Jhansi Railway Hires 370 Ex-Servicemen in Pioneering MoU
Jhansi Railway Division signs a landmark MoU with AWPO to deploy 370 ex-servicemen as traffic gatemen and pointsmen, enhancing operational safety. Deployment begins in 15 days.
Jhansi Railway Division signs a landmark MoU with AWPO to deploy 370 ex-servicemen as traffic gatemen and pointsmen, enhancing operational safety. Deployment begins in 15 days.
Trichy railway division starts container freight from Peralam, Tiruvarur. First load: 48 containers of caustic soda to Andhra Pradesh, covering 1,357km. Expected monthly revenue ~Rs 41.2 lakh. Read more.
Central Railway's Bhusawal division stations a state-of-the-art High Speed Accident Relief Train (HS-SPART) at Manmad Junction, featuring an onboard operation theatre and advanced rescue gear for swift emergency response ahead of Kumbh Mela 2026-28.
Thiruvananthapuram railway division records a 12% surge in passenger revenue and 5.88% parcel growth in 2025. Punctuality stays above 90%. 29 staff win Rail Seva Puraskar. Read more.
Aadhar Raj, former ADRM of Danapur division, appointed as Joint Secretary in Ministry of Power for five years. Read about his key contributions to railway development.
Ranchi railway division launches a 7-km bus service between Lohardaga and Irgaon due to bridge cracks. Trains diverted, some cancelled until March. Read details.
The newly formed Jammu Railway Division marks its first year with significant operational successes, including handling over 1.5 lakh passengers and 2.5 lakh tonnes of freight. Discover the impact on connectivity and regional development.
Maharashtra emerges as India's railway development leader with 35 mega projects worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore. Discover how this investment transforms Mumbai and Vidarbha's connectivity.
Chamarajanagar railway station's Rs 24 crore redevelopment under Amrit Bharat scheme is 90% complete. Officials target Feb end for final works, aiming to decongest Mysuru and boost tourism.
A crack on bridge pillars over Koel River disrupts rail services on Ranchi-Lohardaga-Tori section. Key trains cancelled from Jan 4-8. Details on altered routes and safety measures inside.
RPF constable Dinesh Kumar injured after service rifle accidentally discharges at Kathua railway station in Jammu & Kashmir. Officials rush to spot, case registered. Read for details.
A Railway Protection Force constable was injured in an accidental firing incident at Kathua railway station in Jammu and Kashmir. The incident occurred during a routine check. Read the full report.
Jammu & Kashmir Police launch investigation after a cricketer displayed a Palestinian flag on his helmet during a local tournament. The incident sparks debate on sports and political expression.
RPF flying squad nabs a man smuggling 38 liquor bottles from Muri station to dry state Bihar on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the arrest and investigation.
A tragic train accident near Barh station claims a woman's life and leaves her husband, the family's sole breadwinner, severely injured. Police also probe a separate murder case in Bihta. Read the full report.
Western Railway achieved 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and digital transformation in 2025. Explore its safety, heritage, and infrastructure milestones. Read the full report.
South Western Railway achieves full electrification of the treacherous 55km Ghat section after a successful trial. The Rs 93.5 crore project overcomes steep gradients, 57 tunnels, and landslides. Read more about this infrastructure milestone.
Southern Railway's Madurai division completes major yard remodelling at Tuticorin & Milavittan, installing a modern Electronic Interlocking system for safer, smoother train operations. Read the full report.
A goods train derailment near Hajipur, Bihar, disrupts rail traffic. No casualties reported. Restoration efforts by railway teams are currently underway. Details inside.
Varanasi railway division's accident relief trains and medical van achieve 5S work management certification, a first for North Eastern Railway. Read about the systematic Japanese techniques used.
North Central Railway launches intensive training for staff ahead of Magh Mela 2026, focusing on soft skills, safety, and crowd management to enhance pilgrim experience.
Chakradharpur division cancels 9 passenger trains from Dec 25-28 due to dense fog threatening elephant corridors. This marks the fourth consecutive cancellation wave, disrupting commuters.
Hindu groups in Jammu protest against alleged discrimination in MBBS admissions at Government Medical College, Jammu. They demand a separate merit list and threaten a complete shutdown.
Hindutva groups in Jammu protest against reservation policy for medical college admissions, threatening a complete shutdown. Key details on the demands and police response.
Chakradharpur railway division officials were honoured by WTI for halting multiple trains to allow a herd of 22 elephants safe crossing near the Jharkhand-Odisha border. Read about this commendable conservation effort.
Bengaluru's Yelahanka to get India's first fully elevated railway terminal at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore. The project aims to decongest the city and boost connectivity. Read for details.
Trichy railway division conducted surprise midnight inspections at 25 non-interlocked level crossings to enforce safety compliance. Read about the findings and the DRM's warning.
A 49-year-old clerk from Markachho block died after falling while trying to board the moving Kolkata-Jammu Tawi Express at Koderma station. He was rushed to hospital but declared dead. Read the full report.
Kannada Development Authority urges Railways to allow Kannada in Bengaluru division recruitment exams, demands inquiry and re-conduct. Read the full story.
Quick-thinking loco pilots averted a tragedy by stopping a passenger train just in time to save six Asiatic lions on the tracks in Bhavnagar division. Read how vigilance and coordination protect wildlife.