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
Indian Railways expands passenger connectivity, freight capacity; freight loading grows by 5.4 per centIndian Railways expanded connectivity and services significantly in August 2026. Fourteen Amrit Bharat services were regularized, and five ...
13 Sep, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
AI eyes on your train food! Worried about train food hygiene? Railways brings tech solution to keep a 24x7 watch on pantry cars, kitchens and food handlingIndian Railways is set to enhance monitoring by installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras in pantry cars and base kitchens across the East Central...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Railways to upgrade older trains with 6,000-HP locomotivesIndian Railways will procure new energy-efficient locomotives for passenger trains. These powerful engines will operate in a push-pull form...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Train passengers, stop checking the platform board every 10 minutes: This little-known solution shows your coach position and even works without internetThe Where Is My Train app makes train journeys easier by offering real-time train tracking and a range of useful travel tools. It can work ...
10 Sep, 2026, 08.06 PM IST
Fit-again Washington slogs it out, Bumrah to join training on FridayWashington Sundar trained hard as the Indian team awaits Jasprit Bumrah and Nitish Reddy for the Afghanistan series. Only ten players train...
10 Sep, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Passengers robbed at gunpoint in reserved sleeper coach: NCDRC holds Railways responsible for safety lapse, orders Rs 20,000 compensationThe National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found Railways deficient in service. Passengers were robbed at gunpoint inside a reserv...
10 Sep, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
1,200 km more railway tracks coming: Govt clears 8 projects worth Rs 20,000 crore to connect 6,900 villages across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & moreThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved eight railway projects costing over twenty thousand crore rupees. These projects will in...
10 Sep, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Bihar woman travelling without ticket in AC first class caught with 75 litres of liquor, police says father, sister also caught earlier in similar offensesA 25-year-old woman, Neha Jha, was arrested with her relative Ishan Kumar after railway officials allegedly recovered around 75 litres of f...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Technology can cut human error, improve rail safety, says MoS SomannaTechnology adoption is accelerating Indian Railways' safety and efficiency. Minister V Somanna reviewed operations and technology integrati...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Railways clears Rs 10,021 crore for 540 km of new lines in southern statesThe Centre has approved over ten thousand crore rupees for five railway projects. These projects will enhance rail connectivity across four...
09 Sep, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Cabinet approves eight railway projects for Rs 20,000 croreEight railway projects worth over twenty thousand crore rupees were approved by the government. These projects will expand the railway netw...
09 Sep, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
India's first Bullet Train project gains pace; first test coach ready: Ashwini VaishnawIndia's first Bullet Train project is progressing rapidly with key milestones expected soon. The Surat to Bilimora section is targeted for ...
08 Sep, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Kavach trial successful! In just 40 mins, 16-coach Vande Bharat sleeper covers 50 km at 160 kmph as Indian Railways plans wider safety system rolloutA 16-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train successfully completed a high-speed trial of the Kavach safety system. The train was operated at 160 ...
08 Sep, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Train garbage problem gets a new fix: Indian Railways develops 367-litre disposal system to reduce overflowing bins & onboard litterTrain garbage disposal system: Indian Railways has developed a new garbage disposal system for LHB coaches to improve waste management duri...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
250+ new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains coming soon: Your next overnight journey is set for a big upgrade with Rajdhani-beating features & aircraft-style luxuryVande Bharat Express is expanding into overnight sleeper services across the country. Multiple manufacturers are now working on advanced sl...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
BEML bags Rs 180.6 crore order for Vande Bharat sleeper trainsBEML has secured a significant Rs 180.60 crore order from Integral Coach Factory. This order is for the manufacturing and supply of Vande B...
02 Sep, 2026, 09.09 AM IST