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Amarnath Yatra: Railways launches special trains, introduces Aadhaar verification for pilgrims – All you need to know

Security has been enhanced for the pilgrimage, with coordinated deployment of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP)…

2 weeks agoJuly 5, 2026

Central Railway extends 216 Special Train services; check new dates, routes and booking details

Announcing the decision on X, Central Railway termed it “another important step…for the convenience of passengers”. The railway zone said…

2 weeks agoJuly 5, 2026

‘Bullet Train project is nearly 80% complete’: Ashwini Vaishnaw shares rollout plan

“Work on the Bullet Train project is progressing very fast. We will launch the Surat-Bilimora section in 2027,” Vaishnaw stated.

3 weeks agoJuly 4, 2026

Fertiliser loading rose 19.1% year-on-year, while the ‘Balance Other Goods’ category climbed 17.3%. Iron ore loading increased 9.4%, domestic coal rose 4.9%, total coal grew 3.6%, and clinker loading was up 7.2%.

Indian Railways June freight loading climbs 4%, passenger traffic reaches 63.8 crore

Indian Railways transported 142.21 million tonnes of freight in June 2026, marking a 4% increase from last year driven by…

3 weeks agoJuly 3, 2026

The Malda Division project has been approved as part of Indian Railways' broader effort to replace ageing relay-based signalling infrastructure with electronic systems across the national network.

Kavach ready: Indian Railways clears Rs 274-crore Malda upgrade – 20 stations to shift to electronic interlocking

Indian Railways has approved a Rs 274 crore project to replace relay-based interlocking systems with Electronic Interlocking at 20 locations…

3 weeks agoJuly 3, 2026

As Indian Railways expands Kavach and modernises signalling systems, domestic firms are increasingly investing in indigenous railway safety technologies, electronic interlocking and next-generation train protection solutions.

Kavach and beyond: How domestic firms are pushing to develop next-gen railway siganalling tech

Kavach has become the flagship of Indian Railways’ safety modernisation, but it is also catalysing a broader shift in the…

3 weeks agoJuly 3, 2026

The 4.59-km flyover, to be built from Bondamunda 'A' Cabin to Bondamunda Link 'B' Cabin, will let freight trains move on a separate track from passenger trains through this section.

Indian Railways clears Rs 135 crore Rourkela-Bondamunda upgrade: New 4.5-km flyover to boost freight capacity

Indian Railways has approved a Rs 135 crore flyover on the Rourkela-Bondamunda route in Odisha to separate freight and passenger…

3 weeks agoJuly 3, 2026

Podanur–Chennai tri-weekly special trains to run till August 2 – Full schedule and stoppages here

To clear the extra rush of passengers, the southern railway zone has announced Tri-Weekly Express trains between Podanur and Dr…

3 weeks agoJuly 3, 2026

Indian Railways has extended eight Special Express train services connecting Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu to accommodate increased passenger demand during July.

Indian Railways extends 8 Special Express Trains linking Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

Indian Railways has extended the operation of eight Special Express train services connecting Karnataka with Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu…

3 weeks agoJuly 2, 2026

Explained: Why Indian Railways is replacing legacy signalling with Rs 226 cr Electronic Interlocking project

Railway officials believe the upgrade will strengthen train operations on a section that handles both passenger and freight traffic.

3 weeks agoJuly 1, 2026

Coimbatore–Mumbai Express gets new halt at Yelahanka Station– Full route, schedule here

Indian Railways announced an additional stoppage for the Coimbatore–Mumbai Express at Yelahanka Junction in Bengaluru.

3 weeks agoJuly 1, 2026

The sanctioned work involves laying the balance 48-fibre OFC over 1,696.2 route kilometres spanning the Adra, Chakradharpur, Kharagpur and Ranchi divisions.

Indian Railways approves Rs 200 crore Optical Fibre Project for South Eastern Railway; to cover 1,696 km

Indian Railways approves a Rs 200 crore project to lay 48-fibre Optical Fibre Cable across South Eastern Railway, enhancing communication…

3 weeks agoJuly 1, 2026

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Indian Railways approves Rs 432 crore tech upgrade for high-traffic Asansol division

Indian Railways approves Rs 432 crore project to upgrade signalling infrastructure with electronic interlocking technology across 27 stations in Asansol…

3 weeks agoJuly 1, 2026

Indian Railways, Railways, Special Train, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka

Heading to Tamil Nadu or Karnataka? Check full details of Special ‘Superfast’ Train on Tiruchchirappalli–Bengaluru route

Southern Railway has announced the continuation of the Tiruchchirappalli–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Special Train for additional days in July 2026.

3 weeks agoJuly 1, 2026

Once the second line is up, the Railways expects to handle an extra 1.764 million tonnes of freight a year on the route.

Indian Railways approves Rs 499 crore doubling of Mansi-Saharsa line in Bihar

Indian Railways approves Rs 499 crore doubling of the 44.40-km Mansi-Saharsa section in Bihar to ease congestion, boost freight capacity…

3 weeks agoJuly 1, 2026

Indian Railways, Railways, Special Train, West Bengal, Telangana

Telangana-West Bengal connectivity gets a boost with Shalimar–Charlapalli Special Train, check full schedule and route

East Coast Railway has extended the services of the Shalimar–Charlapalli Special Train. The extension is expected to benefit passengers from…

3 weeks agoJuly 1, 2026

Can Mumbai’s local trains ever be crime-proof? Maharashtra bets on CCTV, AI and more policing

The Maharashtra government plans to expand CCTV coverage, strengthen police patrolling and improve emergency medical facilities across Mumbai’s suburban railway…

3 weeks agoJune 30, 2026

Indian Railways, Railways, Special Train, Train, Hyderabad, Gorakhpur

Travelling Between Hyderabad and Gorakhpur? Check the Weekly Special Train Schedule

South Central Railway has extended the operation of its weekly special train services between Hyderabad and Gorakhpur in response to…

3 weeks agoJune 30, 2026

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Southern Railway extends special services, diverts 2 express trains; Check details

Cabinet approves Rs 3,907 crore railway projects; Odisha, Jharkhand to get 145 km of new rail lines

New IRCTC website beta version goes live: All about new features for faster ticket booking

No more linen theft? Indian Railways plans strict measures in AC coaches

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: Odisha to run special trains from Barbil, Bangriposi to Puri – Full route, stations inside