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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
To update its Blue Line trains and improve the safety, comfort and travel experience of its passengers, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has begun a massive mid-life rehabilitation project. The goal of the program is to guarantee that the oldest trains, known as RS-1s, are still up to date in terms of safety and […]
A joint research by ASSOCHAM and the Automotive and Equipment Skill Council (AESCLA) states that Indian Railways aims to have a freight capacity of 3,000 million tonnes by 2030, positioning it to play a crucial role in supporting the country’s economic growth. There is a lot of space for growth in the rail sector, which […]
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 […]
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 […]
Concerns about several stations being part of the recently formed South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR), with its headquarters in Visakhapatnam, have been addressed by the Ministry of Railways. Concerns were allayed when authorities revealed that the Palasa-Ichchapuram stretch, which extends for around 50 km, comprises seven stations in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh: Palasa, […]
Parliament was informed that Indian Railways had spent more than ₹34,000 crore on passenger amenities over the past three fiscal years, mainly to improve crowd control and the travel experience. In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that the allocations were ₹9,392 crore in FY24, ₹12,884 […]
