As a significant step forward in regional connectivity, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the direct 20-coach Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar. Starting May 2, the public will be able to access the service. The fact that Omar Abdullah and Jitendra Singh were present at the inaugural event highlights the project’s importance […]
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India has granted the “Eat Right Station” designation to ten stations along the Northeast Frontier Railway, an initiative to improve rail passengers’ access to safe food. According to Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, the Chief Public Relations Officer, the certification is effective from March 30, 2026, to March 29, 2028, […]
By opening the Kashmir Valley to Amazon’s specialised goods services run by Northern Railway, Indian Railways has improved logistical connections. Adarsh Nagar in the National Capital Region and Budgam in Kashmir will now have a dependable two-way supply chain thanks to the initiative’s daily VP-based freight delivery. To improve market integration, the corridor allows for […]
Indian Railways detailed a massive deployment of special trains to handle increasing passenger demand, as reviewed by Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during preparations for the summer travel season. The Railways want to run 18,262 summer special train services on popular lines from April 15th to July 15th, 2026. Additional services are being advertised to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
