod Passenger at Patuwas […]

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Kavach Project Ambala Division: Indian Railways Approves ₹201 Crore Safety Upgrade

New Delhi, June 15: Indian Railways has approved a major railway safety project worth ₹201 crore for the Ambala Division of Northern Railway. The project aims to install the indigenous Kavach train protection system across key rail routes in northern India. The initiative will cover 811 route kilometres and is part of Indian Railways’ ongoing […]

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