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Hyderabad, Sept 26 (Maxim News): Good news for passengers traveling between Telangana and Maharashtra. Because the Railways has decided to introduce two new Vande Bharat trains on this route (2 Vande Bharat Trains Hyderabad). With this, train travel in these areas will become easier. One train will run from Hyderabad to Pune and the other from Secunderabad to Nanded. These new trains will reduce the travel time by two to three hours. These two new trains will further improve the ease of travel between Telangana and Maharashtra. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The Railways is considering replacing the Secunderabad-Pune Shatabdi Express with the Vande Bharat Express. The Shatabdi Express currently covers the distance in eight and a half hours. The train will run six days a week (except Tuesdays). It will have fewer stops, two AC Executive Class coaches, nine AC Chair cars and two EOG coaches. The decision seems to have been taken in the wake of the huge demand for Vande Bharat trains already running on the Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam, Secunderabad-Tirupati and Kacheguda-Yesvantpur routes. With these two new trains, South Central Railway (SCR) will operate a total of seven Vande Bharat services. It will be one of the zones that runs the indigenous semi-high speed trains the most. Moreover, the Secunderabad-Muzaffarpur Amrit Bharat Express will also start within a month. Officials say that this will be another long-distance train from the city. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp Vande Bharat trains provide a better experience to the passengers with modern facilities and faster travel time. These trains are built with indigenous technology and are offering a new travel experience on Indian Railways. If these new services start from Hyderabad and Secunderabad, it will provide more convenience to the passengers. (Maxim News)
Moradabad (UP), Aug 1 (PTI) The Moradabad district administration has cancelled the allotment of a government bungalow granted to former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh Yadav. The Samajwadi Party (SP) has been asked to vacate the premises within 30 days. The bungalow, located in the posh Civil Lines area near the Police Training College (PTC II), was allotted to the SP patriarch 31 years ago. Spread across nearly 1,000 square meters on Nazul land, the property serves as the local SP office. District Magistrate Anuj Singh said the property is needed for housing officers and other ...Read More >
Indian Railways has also brought a colour change to its air-conditioned coaches, and instead of plain white blankets, this change has brought by using Sanganeri print covers. The move aims to enhance comfort to the passengers, increase hygiene, showcase the rich cultural heritage of India and modernise the travelling experience. The origins of Sanganeri prints are in Sanganer, near Jaipur, in Rajasthan, and they are renowned for their floral designs and hand-blocked designs. It is an ancient art ...Read More >
New Delhi (India) June 30 (ANI): In a move aimed at streamlining fare structures and enhancing the financial sustainability of passenger services, the Ministry of Railways has rationalised the basic fare of Passenger train services, effective from 01 July 2025. The revised fares are based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA), the railways said in a release. As per the release, no change in Suburban single journey fares and Season Tickets (for both suburban and non-suburban routes). The fare hike varies across different classes and tra ...Read More >
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said indigenously made 150 Vandebharat trains are slated for export with the first train set already flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. More railway rolling stock, including metro coaches, are getting export orders and the upcoming ₹521.26 crore mega Kazipet Railway Manufacturing Unit is going to play a key role once it is commissioned in 2026, he told the media at the factory site on Saturday (July 19, 2025). What will be manufactured the ...Read More >
New Delhi, August 3: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said that India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will commence operations "very soon," and it will reduce travel time between the two cities to just 2 hours and 7 minutes. Talking to reporters at the Bhavnagar terminus in Gujarat, after virtually flagging off three trains: the Ayodhya Express, Rewa-Pune Express, and Jabalpur-Raipur Express, Vaishnaw stated that the bullet train project is moving quickly. Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) will be connected to major cities of Gujarat, such as Vapi, Surat, Vadoda ...Read More >
Leading player in the renewable energy sector, Servotech Renewable Power Systems Ltd on Monday said it has received an order from South Eastern Railway's Ranchi Division for setting up a 2.58 megawatt (MW) solar rooftop project. In a regulatory filing, the company said the scope of work includes design, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of on-grid rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) systems of various capacities across multiple railway sites in the Ranchi Division. "The ...Read More >
The viral video has been widely shared on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. New Delhi: In a scene that has stunned commuters and gone viral across social media, a group of Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) employees were caught on camera engaging in a violent brawl on the platform of Delhi's Nizamuddin Railway Station. The confrontation quickly descended into chaos, with dustbins thrown, belts brandished, and punches exchanged in full public view, reminiscent of a WWE ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has penalised the service provider of the Nizamuddin-Gwalior Vande Bharat Express and de-rostered four of its staff after a brawl at the Nizamuddin station on Friday. A video of the incident that went viral on social media showed pantry car staff beating up each other with plastic dustbins and belts in what seems to be a free for all. Passengers are seen making their way towards the train amidst the ruckus. The shocking incident caused severe embarrassment to the Indian Railways and IRCTC, officials said and the matter wa ...Read More >
