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In May 2026, Indian Railways achieved a freight loading of 145 million tonnes, marking a 1.3% increase compared to the previous year. This growth was driven by strong performances in the Iron Ore, Steel, Fertilisers, and Balance Other Goods segments, achieved despite global geopolitical challenges. Passenger traffic also rose,
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The Indian Railways has greenlit a ₹238 crore project aimed at reinforcing safety and reliability on the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section. This initiative involves slope stabilization, tunnel rehabilitation, and bridge protection along this strategically important corridor. In challenging terrains, the project aspires to overcome the section's
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Indian Railways has sanctioned ₹993 crore for the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project to enhance the Chennai suburban rail network. This initiative aims to alleviate congestion, enhance passenger and freight movement, and facilitate the transport of key commodities like cement and automobiles. The project will cater to multiple industrial hubs and is
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Indian Railways has recorded a 170% increase in cement transportation over the past four months due to reforms initiated last year. These changes included the introduction of bulk cement tank containers and a bulk cement terminal policy to streamline and encourage rail-based logistics over road transport. This efficiency gains in
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved India’s first semi high-speed rail project connecting Ahmedabad and Dholera in Gujarat, set to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time significantly. This project is a significant move in line with India’s vision of
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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a new Ahmedabad (Sarkhej) – Dholera Semi High-Speed Double Line rail project proposed by the Ministry of Railways. With an estimated cost of Rs. 20,667 crore, the project will increase the Indian Railways network by 134 Kilometers, offering faster connectivity between Ahmedabad
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The Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express has served approximately 45,000 passengers in its first 10 days, providing a key travel option in the region. The express train was inaugurated by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on April 30, 2026, and has become a popular choice for locals, traders, tourists, and
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Indian Railways is set to begin transitioning trains to an upgraded Passenger Reservation System from a 40-year-old system in August, in a move directed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to ensure no inconvenience to passengers. The system overhaul enhances capacity with state-of-the-art technology while the popular RailOne app plays a
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Indian Railways has approved projects totaling ₹895.30 crore to enhance infrastructure and capacity. This includes a ₹671.72 crore augmentation for the Kolkata Metro's power systems to improve frequency from 5 to 2.5 minutes and a ₹223.58 crore project to reconstruct the Adra Division Bridge,
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Indian Railways is set to launch two new weekly Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting Uttar Pradesh with Maharashtra via Madhya Pradesh. The Banaras-Pune (Hadapsar) and Ayodhya-Mumbai (Lokmanya Tilak Terminus) services aim to enhance regional connectivity, cater to low- and middle-income families, and provide direct links between key spiritual and cultural
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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the deployment of summer special trains at a meeting in New Delhi. From April 15 to July 15, 2026, the Indian Railways will operate 18,262 special train trips to facilitate increased passenger traffic and ease congestion. With 11,878 trains already notified, efforts focus
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Indian Railways has embarked on an extensive green initiative focused on environmental sustainability through the planting of 81.59 lakh trees across various zones, enhancing rainwater harvesting, transitioning to renewable energy sources, and electrifying its broad gauge network. These steps aim to reduce the carbon footprint, improve infrastructure safety, conserve