Railways clears Rs 163-crore traction upgrade on Bengaluru-Tumakuru routeIndian Railways is upgrading the electric traction system on the Bengaluru to Tumakuru rail route. This Rs 163 crore project will boost cap...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
No AC, no air cooler, only 7000 kulhads: Haryana man’s unique rooftop technique keeps his home naturally cool even in scorching summer heatAn architect from Haryana has devised an innovative cooling system for his home. He used 7000 kulhads, traditional Indian clay cups, to bui...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
IRCTC launches upgraded Golden Chariot Luxury Train for 2026-27 seasonThe Golden Chariot luxury train is set for a grand relaunch in the 2026-27 tourist season. IRCTC has unveiled a reimagined experience blend...
21 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Chennai suburban rail gets Rs 993 crore boost with Arakkonam-Chengalpattu projectIndian Railways has approved the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project. This Rs 993 crore initiative will boost the Chennai suburban rail...
19 May, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Texmaco Rail & Engineering shares zoom 13% on strong Q4 show, order win worth Rs 4,045 croreTexmaco Rail & Engineering shares rose sharply after reporting a 45% rise in Q4 net profit. Despite lower revenue, margins improved, while ...
13 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
'Nobody will fly': India's plane versus train battle gets a twistIndia's Railway Minister said upcoming bullet trains will dominate short-haul routes like Mumbai-Pune and Bengaluru-Chennai, mirroring glob...
12 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Forget Vande Bharat, Shatabdi and Jan Shatabdi trains to get new seats, better toilets and smoother ridesShatabdi and Jan Shatabdi: Indian Railways has started a nationwide revamp of Shatabdi Express and Jan Shatabdi Express trains to significa...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Tactical investing: 6 stocks for your watchlist as the Gulf rebuild approaches; 4 with positive upside potential of up to 25%Peace is something that has eluded West Asia a long time. For old Gulf watchers, statements and counter-statements of the kind seen in the ...
19 Apr, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Railways account for 28-30% of freight movement, well below global benchmarks: ASSOCHAMIndian Railways is transforming to boost freight movement. The sector aims for 3,000 million tonnes capacity by 2030. Initiatives like Dedi...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Indian Railways fast-tracks safety with ₹1,364 cr Kavach pushIndian Railways has approved projects totaling over ₹1,300 crore to enhance safety and communication systems. These initiatives include the...
07 Apr, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
No plans to privatise railways: Piyush GoyalThe railways seeking foreign investment in areas such as technological upgradation and modernisation had raised concerns over the national ...
11 Jun, 2018, 04.51 PM IST
Indian Railways back to the drawing board on many key modernisation plans after Modi riderModi said that any project that railways wanted to go ahead with should be financially viable and should only be implemented using the avai...
13 Apr, 2018, 06.27 AM IST
Railways to install onboard system to monitor train health: Suresh PrabhuRailways plan to install an onboard system in coaches, freight cars and locomotives to monitor their health and safety of their key compone...
16 Dec, 2015, 03.35 PM IST
- Railways partners with Belgium to bring stations to global standards
An MOU was signed by Deputy PM of Belgium and Railway Minister Mukul Roy on bilateral co-operation in railway modernisation.
02 Aug, 2012, 06.54 PM IST
Sam Pitroda to give modern touch to Indian railwaysThe government on Wednesday constituted an expert committee headed by Sam Pitroda to recommend ways and means to modernize Indian Railways.
22 Sep, 2011, 11.21 AM IST
- Indian Railways modernisation to cost over Rs 14 lakh cr in 10 yrs: Assocham
Modernisation of the Indian Railways is likely to cost more than Rs 14 lakh crore over the next 10 years, an industry body has said.
17 Aug, 2011, 08.02 PM IST
- Indian Railways to help modernise Iranian rail network
Even as the gas pipeline project with Iran hangs in balance, India is likely to help the country in modernisation and expansion of its rail...
10 Apr, 2008, 02.33 PM IST