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the company behind the Chenab Bridge, the earliest and most formidable hurdle wasn't just the design of ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major boost to connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir, regular services of the Vande Bharat Express between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra commence on Saturday. The Northern Railway has confirmed that the semi-high-speed trains will operate six days a week, significantly reducing the travel time between Kashmir Valley and the prominent pilgrimage hub in Katra. This development marks a transformative step in the region's transport infrastructure. The new Vande Bharat service will cut the travel time between Srinagar and Katra to just three hours, ...Read More >
Tiruvallur (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 13 (ANI): People living in the vicinity of Tiruvallur Railway Station were evacuated to a safe place on Sunday after a goods train carrying diesel caught fire triggering a massive blaze, early this morning District Collector M Prathap said. The fire has been almost bought under control, he said. Also Read | Kitty Party Scam in Bengaluru: PU Professor Impersonates Advocate, Fights Cops Inside ACP's Office To Defend Fraudster Accused of Duping Women of INR 5 Crore in Basaveshwara Nagar; Arrested. "Today, around 5:30 am, at Tiruvallur Railway Station, a di ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including advanced markets in Japan and Europe, which is aligned with India's vision of becoming a global aut ...Read More >
Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to flag off Jogbani-Danapur Vande Bharat Express (26301/26302) via video conferencing from Purnia on Monday. In the inaugural run, the train will start from Forbesganj at 3.30pm and reach Danapur at 11.40pm the same day.However, the regular service of the semi-high-speed train will begin from Sept 17. The train will depart from Danapur at 5.10pm and reach Jogbani at 1.20 am. On its return journey, it will depart from Jogbani at 3.25am reaching Danapur the same day at 11.30am, ECR's chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra said, ad ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Vande Bharat Express has been running across the country for quite some time, but now the government is considering another major gift. The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express train is set to launch soon. The first Vande Bharat Sleeper train will run between Delhi and Patna. This will make the journey from Patna to Delhi much easier. Travel will be time-saving and convenient. Indian Railways may launch this train before Diwali, or Dhanteras, which will reduce the journey from Delhi to Patna. Fares are likely to be slightly higher than other express trains. The ticket schedule has not ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Vande Bharat Express will be launched between Ernakulam and Bengaluru by mid-November, said Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday. Meanwhile, during a virtual meeting held between Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and the BJP's Kerala team, the proposal of Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar to launch the Vande Bharat Express between Ernakulam & Bengaluru was considered. Posting on X, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw wrote, "Had a virtual meeting with the @BJP4Keralam team and district presidents. Glad to share that @Ra ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 28 (ANI): Landfall process of the Severe Cyclonic Storm (SCS) 'Montha' commenced on Tuesday around 7:30 pm as the storm is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada tonight, the India Meteorological Department said. As per the update at 9:30 pm, IMD said, "SCS Montha is likely to move northwestwards and cross Andhra Pradesh and Yanam coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam, to the south of Kakinada during the next 2 hours as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express, inaugurating an alternative all-weather transportation system for Kashmir by connecting the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link with the national railway network. The train will commence commercial operations from Saturday, allowing passengers to travel in the two pairs between Srinagar and Katra except on Wednesdays. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail project in the tough Himalayan terrain has been referred to as a marvel. It is expected to be a game changer in the development of the mount ...Read More >
Officials say the train will help the troubled region, but many Kashmiris see it as a tool to entrench the Indian government's control. After decades of highly complex engineering work and billions of dollars in investment, India has finally connected the Himalayan region of Kashmir by rail to the rest of the country. The train link, which was officially inaugurated on Friday, fulfilled a dream dating back to the British colonial era. Indian officials called it a transformative leap for the res ...Read More >
Silchar: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday visited the flood-ravaged districts of Hailakandi and Sribhumi in the Barak Valley. He assured affected residents of providing timely disbursement of rehabilitation grants and swift repair of damaged infrastructure.This marks Sarma's second visit to the flood-hit region within four days, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Speaking to the media in Sribhumi after inspecting multiple relief camps, the CM said, "Flood-related problems may persist till July. I will return before Durga Puja to ensure that roads and infrastructure ar ...Read More >
Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], June 7 (ANI): The first Vande Bharat Express train on the Katra-Srinagar route began its journey on Saturday morning, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged it off from Katra Railway Station. Passengers were seen gathering excitedly to board the train for the inaugural ride. Also Read | Bihar Police Constable Recruitment 2025: CSBC Rejects 33,042 Applications for Post of Police Constable, Know Reasons Here. Sheetal, one of the passengers, told ANI, " It's a great thrill and will be a good experience for us that Modi ji paved the way for us to vis ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Starting July 10, passengers travelling between Hyderabad (Kacheguda) and Bengaluru (Yesvantpur) will benefit from a major capacity boost on the Vande Bharat Express. The South Central Railway has announced that the train will operate with 16 coaches, up from the previous 8, effectively doubling its passenger capacity from 530 to 1,128 seats. This expansion comes in response to sustained high demand, with the train consistently operating at over 100 percent occupancy since its launch. The new configuration includes 14 Chair Car coaches (1,024 seats) and 2 Executive Class coaches ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, a distinguished officer from the 1988 batch of the Indian Railway Engineering Service (IRSE), has officially assumed charge as the General Manager of South Central Railway (SCR). Prior to this new role, Srivastava served as the General Manager of the Central Organisation for Railway Electrification (CORE), where he was pivotal in driving technological advancements and policy reforms in civil engineering. His leadership contributed significantly to the development of railway infrastructure, the execution of metro projects, and the adoption of advanced rail ...Read More >
A Russian‑Indian joint venture has showcased the first design of a new high‑speed sleeper coach at the International Railway Equipment Exhibition in New Delhi. Kinet is a joint venture between Russian rolling stock companies and Indian government-owned Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for the manufacturing and maintenance of 120 Indian 'Vande Bharat' high-speed trains. The venture is expected to unveil the first prototype in June 2026, with manufacturing set to begin by the end of December, ...Read More >
Credit: AP | The Vande Bharat Express train arrives at Srinagar railway station during a trial run ahead of its inauguration, which will connect the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India, on the outskirts of Srinagar Katra to Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: The upcoming Katra to Srinagar Vande Bharat Express is set to revolutionise travel in Jammu and Kashmir. This semi-high-speed train service will offer faster, more efficient connectivity between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) and Srinagar, reducing the travel time drastically compared to road journeys. The Vande Bharat Express will co ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
The percentage of non-AC coaches on Indian Railways is as high as 70 per cent. Image: ANI Indian Railways has significantly enhanced the travel facilities for the benefit of economically weaker passengers with the number of seats available for non-AC passengers increasing to 54 lakh, which constitutes 78 per cent of the total, while AC seats comprise the remaining 22 per cent, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Due to the higher availability of general coaches, the number of passengers t ...Read More >
A visually animated video showing three high-speed trains seamlessly crossing paths at a railway junction has gone viral across social media platforms. The video, often shared with patriotic captions, has been widely mistaken for real footage showcasing India's railway capabilites, with some users attributing it to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's leadership. However, the clip is entirely computer-generated. The animation depicts an elaborate X-shaped junction where three trains pass each ot ...Read More >
Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express: Indian Railways (IR) is set to launch a direct train between Kacheguda and Bhagat Ki Kothi. Indian Railways, Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express: Indian Railways (IR) is set to launch a direct train between Kacheguda and Bhagat Ki Kothi. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the train on July 19 (Saturday). The Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express train will be maintained and operated by the South Central Railway (SCR) zone. Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express: Route, Distance, Travel Time The Kacheguda to Bhagat Ki Kothi Express train will ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, the first train connection between the Kashmir valley and the Jammu region. Modi inaugurated the train in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others. Earlier, the PM inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world's tallest rail bridge, and Anji Khad Bridge, the country's first cable-stayed railway bridge The Srinagar-Katra journey, which currently takes nearly six hour ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 28: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with members of civil society organisations, religious leaders, elected representatives, and representatives from the trade and business communities to review arrangements for the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra. Among those present were Chief Minister Omar Abdullah; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Special Director General (Coordination) S.J.M. Gillani; Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor and CEO of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Vijay Bidhuri; ...Read More >