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PM Modi Launches Three Amrit Bharat Express from Thiruvananthapuram

  • January 24, 2026
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Three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and a passenger train service for Kerala from Thiruvananthapuram were inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The goal of this project is to improve interstate connectivity and modernise train travel. Along with a passenger service between Thrissur and Guruvayur, the additional routes include Nagercoil-Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram-Tambaram, and Thiruvananthapuram-Charlapalli. These Southern […]

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Indian Railways’ Trucks-on-Trains Service Becoming More Profitable

  • January 23, 2026
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Operational data shows that Indian Railways’ Trucks-on-Trains (ToT) service is becoming more and more popular in the industry and profitable. The Ministry of Railways reports that during FY25 (April–December), the service handled 545 rakes, transporting more than three lakh tonnes of freight and earning 36.95 crore. Since its founding, ToT has generated over ₹131 crore, […]

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Indian Railways Successful Operation During The Mauni Amavasya Rush

  • January 21, 2026
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Over 4.5 lakh devotees were able to travel thanks to Indian Railways’ successful operation of 244 special trains during the Mauni Amavasya period beginning on January 3. On January 18, 40 special trains were operated in Prayagraj alone. With careful preparation and coordination, the programme demonstrated a dedication to delivering safe and effective services during […]

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Improved Connection Throughout the Country With Amrit Bharat Express

  • January 19, 2026
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In December 2023, thirty Amrit Bharat Express trains went into service, along with nine additional services that improved connection throughout the country, including the Northeast, Eastern, Central, Western, and Southern areas of India. According to an official release, this effort intends to improve India’s long-distance rail network with a focus on inclusivity and scalability. The […]

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BHEL Steps Up Efforts To Advance “Make In India” Initiative

  • January 17, 2026
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As part of a consortium led by BHEL and TRSL, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has started supplying underslung traction transformers for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train project, advancing its ‘Make in India’ initiatives in the rail transportation industry. This accomplishment was celebrated with a flag-off event at BHEL’s Jhansi factory, where important BHEL directors […]

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Indian Railways confers 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar 2025

  • January 12, 2026
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Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday conferred the 70th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar on 100 railway officials and presented 26 Shields to best-performing Railway Zones at a ceromony held at Yashobhoomi, Dwarka, New Delhi. The event was attended by Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna, Railway Board Chairman & CEO Satish Kumar, Board Members, and senior railway officials. Addressing the gathering, Ashwini Vaishnaw […]

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First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to Start Operations Between Guwahati and Howrah in January

  • January 2, 2026
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Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the first Vande Bharat sleeper train will commence operations between Guwahati in Assam and Howrah in West Bengal this January. The complete trial, testing, and certification have been finalized, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate the train. This development marks a significant milestone for Indian […]

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Government Redevelops 60 Railway Stations Across Northeast Region

  • December 31, 2025
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Indian Railways has reported significant progress in the northeastern region of India, with the redevelopment of 60 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Since 2014, the construction efforts have led to the laying of over 1,679 km of new tracks, with more than 2,500 route kilometres electrified, and the construction of over 470 […]

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