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Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off new Bengaluru-Mumbai Express: Check schedule, ticket prices, and run time

Indian Railways has launched the new bi-weekly Bengaluru-Mumbai Express connecting SMVT Bengaluru and LTT Mumbai in 24 hours, with services…

May 17, 2026 20:48 IST

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw described this as a "waste to wealth" opportunity, directing officials to substantially raise Railways' share of fly ash movement toward brick kilns, cement plants and construction sites.

Indian Railways see 170% surge in cement freight: Can new bulk terminals offset rising fuel cost

Indian Railways has moved 170% more cement in the past four months compared to the same period before a set…

May 15, 2026 16:39 IST

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Mumbai-Uttarakhand direct train service extended – Check date and full route here

Western Railway extends Mumbai Central to Kathgodam superfast special train till 21 May 2026, improving Uttarakhand travel and tourism connectivity…

Updated: May 15, 2026 13:21 IST

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Telangana gets Railway boost with multiple new weekly trains to Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat

Telangana gets new weekly trains improving connectivity to Andhra, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, easing travel for pilgrimage, trade, and passengers significantly.…

Updated: May 15, 2026 11:46 IST

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Amritsar Railway Station to be redeveloped — What passengers can expect from Rs 502 crore upgrade

Indian Railways has approved ₹402 crore for redeveloping the station, along with an additional ₹100 crore to build new platforms.…

Updated: May 15, 2026 10:50 IST

Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu flags off the Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri Amrit Bharat Express at Amritsar Railway Station alongside an image of the orange-and-grey Amrit Bharat train.

Amrit Bharat Express flagged off between Amritsar and New Jalpaiguri

Ravneet Singh Bittu flagged off the Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri Amrit Bharat Express, adding a new affordable long-distance rail option connecting Punjab…

May 14, 2026 18:49 IST

Bengaluru Suburban Rail to get 153 metro-style coaches, new fleet to boost connectivity in key corridors

The Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project received a major boost after ICF secured a Rs. 1,513 crore contract to supply 153…

Updated: May 12, 2026 12:10 IST

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Relief for railway passengers: Special train service on Narasapur–Bengaluru route extended amid surge in demand

South Central Railway extends services on Narasapur–Bengaluru special train to ease summer rush, improve seat availability, and reduce long waiting…

May 12, 2026 11:15 IST

‘Build trains to every Panchayat’: Vembu predicts ’10-15 year economic boom’ after Vaishnaw’s railway pitch

Sridhar Vembu backed Union Minister Vaishnaw Ashwini’s claims about switching out flights with trains, given the boom in Indian Railways…

May 12, 2026 08:07 IST

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Bullet Trains over Planes? Why Ashwini Vaishnaw is warning airline investors

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday that high-speed rail corridors between Mumbai–Pune and Hyderabad–Bengaluru will dominate air travel, making…

Updated: May 12, 2026 06:46 IST

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Big boost for Karnataka: More daily train services on Bengaluru, Hubballi and Mysuru routes — Full list here

South Western Railway has regularised multiple Karnataka train services, including Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mysuru, Vijayapura, Channapatna, Ashokapuram, and Bangarapet routes, offering…

Updated: May 11, 2026 15:25 IST

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40 special trips: Direct Summer Special Train on Barmer-Haridwar route to start from this week – Check timings

To improve connectivity and ease passenger rush, Indian Railways has announced a bi-weekly summer special express train between Barmer and…

Updated: May 11, 2026 11:10 IST

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Bengaluru-Mumbai Summer Special Train to begin on May 19 – Check stoppages, full route here

To improve connectivity and provide convenience to commuters during the summer season, Indian Railways has announced a special train service…

Updated: May 11, 2026 10:10 IST

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East Coast Railway adds extra coaches on Howrah–Puri and Shalimar–Charlapalli trains till May 15

East Coast Railway has added extra coaches to the Howrah–Puri and Shalimar–Charlapalli trains. These trains will operate with the additional…

May 9, 2026 17:12 IST

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Bengaluru–Mumbai superfast train to roll out in June—Check train route, stops and benefits here

Union Minister Prahlad Joshi took to Twitter and stated that, during a conversation with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, it was…

May 9, 2026 15:45 IST

"A total of 13,800 packages of spices were loaded into the rake, with a total weight of approximately 4,20,000 kilograms (420 tonnes). Through this operation, the Railways earned more than Rs 25.28 lakh in freight revenue," Western Railway said in a press statement.

The ‘Jeera’ Express: Indian Railways makes history – Transports 420 tonnes of Cumin; net Rs 25 lakh

“This marks a historic achievement for the Ahmedabad Division, as organised rail transportation of spices has been carried out for…

May 8, 2026 16:15 IST

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Telangana–AP weekly train announced: Check timings and start date for new services between Secunderabad–Anakapalle

To boost connectivity between Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, Ministry of Railways has announced new Secunderabad–Anakapalle–Secunderabad Weekly Express train. Check train…

Updated: May 8, 2026 13:26 IST