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.
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.
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.
Angelina Jolie visits Rafah Crossing, highlights Gaza's catastrophic aid crisis as Israel suspends groups. Winter storms kill 20, worsen humanitarian disaster. Read more.
An unfinished railway overbridge in Buxar's Itadhi area has led to severe daily traffic jams for three years, disrupting school commutes and daily life. Locals blame administrative apathy.
Two teenage sisters from Beejna village died after being hit by a passenger train while crossing tracks to pluck bathua. Police are investigating the tragic accident. Read more for details.
Western Railway achieved 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and digital transformation in 2025. Explore its safety, heritage, and infrastructure milestones. Read the full report.
A new Foot Over Bridge in Mumbai's Bhandup suburb promises safer, quicker east-west crossings over busy railway lines, reducing congestion and detours for daily commuters. Discover the key features and impact.
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.
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.
Five people died after a passenger train hit their vehicle at an unmanned crossing in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur. Details on the tragic accident and ongoing investigation.
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.
A family of five, including two children, died after a freight train rammed their motorcycle at an unmanned railway crossing near Roza Junction. Read the full report on the tragic accident.
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.
Trichy railway division conducted surprise midnight inspections at 25 non-interlocked level crossings to enforce safety compliance. Read about the findings and the DRM's warning.
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.
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.
Israel's Ayalon Highways project completes 20,000 drone flights, showcasing a national strategy for unmanned traffic and logistics. Discover how this tech is shaping the future.
The IAF's first Unmanned Aerial Systems test course concluded in Bengaluru. Graduates will now test indigenous drones, strengthening India's defence self-reliance. 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.
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.