Tag: Indian Railways

Chandigarh: Rail traffic on the Delhi-Ambala section will remain disrupted from May 30 to June 6 due to technical railway works being carried out between Shahabad Markanda and Mohri railway stations. During this period, several key trains passing through Chandigarh Railway Station have been cancelled, diverted, or rescheduled. According to the Ambala Division of Northern.

Amritsar: In a major boost to rail connectivity between Punjab and Northeast India, Indian Railways is set to launch a new Amrit Bharat Express train service connecting Amritsar and New Jalpaiguri. Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu will flag off the train from Platform Number 1 at Amritsar Junction Railway Station during.

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Ahmedabad (Sarkhej)-Dholera semi-high-speed double line railway project – the first of the Indian Railways planned with indigenously developed technology, with a total investment of Rs 20,667 crore. Faster Connectivity Between Ahmedabad and Dholera The project section.

Following Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s request, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved the operation of a new Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) rail service between the National Capital and Faridabad, an official said on Friday.

Chandigarh: Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh on Wednesday visited the blast site near Shambhu in Punjab and reviewed the security situation along the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) of the Indian Railways. Heightened Security Measures Announced Later, talking to the media, the minister expressed serious concern over the repeated incidents targeting railway.

As much as 69,873 route kilometres (rkm) have been electrified as of March 2026, up from 21,801 rkm in 2014.

New Delhi: Railways is expected to drive India’s economic growth with 3,000 million tonnes (mt) freight capacity by 2030, said a report. The report by ASSOCHAM-AESCLA said railways currently account for up to 30 per cent of freight movement and that huge scope exists to grow the sector. Sector at a Turning Point It said.

New Delhi: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated on Sunday that Indian Railways is working rapidly on the modernization of train coaches to enhance passenger comfort and safety. New Railway Coaches and Toilets being Developed In a post shared on the social media platform ‘X’, the Minister informed that, under this initiative, new coach designs.

The Railways has released the schedule and routes for these Summer Special trains.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that advertisements promoting objectionable content such as alcoholic beverages and smoking will not be allowed across Indian Railways premises. The move is part of a broader effort to maintain public decency and ensure that railway spaces remain safe and appropriate for all passengers, including families and children. Focus.