Mumbai, June 2: The Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project has reached another significant construction milestone with the successful breakthrough of its third mountain tunnel in Maharashtra. The achievement marks continued progress in the development of India’s first high-speed rail corridor. The newly completed tunnel, designated MT-07, is located near Ambesari village in Dahanu taluka of Palghar […]
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New Delhi, May 19, 2026: In a major boost to railway infrastructure and connectivity, the Ministry of Railways has approved the construction of a 54-kilometre third railway line between Kiul and Jhajha at an estimated cost of ₹962 crore. The project aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce congestion on the highly busy Howrah-Delhi rail […]
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New Delhi, 09 February : The Ministry of Railways has officially approved the construction of the Rajpura Bypass Line, a critical infrastructure project designed to alleviate congestion on one of Northern Railway’s busiest sections. After getting the sanction from Minister of Railways, S. Ravneet Singh while disclosing it to the media said that The project […]
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New Delhi, 15.01.2026 : Ashok Kumar Verma, General Manager, Northern Railway, conferred the 70th Vishisht Rail Seva Puruskar today at a dignified ceremony held at the National Railway Museum, Chanakyapuri. The awards recognize the exemplary dedication, hard work, and outstanding contribution of railway employees toward the smooth functioning and development of the rail network. During […]
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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 […]
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New Delhi: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday presented the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar (2025) to 100 outstanding railway officials, along with 26 Shields awarded to Railway Zones for excellence across multiple performance categories. The awards ceremony was held at the India International […]
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New Delhi, January 3, 2026: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a major milestone in the modernization of long-distance rail travel. During the visit, the Minister carried out a detailed review of […]
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New Delhi, November 7, 2025 — The Ministry of Railways today joined the nation in commemorating the 150th anniversary of the national song “Vande Mataram” with patriotic enthusiasm and unity. A special event, organized at Rail Bhawan in line with the Ministry of Culture’s nationwide celebration, was graced by Union Minister for Railways, Information & […]
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New Delhi, October 28, 2025: In light of the approaching Cyclone ‘Montha’, Union Minister for Railways, Communications and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, held a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials from South Central Railway (SCR) and East Coast Railway (ECoR) to assess preparedness and response mechanisms. The meeting, conducted through video conferencing, focused […]
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New Delhi , October 24, 2025 — To ensure a safe and comfortable return journey for passengers after the Chhath Puja festivities, Indian Railways has announced 6,181 special trains connecting major destinations across India. The initiative is part of Railways’ comprehensive festive operations plan, designed to manage massive passenger movement as people travel back to […]
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