Imagine a train hurtling down the tracks at 160 kmph. Now imagine a system that watches every signal, monitors every movement, and—if something goes wrong—automatically applies the brakes before a disaster can happen. That’s exactly what Kavach does. Indian Railways has commissioned its indigenous Automatic Train Protection system on the Prayagraj–Kanpur section of the busy […]
To prevent touts from abusing the booking system and to provide customers more leeway to change their boarding stations, Indian Railways has updated its policies on ticket cancellation. The revised system, which will be put into place in stages from April 1, 2026, to April 15, 2026, will be more stringent in its linking of […]
An important step towards improving rail safety and operational efficiency has been taken by Indian Railways with the commissioning of the indigenous Kavach Automatic Train Protection system on the Prayagraj-Kanpur portion of the major Delhi-Howrah corridor. From Prayagraj to Kanpur, a distance of 190 route kilometres, the system is now operational. Between Subedarganj and Manauri, […]
In order to improve onboard catering services and eradicate unlawful selling, Indian Railways has introduced digitally traceable food packages and QR code-enabled identification cards, as Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed Parliament on Thursday. All vendors and assistance in the catering industry are now required to carry identification cards with QR codes, according to the minister’s […]
With an expansion from five cities to twenty-six, the length of India’s metro rail network has more than tripled in the last eleven years, making it the third largest in the world. The yearly budget for the metro rose from 5,798 crore in 2013–14 to 29,550 crore in 2025–26, and 38 projects totalling 3.44 lakh […]
In order to enhance train operations and increase safety, Indian Railways renewed 54,600 km of tracks between 2014 and 2026, as told to the Parliament on Wednesday. The percentage of the rail network that has been improved to accommodate sectional speeds of 110 km/h or greater has increased from roughly 40% in 2014 to over […]
To enhance mobility and operational efficiency on important lines in eastern India, the two railway multi-tracking projects valued at ₹4,474 crore have been sanctioned by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), which is headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Expanding the Indian Railways network by 192 km over five districts in West Bengal and […]
To help local farmers and traders reach more customers, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has added refrigerated parcel van services to its parcel logistics network. These vans can deliver horticulture and other perishable goods from Mizoram. The introduction of passenger and freight train services has greatly enhanced mobility for both passengers and commodities throughout the […]
In line with the modernisation objective of Indian Railways, RITES Ltd., a prominent transport infrastructure consultant, is advancing the redevelopment of Kollam Railway Station under the Southern Railway. The recently built Multi-Level Car Parking (MLCP) facility, which cost ₹28.75 crore, is now operational as part of the project. There is space for 228 two-wheelers and […]
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 […]
