Western Railway commissions the 6th Line between Kandivali and Borivali, finishing Phase-I of the Mumbai Central-Borivali project. This new corridor provides a dedicated path for long-distance trains, aiming to reduce congestion and improve punctuality on
Central Railway introduces 14 new air-conditioned local train services on the CSMT-Panvel Harbour line starting January 26, 2026, replacing existing non-AC services.
Central Railway's passenger earnings hit Rs 5,881 crore in Apr-Dec 2025, a 5% rise. Over 1.2 billion passengers travelled, with suburban and non-suburban networks showing strong growth. Read the full analysis.
Central Railway cancels key trains connecting Nagpur, Amravati to Pune from Jan 23-25 for crucial Daund-Manmad doubling work. Check list, plan travel carefully.
Western Railway cancels 120 suburban services on Jan 12 & 13, 2026, for sixth line work between Kandivali-Borivali. Plan your commute as part of a 30-day block period.
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.
A major fire erupted on a garbage-laden train in Mumbai, severely affecting Central Railway services. Read about the incident, response, and ongoing disruptions.
Rajasthan's plans to auction gold and emerald mines in the Aravallis are suspended. The Supreme Court's ban on new leases has stalled high-value projects in Rajsamand and Udaipur. Read the full story.
Western Railway's 60-km Virar-Churchgate corridor is getting the indigenous KAVACH safety system, with 50% work complete. The Rs 67 crore project aims to cut accidents and will be operational by September 2026. Read more.
Western Railway to conduct critical safety tests for 18-car local trains on the Virar-Dahanu Road section. Results will determine future deployment to ease peak-hour congestion. Read the full details.
Western Railway's ticket checking drives from April-Dec 2025 recovered Rs 155.46 crore in fines, a 49% jump. Mumbai suburban section contributed Rs 41.26 crore. Read more about the crackdown.
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.
Mumbai's suburban rail sees a 7% drop in fatalities in 2025, but 2,287 deaths underscore a persistent safety emergency. Track crossing and overcrowding remain top killers.
Mumbai's suburban railways saw over 6 daily deaths in 2025, with 2,287 fatalities. Track crossing remains the top killer. Activists blame unchecked development and lack of transport alternatives. Read the full report.
Railways ministry approves 32.46 km quadrupling project between Badlapur and Karjat under MUTP-3B to ease congestion and boost safety. Project to be completed in 3-4 years.
Western Railway achieved 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and digital transformation in 2025. Explore its safety, heritage, and infrastructure milestones. Read the full report.
A scheduled mega block on Mumbai's Central Line from Mulund to Matunga allowed for crucial track, signal, and overhead equipment maintenance. Services are set to resume post-block, promising safer commutes.
Central & Western Railway announce massive capacity boost for Mumbai's lifeline. 749 new suburban services, 95 long-distance trains planned to reduce overcrowding. Details inside.
A 15-day sit-in against a coal block project in Raigarh's Tamnar region turned violent, leaving a police officer and several cops injured. Vehicles were torched as tensions escalated. Read the full details.
Central Railway's Mumbai division will conduct a megablock on December 28 for maintenance. Check revised train schedules for Main and Harbour lines, alternative travel options, and plan your commute accordingly.
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.
Central & Western Railway to run special suburban trains on Dec 31 midnight in Mumbai. Check full schedule for CSMT, Kalyan, Harbour line, Churchgate, and Virar services for safe travel.
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.
Western Railway announces major block, cancelling up to 1750 trains over 5 days for crucial signalling upgrade work between Kandivli and Borivli. Plan your commute.
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.
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.
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.
Orissa High Court gives state until Jan 8 to investigate PIL alleging massive under-utilisation of iron ore mining capacity, causing crores in revenue loss. Read the full details.