A Rs 381 crore shortfall from the Telangana government has derailed Hyderabad's MMTS Phase-II. Completed tracks lie unused, affecting suburban rail expansion. Read why commuters are frustrated.
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.
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.
India's first bullet train, the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail, is set for launch on August 15, 2027. The 508-km corridor will slash travel time to under 3 hours. Read all details.
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.
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.
India's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project faces a significant cost escalation to Rs 1.98 lakh crore due to delays. The high-speed rail aims to cut travel time to under 2 hours.
India's first bullet train project faces an 83% cost overrun, now estimated at Rs 1.98 lakh crore. The Surat-Bilimora section aims for a 2027 launch, with full operations by 2029. Read the latest updates.
India's ambitious Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project faces an 83% cost escalation to Rs 1.98 lakh crore, with completion now expected by December 2029. Read about the delays and new timelines.
The Bengaluru suburban rail project faces a massive cost escalation of Rs 1,000 crore while progress remains slow. Get the latest details on the cabinet's approval.
Mumbai GRP establishes round-the-clock helpdesks at all suburban railway stations for visible policing and emergency aid. New SOP ensures commuter assistance for security, lost items, and medical emergencies.
India's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project cost is set to almost double to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. The first section is slated to open on August 15, 2027. Read the full details.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw witnessed the final breakthrough of a key bullet train tunnel in Delhi. The excavation, completed in 18 months, used advanced drill and blast methods. Read more on this major infrastructure achievement.
India's bullet train project achieves a major milestone with the breakthrough of its first mountain tunnel in Palghar, Maharashtra. Get the latest updates on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor progress.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms India's first bullet train will begin operations on Independence Day 2027. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail will be rolled out in phases. Read the full plan.
India's first bullet train, connecting Mumbai and Ahmedabad, is set for launch on August 15, 2027. Check the high-speed route, key features, and travel time.
India's first bullet train will begin phased operations from August 15, 2027, with full Ahmedabad-Mumbai service by 2029. Get the complete timeline and latest construction updates here.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces India's first bullet train will be ready by August 15, 2027. Get all details on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route, cost, and latest construction updates.
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.
Central Railway celebrated a landmark 2025 with record passenger numbers, revenue, and freight. It marked 100 years of electrification and pioneered KAVACH trials. Read about its transformative year.
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.
MRVC commissions IIT Bombay to benchmark suburban rail costs against Metro, focusing on passenger-kilometre cost, energy use & long-term financial viability for MMR.
Residents of Chennai's Pattabiram face daily commute nightmares due to severely reduced bus services, forcing reliance on trains and risky bike rides. Learn about the community's struggle and official responses.
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation's Rs 110 crore plan to restore Subhash Bridge is more expensive than building several new flyovers. Get the full details and cost comparison here.
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.
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.