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Hyderabad: The Indian Railways has decided to introduce two new Vande Bharat services from the city, towards Maharashtra, bolstering rail connectivity between Telangana and the neighbouring state. According to a TOI report, the new services will be introduced between the Hyderabad-Pune and Secunderabad-Nanded routes. The new services are expected to reduce travel duration by two to three hours. This will be the third Vande Bharat service from Hyderabad to Maharashtra, after Nagpur. At present, four Vande Bharat trains operate from Hyderabad, connecting Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Yeshvantpur, and Nagpur. With the addition of the new services, connectivity to Maharashtra will see a major boost. In the meantime, the railways are also considering the option to replace the Secunderabad-Pune Shatabdi Express with the Vande Bharat. The Shatabdi covers the journey in about eight and a half hours, operating six days a week with limited halts. It runs with a 13-coach configuration, including two AC executive class coaches, nine AC chair cars, and two EOG coaches. The move reportedly comes amid the increasing popularity of the existing Vande Bharat trains on the Secunderabad-Visakhapatnam, Secunderabad-Tirupati and Kacheguda-Yeshvantpur routes, consistently running at high occupancy. Owing to this, the railways have proposed two more Vande Bharat services from Secunderabad. This will place the South Central Railway (SCR) among the zones with the highest number of these indigenous semi-high-speed trains.
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 14 (ANI): A fire broke out in stationed train coaches of the Hisar-Tirupati Special Train and Rayalaseema Express at the Tirupati Railway Station yard on Monday, Indian Railways said. According to Southern Central Railway, the fire was dozed and there is no disruption to any of the outgoing or incoming train services from Tirupati Railway Station, the Southern Central Railway said. The incident occurred while taking empty Hisar-Tirupati Special Train into the stabling yard. During the shunting process a fire was noticed in one general coach and was imm ...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 >
Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao has urged Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to create a new railway division with headquarters at Kazipet in Telangana, citing rising operational strain on the Secunderabad division.In a letter on Wednesday, KTR pointed out that ongoing restructuring in South Central Railway and the operationalisation of South Coast Railway has placed burden on Secunderabad railway division. "The Secunderabad division currently spans 2,755 track km, which is expected to increase to about 3,150 track km with new double-line sections. This far exceeds the optima ...Read More >
The train set, rolled out on March 31, 2026, makes the Kapurthala-based factory the second major facility after Chennai's coach factory to produce Vande Bharat trains In a significant boost to India's rapidly expanding semi-high-speed rail network, Indian Railways has rolled out its first 16-coach Vande Bharat chair car train from the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala, Punjab. The development marks a major shift in production geography, with North India entering a space that was until now d ...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 >
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 >
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 >
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 >
Hyderabad: The South Central Railway (SCR) has cancelled and diverted several long-distance trains as a precautionary measure ahead of Cyclone Montha's impact across Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha. Earlier, the India Meteorological Department said Cyclone Montha is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm by October 28 morning. The weather system over the southwest and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal moved northwestwards with a speed of 15 km per hour (kmph) during the past six hours and lay centred over southwest and adjoining areas of westcentral and southeast Bay of Bengal ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K. T. Rama Rao has written a letter to Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the immediate formation of a new Railway Division with headquarters at Kazipet in Telangana. Rama Rao highlighted that the ongoing restructuring within the South Central Railway and operationalisation of the South Coast Railway have placed an excessive operational burden on the Secunderabad Division. As per the latest restructuring data, the Secunderabad Division currently spans 2,755 track kilometres, which is expected to expand ...Read More >
Vande Bharat train latest update: Uttar Pradesh's Rae Bareli-based Modern Coach Factory (MCF) has manufactured its first Vande Bharat Express train. With this, three Indian Railways production units are now producing the semi-high-speed trains. These are: the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, the Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala and the Modern Coach Factory in Rae Bareli. Vande Bharat train production This new-generation train has been designed and built indigenously by the ICF in Chennai. However, to meet rising demand, the Ministry of Railways has decided to ramp up production ...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 >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Working President of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), KT Rama Rao (KTR), has written a detailed letter to the Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, urging the immediate formation of a new Railway Division with headquarters at Kazipet in Telangana. In his representation, KTR highlighted that the ongoing restructuring within the South Central Railway and operationalisation of the South Coast Railway have placed an excessive operational burden on the Secunderabad Division. As per the latest restructuring data, the Secunderabad Division currently spans ...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 >
