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Indian Railways achieves 145 million tonnes freight loading in May despite global headwindsThe increase in loading has been achieved despite challenges arising from the ongoing geopolitical situation in West Asia and its indirect ...02 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST- Sarkhej–Dholera Namo Bharat: Govt approves first 'desi' semi high-speed rail corridor. Check route, stations, speed and other detailsIndia's first semi high-speed rail corridor is approved. This 134 km broad gauge line will use indigenous technology under Namo Bharat Trai...13 May, 2026, 04.17 PM IST
- Patiala railway track blast was an attempted detonation intended to blow up rail track: Punjab PoliceAn attempted detonation occurred on a dedicated freight corridor railway track near Shambhu. The suspect, Jagrup Singh, died in the blast. ...28 Apr, 2026, 03.59 PM IST
- 'World's most scenic journey': This train ride in Japan has open windows. Cherry blossoms, forests, mountains, wildlife - you can see it all.Japan's Sagano Romantic Train is named the world's most scenic journey. This sightseeing express runs between Saga Torokko Station and Kame...25 Apr, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
- Kashmir is safe, very peaceful, says international tour leader from MalaysiaMalaysian tour leader Mohammad Fadli declared Pahalgam and the entire Kashmir region safe and peaceful. He arrived with 21 visitors, a year...22 Apr, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
- Historic first: Special Amul milk freight train reaches Jammu & Kashmir from GujaratJammu division of Indian Railways achieved a historic milestone with the arrival of the first special milk freight train from Gujarat. This...22 Apr, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
- Railways announces special weekend trains in Karnataka: Check routes, destinations, timings and other detailsNew weekend special trains will connect Kalaburagi and Bengaluru Cantonment. These services will run from late November to December. Six tr...24 Nov, 2025, 07.15 AM IST
- Freight corridor operates 391 trains in Jan 2025, achieves significant milestone: Railway MinistryIndia's Dedicated Freight Corridor achieved a milestone in January 2025, with 391 daily trains, enhancing logistics efficiency. The Eastern...05 Feb, 2025, 08.24 PM IST
- Higher fare in trains: Some special trains introduced to meet additional demands, says Piyush GoyalGoyal said that the national transporter had earned Rs 12,409.49 crore as passenger revenue between April, 2020 to February, 2021 as agains...24 Mar, 2021, 09.04 PM IST
- From Kisan Rail to DFC, Railway projects that were executed during pandemic to boost Atmanirbhar BharatDuring his address, President Kovind praised the govt for carrying out the projects that helped India become self-reliant even during the p...30 Jan, 2021, 12.50 PM IST
- Covid-19 impact: Indian Railways' traffic revenue till August 2020 declined by 42% over last yearThe total number of originating passengers till the end of August this year was a meagre 1.27% of the corresponding period in the last fina...16 Sep, 2020, 07.22 PM IST
- Lockdown 4.0: Regular trains to remain suspended; Special and Shramik trains to continue operatingThe ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Sunday issued a fresh set of guidelines as India enters the fourth phase of lockdown Monday onwards.17 May, 2020, 09.45 PM IST
- Annapoorna and Jai Kisan: Indian Railways' new freight twins make light work of delivery during lockdownUnder this plan, two freight trains loaded at two different originating stations are clubbed at the nearest junction and moved as single tr...27 Apr, 2020, 01.14 PM IST
- Indian Railways reaches out to e-commerce firms, local cos for supplying essentials via special freight trainsLocal industries, e-commerce companies, any interested groups, organizations, individuals and prospective loaders can also contact Railway ...02 Apr, 2020, 02.16 PM IST
- Dynamic fares for Delhi-Mumbai route mootedCurrently, the loss in passenger sector is touching Rs 26,000 crore in a year and it is being cross-subsidised from freight earnings.27 Oct, 2013, 11.12 AM IST
- New automobile freight policy to attract more trafficWith an aim of increasing its share in transportation of automobiles, Railways has formulated a new freight policy replacing its earlier on...06 Mar, 2013, 09.56 PM IST
- Private freight terminal, special freight train operator for scheme floatedThe Railways will now allow private players to build railway tracks and earn revenue from freight charges.05 Jun, 2010, 06.16 AM IST
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