Indian Railways plans to double train origination capacity from 48 major cities by 2030. This massive infrastructure push aims to decongest networks and boost connectivity. Learn about the key cities and projects involved.
Indian Railways unveils a major plan to double its capacity in 48 cities by 2030, targeting both suburban and non-suburban networks for a transformative upgrade. Read the full strategy.
South Eastern Railway approves Rs 418.11 crore project to replace 125-year-old Kolaghat bridge. The new structure, set for 2027, will restore full-speed operations on the busy Howrah-Kharagpur section.
Visakhapatnam's railway station redevelopment is set to begin with a new design featuring 14 platforms, 16 lines, and airport-like facilities. The ₹500 crore project aims for completion in two years.
Global & Indian food chains like McDonald's, KFC, Haldiram's are set to open outlets at Indian railway stations. First outlets expected in 2026. Read more.
Central Railway plans to launch new train services from Ajni station in Nagpur within months to decongest routes. ₹1,500 crore allocated for Kumbh Mela upgrades. Read the latest developments.
Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal in Bengaluru is set for a Rs 17-crore upgrade to add passenger facilities, even as current maintenance issues like stains and rust persist. Read the full report.
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.
13 railway stations in Delhi, including New Delhi and Anand Vihar, are being transformed with modern facilities. The upgrade includes better waiting areas, CCTV, and amenities for a superior commuter experience.
Buxar railway station, Bihar's gateway, is undergoing a major Rs 30 lakh upgrade to add two new platforms and modernise tracks. This will boost train handling capacity and improve connectivity to Patna and Ghazipur.
Railway Board EDCC Shailendra Singh inspected Banaras Railway Station, directing staff on maintenance, future development, and commercial management. Read the full report.
North Eastern Railway's Varanasi DRM Ashish Jain inspected safety & passenger amenities at Sadat and Jakhaniyan stations. Read about the key findings and instructions issued.
A 17-year-old pharmacy student and an unidentified man died after being hit by trains near Kadambathur station. Locals blame lack of safe crossing despite decade-long demands.
The Centre has sanctioned 38 crucial railway projects worth Rs 89,780 crore for Maharashtra, boosting connectivity and infrastructure. Read about the key routes and economic impact.
The crucial field survey for the Almatti-Kushtagi railway line is finished. The DPR is due by May 2026, promising better connectivity for central & north Karnataka. Read more.
South Western Railway detects over 7.7 lakh ticketless travel cases Jan-Nov 2025, a 10% jump. Bengaluru division sees highest violations. Officials cite increased checks and passenger volume.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Lok Sabha that survey for Pathankot-Jogindernagar gauge conversion is done. DPR is being prepared. He also detailed the massive strategic Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail project. Read for full details.
Indian Railways has successfully provided free high-speed WiFi at more than 6000 stations nationwide. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced a major CCTV surveillance upgrade for enhanced passenger safety.
The detailed project report for the new Almatti-Kushtagi railway line will be completed in the next five months, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced. The survey work is already finished.
Central Railway converts retired coaches into 24x7 multi-cuisine restaurants at four new stations. 10-year contracts offered to attract major food brands. E-auction on Dec 22.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division reports a major surge in revenue from ticket checking, with Rs 89.4 lakh collected in Nov 2025 alone. Read how intensified enforcement is curbing unauthorized travel.
MP Praveen Patel leads high-level meeting with Railway Board officials to preserve Prayagraj's 165-year-old railway heritage. Key proposals include adaptive reuse and accurate documentation.
Himachal Pradesh's failure to transfer land and pay its share is delaying the Rs 6,753 crore Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri railway line. Get the full details on the project's status and strategic implications.
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
A 20-year-old passenger in Thane was arrested after a ticket inspector caught him using a forged digital season ticket on an AC suburban train. Police are investigating the fraud's scope.
Centre sanctions massive Rs 35,045-crore rail plan for Telangana, featuring 20 projects including 6 new lines and 14 doubling works across 2,165 km. Details inside.
A grinding stone was found on railway tracks in Kochi's Pachalam, raising sabotage fears. The Mysuru-Kochuveli Express loco pilot spotted it at 4:50 AM. A puppy was found dead nearby. Read details.
Mumbai's Central & Western Railways mandate ID proof with AC local passes to combat counterfeit tickets. Strict checks, joint teams deployed. Violators face fines & up to 7 years jail.
Northern Railway's Lucknow division disburses its first Rs 1 crore insurance payout under the RSP scheme to the family of track maintainer Anwar Ali. Read the full story.
Central Railway's Nagpur Division recovered ₹11.29 lakh in fines in a massive ticket-checking drive on November 29, detecting 1,665 cases of irregular travel across 23 trains. Read the full story.