Indian Railways has recorded its highest-ever production of General and non-AC coaches to meet growing demand for affordable travel, the Ministry of Railways said on Tuesday. For 2025–26, the national transporter plans to roll out 4,838 new LHB General and non-AC coaches, followed by 4,802 coaches in 2026–27, as part of a sustained fleet modernisation […]
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 […]
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 […]
Indian Railways is executing a nationwide plan to double train capacity in 48 major cities, including Guwahati, by 2030 to meet increasing passenger demand. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is expanding coaching terminals and improving infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and connectivity. Significant projects include the Kamakhya-New Guwahati 3rd Line Project and the Agthori-Kamakhya Double […]
Building a Future-Ready Network: Indian Railways’ 2025 Milestones Sets the Stage for 2026 Innovation, Indigenisation, Track Renewals & Airport like Facilities at Redeveloped Stations Redefining Rail Travel in India Local Cuisine & Hygiene in Your Rail Travel Experience, Making It Memorable Track Renewal Ensures Faster, Safer & Comfortable Train Journeys Kavach, Use of AI in […]
Indian Railways is implementing a rationalized passenger fare structure starting December 26, aimed at balancing affordability for passengers with operational sustainability. There will be no changes to fares for suburban services and season tickets. For Ordinary Non-AC services, fares have been adjusted by distance; no increase for journeys up to 215 km, a Rs 5 […]
Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in clean energy usage, commissioning 898 MW of solar power by November 2023, a substantial increase from just 3.68 MW in 2014. Currently, 2,626 railway stations are powered by solar energy, contributing to reduced energy costs and a transition towards more sustainable operations. In the current financial year, […]
Indian Railways has significantly increased its fertiliser loading, reaching 17,168 rakes by November 30, marking an 11.7% rise from 15,369 rakes the previous year. This effort supports India’s agricultural economy by ensuring timely fertiliser supply to farmers for sowing and harvesting, which stabilizes farm incomes and enhances food security. The ministry emphasized the role of […]
Indian Railways has recruited 5.08 lakh people over the past 10 years, marking a 23.6% increase compared to the previous decade, as reported by Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Parliament. This includes recruitment of 1,20,579 vacancies for the annual calendar years 2024 and 2025. The minister emphasized that this workforce enhancement caters to operational, technological, […]
In a written reply to Parliament, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reported that the IRCTC website achieved an uptime of 99.98% during April-October, 2023, compared to 99.86% in the same period of the previous fiscal year. To enhance system reliability, Indian Railways has implemented administrative measures such as deactivating suspicious accounts and complaints handling via the […]
