Pongal Rush: Southern Railway Announces Special Trains
Southern Railway introduces additional special trains between Chennai, Tirunelveli, and other key stations to manage the festive Pongal passenger rush. Check dates and timings here.
Southern Railway introduces additional special trains between Chennai, Tirunelveli, and other key stations to manage the festive Pongal passenger rush. Check dates and timings here.
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.
The redeveloped Chandigarh Railway Station shows progress with a new concourse & facilities, but the RLDA project misses another deadline. Full functionality now expected by April 2026. Details inside.
Railway track doubling between Thiruvananthapuram Central and Parassala is 70% complete, aiming for an August 2026 finish. The project will boost connectivity and cut delays on the key southern route.
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.
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.
Kanpur's Anwarganj elevated railway track project receives Rs 35.87 crore for land acquisition. The 17-km track aims to eliminate 18 level crossings, easing traffic for 50 lakh citizens by 2027. Read more.
Southern Railway will run special trains from Jan 8-21 for Pongal rush. Advance booking opens at 8 am on Sunday, Jan 4. Plan your travel now!
Indian Railways cuts Kollam-Chennai Express travel time by 1 hour 25 minutes via Punalur route. Now the fastest train to Chennai from South Kerala. Details inside!
A flagship government infrastructure project is struggling with significant implementation delays, raising concerns about cost overruns and missed deadlines. Read the full report on the challenges and official response.
Southern Railway launches a major new timetable on Jan 1, introducing 8 new trains and speeding up 79 services. Key routes see travel times cut by up to 85 minutes. Details inside.
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.
Southern Railway begins using 6 million litres daily of recycled sewage water for coach cleaning & maintenance in Chennai, a major step for urban water sustainability. Read how it works.
SECR proposes a massive ₹71.31 crore redevelopment for Itwari station in Nagpur to double its capacity, easing congestion at Nagpur junction. Key upgrades include wider platforms, new FOB, lifts & escalators.
Massive railway infrastructure projects worth ₹12,680 crore are set to transform Nagpur into a modern transport hub, enhancing passenger capacity and convenience. Read about the key upgrades.
Southern Railway will use treated sewage water for coach cleaning & maintenance in Chennai, sourcing 6 MLD from Langs Garden plant. A major step for water conservation.
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.
East Coast Railway plans to double train originating capacity from Bhubaneswar, Puri & Visakhapatnam by 2030. Major infrastructure upgrades underway to reduce congestion and boost connectivity.
Saudi-led coalition warns of immediate response to UAE-backed STC forces in Yemen, accusing them of rights abuses. Tensions escalate in southern Yemen. Read the latest developments.
Southern Railway introduces special trains via Podanur to manage Sabarimala pilgrim rush. Check new schedules for Kollam-Narasapur and Charlapalli-Kollam routes.
A major Georgian railway modernization project is now operational, enhancing Eurasian connectivity under China's Belt and Road Initiative. Discover the strategic impact.
Southern Railway introduces OTP authentication for tatkal bookings on five key trains from Chennai to curb misuse. Learn which trains are affected and how it enhances transparency.
Indian Railways allocates Rs 432 crore to rebuild a crucial bridge on the Howrah-Kharagpur section, enabling 130 kmph speeds and future expansion. Details inside.
After a Vande Bharat train collided with an autorickshaw near Varkala, Southern Railway plans more barricades to prevent track trespassing. Read about the safety measures and public concerns.
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.
Industry leaders and activists demand progress on the 240km Sambhajinagar-Dharashiv rail line. The project promises to boost industry, tourism, and regional development in Marathwada.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw assures DCM Eknath Shinde that the stalled Thane-Mulund suburban station project will restart. The cost has doubled to Rs 245 crore. Read for details.
A new 237-km fourth railway line between Itarsi, Bhopal, and Bina, built at Rs 4,329 crore, promises to end delays, boost freight, and spur economic growth in central MP. Discover the impact.