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In 1889, Switzerland opened a rack railway up Mount Pilatus with gradients once thought too steep; the line still climbs more than 5,000 feet from the valleySwitzerland's Pilatus Railway stands as the steepest rack railway globally, boasting an impressive maximum gradient of 48%. This remarkable...22 Sep, 2026, 02.30 PM IST- In 1873, San Francisco tested underground cable cars for hills too steep for horse-drawn streetcars; the city’s cable cars still climb those streets todaySan Francisco's cable cars represent a rich part of the city's heritage, facing elimination on two notable occasions. Inventor Andrew Smith...22 Sep, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- India’s plan to surpass Japan’s E10: B35 bullet trains to target 350 kmph by 2030 as first B28 trains prepare to run at 249 kmph from 2027India’s plan to surpass Japan’s E10: India is developing indigenous high-speed bullet trains, with B28 trainsets designed for 280 kmph and ...21 Sep, 2026, 11.51 PM IST
- Delhi Metro International Limited to make global debut at InnoTrans 2026 in BerlinDelhi Metro International Limited (DMIL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of DMRC, will make its global debut at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin, showca...20 Sep, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
- India needs up to Rs 172 trillion infrastructure investment by FY31 to turn demand into financeable projects: NaBFID-BCG ReportIndia needs Rs 168-172 trillion in infrastructure investment through FY31, but Rs 78-80 trillion is yet to enter the announced project pipe...20 Sep, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
- Delhi-Meerut-style RRTS in Assam? Himanta Sarma says ADB talks have begun for high-speed rail network; here’s what comes nextDelhi-Meerut-style RRTS in Assam: Assam is exploring a Delhi-Meerut-style RRTS network, with preliminary talks underway with the Asian Deve...19 Sep, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
- India’s metro network is only 216 km short of US: From a single Kolkata line in 1984 to 1,170 km across 26 cities, next big expansion is already underwayMetro expansion news: India’s metro network has expanded significantly since 1984. The operational network now spans more than 1,155 km acr...19 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- NMDC sets Net Zero target for operational emissions by 2047NMDC plans net zero operational emissions by 2047, focusing on scope-one and scope-two emissions. Key strategies include energy efficiency ...18 Sep, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
- Maruti Suzuki records 1 million vehicle dispatches through in-plant railway sidings in Gujarat, HaryanaMaruti Suzuki achieved one million vehicle dispatches via its railway sidings. The Gujarat siding contributed 7.9 lakh vehicles, while Mane...18 Sep, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- Neighbours overlooking your balcony? Try these 6 plants for a natural privacy barrierBalconies can feel exposed when surrounded by neighbouring buildings, but the right plants can create a natural privacy screen while adding...16 Sep, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
- BHEL, Titagarh Rail to form JV for Vande Bharat sleeper maintenanceBharat Heavy Electricals and Titagarh Rail Systems have formed a joint venture. This new company will maintain Vande Bharat sleeper train s...15 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
- Train passengers could be the biggest beneficiaries: India completes 2,843-km Dedicated Freight Corridor; how shifting goods trains to separate tracks could change rail travelIndia’s Dedicated Freight Corridor network, spanning 2,843 km, is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone in the country’s i...15 Sep, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- Kochi Metro confidential documents leaked on social media, police launch investigationKochi Metro Police registered a case regarding the theft of confidential company documents. Unidentified individuals allegedly gained unaut...14 Sep, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- RVNL achieves 41st tunnel breakthrough in Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail projectRail Vikas Nigam Limited achieved a significant breakthrough with Escape Tunnel 1 on the Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail line. This marks the for...12 Sep, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
- Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail line achieves a big milestone: First tunnel breakthrough achieved at DhalwalaThe Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail project marked a remarkable construction achievement, as engineers hailed the completion of the first escape...12 Sep, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
- Explained: 2 key developments driving RVNL, Ircon and other railway stocks higherFive railway multitracking projects worth around Rs 10,021 crore have been approved across South India, adding about 540 km to the Indian R...10 Sep, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
- Cabinet clears Rs 10,021 crore rail multi-tracking projects across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, other statesThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved five railway projects costing over Rs 10,021 crore. These projects will add five hundred...09 Sep, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
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