Indian Railways has set a new target to renew 7,900 kilometres of train tracks in FY 2026-27, as part of its broader push to strengthen infra, enhance safety and support the rollout of faster trains ...

Battery-powered traction systems are expected to play a key role in these segments, while electric locomotives will continue to dominate long-distance routes supported by overhead power lines. India ...

Indian Railways is planning to roll out nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains from West Bengal and Assam to improve long-distance travel across the country. The proposed services aim to offer ...

Indian Railways' first sleeper-class Vande Bharat train, scheduled to operate between Assam's Guwahati and West Bengal's Howrah, is all set to be inaugurated on Saturday, January 17, by Prime Minister ...

It was double delight for the Indian Railways at the 75th senior National basketball championship at the Nehru Indoor Stadium on Sunday. In the women’s section, Railways defeated Kerala 75-66 to ...

The Indian Railways plans to use galvanised steel rails in coastal and high-humidity regions to reduce corrosion and quadruple track life, two people aware of the development said. The move is being ...

With the implementation of the “Timetable of Trains TAG 2026,” Indian Railways has made some substantial enhancements that will lead to faster trains, improved on-time performance, and better overall ...

Indian Railways will undergo a major transformation in 2026, with a strong focus on passenger safety, technology, innovation and structural reforms, including the extensive use of artificial ...

Passenger safety, technology-led innovation and expanded long-distance services anchor the Railways’ 2026 overhaul plan Indian Railways is preparing for a wide-ranging transformation in 2026, with ...

The recent decision of Indian Railways (IR) to raise fares on all classes of travel, other than suburban rail, season passes and short-distance second-class ordinary, reflects a dilemma that has long ...

CHENNAI: The Indian Railways has rolled back its earlier decision to stop the production of Vande Bharat chair cars after completing 120 train sets. The Railway Board has now issued an order to ...

The train will have 16 coaches with a total capacity of around 823 passengers. Indian Railways is set to introduce its first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, marking a major upgrade in overnight rail ...