Next bullet train at 350 kmph: Railway Minister Ashwini VaishnawIndia's next bullet train will reach speeds of 350 kmph. Design work starts in six months. Indian Railways will also boost domestic cargo m...
20 May, 2026, 01.05 AM 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
From AI to subsidies: Bernstein’s candid open letter to PM Modi flags 8 critical fault linesGlobal brokerage Bernstein has cautioned India against becoming a mere user of future technology. The firm suggests that continued reliance...
23 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
Railways levies Rs 10 lakh penalty on IRCTCThe Railway Ministry has imposed a Rs 10 lakh penalty on IRCTC following a passenger's complaint about insect parts in a meal on the Patna-...
25 Mar, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Indian Railways tightens contract execution frameworkIndian Railways is implementing reforms to enhance construction quality, including assessing contractor bid capacity for projects over Rs 1...
25 Mar, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
Railways aims for 52 reforms in 2026Indian Railways plans 52 reforms in 2026, focusing on safety, AI, advanced technology, and workforce training to enhance passenger service....
08 Jan, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 52 reforms in 52 weeks for 2026Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled a significant plan for Indian Railways. The initiative, '52 Reforms in 52 Weeks', will comme...
08 Jan, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
New blueprint for rail control and ops in the worksIndian Railways is set to overhaul its century-old train control systems, aiming to enhance safety and efficiency. The Railway Board will d...
28 Jun, 2025, 08.27 AM IST
Railways introduces key reforms for train controllersThe reforms include mandatory experience, refresher courses, and performance monitoring. The ministry will also address job stress with wel...
26 Jun, 2025, 10.44 AM IST
Railways' switch to accrual-based accounting to boost multilateral, green financing: ICAIIndian Railways has fully transitioned to accrual-based accounting for the 2023-24 fiscal year. This shift, supported by the ICAI, enhances...
22 Dec, 2024, 11.31 AM IST
A 5-point reform template for Indian RailwaysGiven the legacy of decades of lack of reforms, these have to be delivered incrementally.
29 Jan, 2022, 11.00 PM IST
Keeping India on track: Why the current wave of rail reforms is actually "historic"The current wave of transformation is genuinely historic on two accounts. First, it is successful in operationalizing a vision of instituti...
15 Jul, 2020, 04.18 PM IST
Accounting and accountability to go hand in hand: Suresh PrabhuAfter merger of Rail Budget with General Budget, accounting reforms is another big ticket reform agenda that the Railway Minister has under...
20 Dec, 2016, 03.02 PM IST
'Giant body like Indian Railways can't be revived overnight'Citing the adage "Rome was not built in a day", the writer's views sought to convey that Big Bang reforms in Railways is neither possible n...
13 May, 2016, 07.19 PM IST
Turning Indian railways around: Committee report already answers many of the criticismsA committee was set up to suggest a roadmap for restructuring the Railways, and the committee's report answers many of the questions being ...
17 Jun, 2015, 12.16 PM IST
- Are both James Bond and Indian Railways reformed rakes?
Dinesh must be complimented for insisting on a unique bond in lieu of permission to shoot scenes for the latest 007 movie on Indian trains
05 Sep, 2011, 05.22 AM IST
- Indian Railways needs drastic reform
That pearl of wisdom from the world of cloak and daggers resonates true in the context of India’s serial rail accidents.
12 Jul, 2011, 05.13 AM IST