Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday that the current Union Budget has allotted ₹17,366 crore for railway construction in Gujarat, which is a substantial increase compared to prior years. After launching the Gujarat Semiconnect Conference-2026 at Mahatma Mandir, Vaishnaw made the comment that the state’s railway infrastructure is experiencing rapid growth under the […]
Various major infrastructure projects have been approved by Indian Railways to improve maintenance capacity, alleviate congestion on important corridors, and increase passenger and freight operations. These projects will be implemented across the Northern, Southern, and Eastern Railway zones. At a cost of ₹174.26 crore, the Railways in Rajasthan authorised the construction of coach maintenance facilities […]
As part of the “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” campaign of the Indian Railways, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw presented the Rail Tech Policy and the total digitalisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal (RCT) on Thursday. Through the use of a specialised Rail Tech Portal and an end-to-end digital approach, the Rail Tech Policy seeks to engage […]
In a major infrastructure push, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday approved three multi-tracking railway projects worth ₹9,072 croreaimed at expanding and modernising the Indian Railways network. The decision covers key routes across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand, and is expected to significantly enhance rail […]
A ₹454.95 crore order has been secured by RailTel Corporation of India Limited, a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways, to implement the Kavach system across 1,067 route kilometres (RKM) in the Jabalpur Division of West Central Railway. This is a significant achievement in railway safety and modernisation. To improve operational reliability and passenger […]
West Central Railway (WCR) and the Central Bank of India have signed an MoU so that railway workers in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan can get the Cent Prestige Salary Package. Central Bank of India General Manager (Resource) D.P. Khurana and West Central Railway Deputy Chief Personnel Officer Purnima Jain formalised the agreement. As part of […]
Stainless steel containers for transporting salt have been successfully trialled by Indian Railways in the Bhimasar-Gandhidham stretch. Cargo safety is guaranteed by these containers’ design, which minimises corrosion and enhances longevity. With the two big doors, you can load up in under 15 minutes using a silo system or Poclain machine, and empty in under […]
To improve the safety and efficiency of the high-density and highly used networks, the Ministry of Railways has given the green light to two massive infrastructure projects under Northern Railway, totalling ₹421.41 crore. As part of these projects, 34 stations in the Delhi and Ambala Divisions will have electronic interlocking systems installed. These stations are […]
The Vande Sleeper train is being developed by New Delhi using a holistic approach that incorporates technology, planning, and production. The effort, which is being spearheaded by BEML and the Integral Coach Factory, consists of developing prototypes, testing them thoroughly, and then producing 260 trainsets in stages. Passenger safety and comfort will be prioritised when […]
According to Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, 172 railway stations have been refurbished as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Stations will be better connected to city areas, and facilities like waiting rooms and restrooms will be upgraded as part of the plan to make them more accessible. Important elements consist of broader footbridges, lifts, […]
