Multiple wildfires threaten Stanford and Pearly Beach in South Africa's Western Cape, forcing evacuations and disrupting travel. Authorities urge vigilance as firefighters battle blazes.
A 30-year-old woman in Mumbai was caught using a fake season pass on a counterfeit app created by her friend. Both have been booked by the GRP. Read the full investigation details.
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.
Delays in land acquisition by KIADB and failure to clear encroachments by SWR are crippling the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project. Costs have skyrocketed from ₹1,470 crore to ₹5,000 crore. Read the full report.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil's passing leaves a deep void in Goa and the Western Ghats conservation movement. His legacy includes the historic 1987-88 march and the landmark WGEEP report. Read about his fight to save the biodiversity hotspot.
Mumbai's busy Virar-Churchgate railway corridor is halfway through installing the indigenous KAVACH safety system. The Rs 67-crore project aims to prevent collisions and is on track for a September completion. Read more about this major safety upgrade.
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.
Four key train services, including Chamundi and Basava Express, will now stop at Nayandahalli in Bengaluru, enhancing connectivity for commuters. Learn the new schedule and routes.
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.
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.
CBI uncovers a massive departmental exam scam in Western Railway involving remote access tampering of computer-based tests for promotions. 10 officials booked, FIRs filed. Details inside.
Electrification of the scenic Sakleshpur–Subramanya ghats section paves the way for smoother Bengaluru-Mangaluru rail travel. A Vande Bharat Express is now under serious consideration. Read more about this engineering feat.
South Western Railway reports a 15% revenue surge to nearly Rs 7 crore till Dec 2025. Passenger traffic grew 6.5% and freight hit a record 5.1 MT in December. Festive season and new trains fueled growth.
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 Vande Bharat Express train was halted for nearly an hour near Bengaluru after a bird strike damaged its power supply. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon. Read the full details here.
South Western Railway announces 17 additional trips for Bengaluru-Bidar Special Express to manage festive season crowds. Check new schedule and important travel advisories here.
Heavy fog across North India causes major train delays, severe overcrowding at Jaipur station. Key trains like Jodhpur-Howrah Express running late. Read the full report on the travel crisis.
Indian Railways has successfully electrified the challenging 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya stretch in Karnataka's Western Ghats, marking a major engineering feat and completing the Bengaluru-Mangaluru route. Read more.
South Western Railway revises Hubballi-KSR Bengaluru Superfast Express timetable from Jan 1, sparking public outcry over lack of consultation. New departure set for 11:30 PM.
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 Railways extends operations of 10 weekly & bi-weekly special trains till Feb to handle extra passenger traffic. Check new dates for Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam & other routes.
Frequent travellers from Hubballi express strong displeasure over the revised midnight schedule of the sole super-fast express to Bengaluru, seeking Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's intervention. Details inside.
Mumbai's Central and Western Railways will launch 749 additional suburban services by 2030, enabled by new coaching terminals at Panvel, Kalyan, Parel, and LTT. This expansion aims to reduce overcrowding and improve commuter reliability.
One passenger died after two coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire near Visakhapatnam. Officials suspect the blaze started in the linen storage area. Read for details on rescue, investigation, and helpline numbers.
Western Railway's 2025 saw 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and major safety upgrades. Discover how WR is leading India's sustainable transport revolution.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division completes electrification of the challenging Sakleshpur-Subramanya Road ghat section, a major step towards eco-friendly operations and 100% railway electrification. Read more about this engineering feat.
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.