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81.59 Lakh Trees Planted by Indian Railways in Major Green Initiative

  • April 29, 2026
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In keeping with the worldwide “Our Power, Our Planet” initiative, Indian Railways has stepped up its sustainability efforts, drawing attention to significant advancements in electrification, water conservation, afforestation, and renewable energy as part of its strategy for a long-term green transformation. The wide gauge network has nearly been fully electrified, with 99.6 percent coverage (69,873 […]

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55,000 Km Track Renewal Boosts Safety and Speed Across Indian Railways

  • April 24, 2026
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The rail network is now faster, safer, and more reliable thanks to nationwide track modernisation, according to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Thursday. The PMO released a statement stating that the track renewal, automated maintenance, and the use of innovative testing procedures had greatly enhanced the ride quality, allowed for higher train speeds, and […]

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Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils ₹90,000 Crore Railway Development Roadmap for Odisha

  • April 21, 2026
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Ashwini Vaishnaw, during a recent address, emphasized the significant transformation underway in Odisha’s railway infrastructure. He highlighted that projects exceeding ₹90,000 crore are currently being executed, representing one of the largest expansion phases in the state’s rail network. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for India’s first advanced 3D glass semiconductor packaging unit in Bhubaneswar, the […]

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Indian Railways Surpasses Scrap Revenue Target, Earns ₹6,813 Crore in FY26.

  • April 20, 2026
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Indian Railways strengthened its financial performance in FY 2025–26 by earning ₹6,813.86 crore from scrap sales, surpassing its annual target of ₹6,000 crore. This achievement highlights the organisation’s ongoing commitment to asset monetisation and operational efficiency. The national transporter has actively extracted value from idle and unusable assets across its depots, yards, and workshops. This […]

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India’s Railway Heritage Highlighted with Original Image of Thane’s First Bridge

  • April 17, 2026
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To commemorate 173 years of Indian Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw corrected long-standing errors in widely-circulated images by sharing a confirmed archival photo of the ancient Thane railway bridge alongside an early train. An important event in the history of Indian transportation—the first passenger train excursion in 1853—is closely associated with the Thane bridge. On the other […]

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Indian Railways Nears Full Electrification at 99.6%, Moves 741 Crore Passengers in FY26

  • April 16, 2026
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A government announcement was issued on Wednesday announcing that 99.6 percent of the broad gauge network in India has been electrified by Indian Railways. This represents a major achievement in terms of operating efficiency and sustainability. With 741 crore passengers carried in FY 2025-26, the national transporter presently operates over 25,000 trains everyday. The record-breaking […]

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Indian Railways Rolls Out AI Surveillance for Safer Stations

  • April 8, 2026
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As part of its massive digital transformation in 2025–26, Indian Railways installed 1,874 stations with video surveillance systems powered by artificial intelligence to increase passenger safety and security. Facial recognition capabilities allow for real-time identification and monitoring, and the sophisticated system allows for the automated detection of questionable activities like intrusion and loitering. When introducing […]

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Rail Vikas Nigam Limited Wins LOA for Traction Upgrade in Vijayawada Division

  • April 7, 2026
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In order to upgrade the current 1×25 kV traction system to a 2×25 kV AT feeding system in the Ongole-Gudur line of Vijayawada Division, South Central Railway has issued a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) to Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). Design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning activities to improve operating efficiency and traction capacity are […]