Eastern Railway to Double Train Capacity in Key Cities
Eastern Railway unveils a 5-year plan to double train capacity in Kolkata, Bhagalpur & other hubs to tackle rising passenger traffic. Major infrastructure upgrades planned. Read more.
Eastern Railway unveils a 5-year plan to double train capacity in Kolkata, Bhagalpur & other hubs to tackle rising passenger traffic. Major infrastructure upgrades planned. Read more.
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.
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.
South Western Railway announces a major overhaul of train schedules from January 1, 2025. Get details on 35 affected trains, new timings, and halts.
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.
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.
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.
Russia's SVR alleges Ukrainian diplomats seek Western residency as peace talks stall. Kyiv faces corruption probes and internal unrest. Read the full report on the escalating info war.
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.
Two more killed by elephant herds in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, raising fatalities to six. Forest officials cite retaliation after villagers attacked herd. Read the full report.
KDA Chairman Prof Purushotham Bilimale has urged Railway Minister V Somanna to take action against officials for linguistic negligence and implement a self-regulation mechanism. Read more.
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.
A 75-year-old retired lawyer from Mumbai faced repeated rude treatment from officials at Valsad railway station while trying to buy a ticket. She filed a formal complaint 24 days later, demanding action. Read the full story.
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.
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.