Hyderabad, Jul 19 (PTI) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said production at the upcoming rail coach factory in Kazipet, Telangana, would begin next year. Vaishnaw, who visited the unit in Kazipet, about 130 km from Hyderabad, added that the facility is a mega, state-of-the-art factory being built with an investment of Rs 500 crore. Coaches, engines, and other components can be manufactured at the unit, which has been designed to support multiple types of railway manufacturing, said the Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology. He ...Read More >
Srinagar, June 5: Indian Railways will commence regular operations of two new Vande Bharat Express trains between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Srinagar from June 7, following their official inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow, June 6. The trains will offer passengers a fast, reliable, and modern travel option, running six days a week in both directions, officials said on Thursday. Prime Minister Modi is expected to flag off the two specially designed Vande Bharat trains running between Srinagar and Katra on June 6, marking the completion of the long-awaited project to li ...Read More >
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 replacin ...Read More >
Indian Railways launched the Narasapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express on Dec 15, extending the Chennai-Vijayawada route. The semi-high-speed train covers 655 km in 8h 55m, running six days a week with fares from Rs 1,635 to Rs 3,030 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Indian Railways is expanding its Vande Bharat Express services in the Southern region. The Narasapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express train was launched today, December 15. The route connects Narasapur in Andhra ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 31 (ANI): The Indian Railways on Friday achieved a significant milestone by upgrading over 23,000 track kilometres (TKM) of its network to accommodate train speeds of up to 130 kilometres per hour (kmph), according to a release. This remarkable progress underscores the government's commitment to modernising railway infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, and reducing travel times for millions of passengers across the nation. With nearly one-fifth of India's railway network now capable of supporting higher speeds, these advancements have been made possible through r ...Read More >
Kashmir Vande Bharat: Kashmir is set to get year-round railway connectivity with the rest of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link on June 6. The launch includes the Chenab and Anji Khad railway bridges. Two new Vande Bharat trains will also be introduced. Regular Vande Bharat services will start on June 7, 2025.Kashmir will soon have year-round railway access to the rest of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Udh ...Read More >
Hyderabad: South Central Railway has reported record earnings across freight and passenger segments for the 2025 to 2026 financial year, creating a strong financial base for large-scale station redevelopment and infrastructure expansion. The zone posted its highest ever freight revenue of Rs 13,575 crore and passenger revenue of Rs 6,235 crore, contributing to gross originating revenue of Rs 21,211 crore. These substantial gains are now directly supporting modernisation efforts, particularly under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. A key focus area is the transformation of railway stations int ...Read More >
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 be ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): In a significant milestone for the nation's transportation infrastructure, Indian Railways has achieved electrification of 99.2 per cent of its broad gauge network, putting it ahead of countries like the UK (39%), Russia (52%), and China (82%), bringing the country closer than ever to a fully electrified railway system, according to the Ministry of Railways' press release. Fourteen railway zones, including Central, Eastern, and Northern Railways, have achieved 100% electrification, while 25 states and union territories have also completed electrification. ...Read More >
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app. Indian Railways has electrified almost the entire Broad Gauge railway network, with about 99.2 per cent of routes now under electric traction, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday (17 December). In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the electrification of railway network has been taken up in mission mode. According to the data shared by the minister, whil ...Read More >
HYDERABAD Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president K.T. Rama Rao has written to Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urging the immediate creation of a new railway division with its headquarters at Kazipet in Telangana. In the letter shared with the media, Mr. Rama Rao drew attention to the ongoing restructuring of the South Central Railway and the operationalisation of the South Coast Railway (ScoR), which, he said, has placed an excessive administrative and operational burden on the ...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 K ...Read More >
Cyclone Montha wreaked havoc on travel plans throughout Andhra Pradesh, leading to significant disruptions. Visakhapatnam Airport grounded all 32 flights on Tuesday, while Vijayawada Airport faced 16 cancellations and Tirupati Airport saw four flights scrapped. With over 120 train services across the South Central Railway Zone also halted, authorities enacted measures to lessen the storm's impact. All flights, 32 in total, operating out of Visakhapatnam Airport were cancelled on Tuesday owing to ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The South Central Railway (SCR) has been allocated a budget of Rs 13,026 crore for the financial year 2025-26, up from Rs 11,012 crore last year, SCR General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava said on Thursday. The allocation for Telangana stands at Rs 5,454 crore this year, compared to Rs 5,337 crore last year. Addressing the media at Rail Nilayam, he said the 18.3% increase will help sustain the pace of infrastructure works, with projects worth about Rs 48,000 crore currently underway in the Telangana region. SCR recorded its highest-ever freight loading since inception, transporti ...Read More >