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A nationwide shortage of LPG cylinders is affecting Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)'s catering operations, leading the railways to consider temporarily halting cooked meal services on trains and offering refunds to passengers who pre-booked meals with their tickets. IRCTC has directed its catering licensees to implement contingency plans to maintain uninterrupted food services for passengers. Railway officials said the LPG shortage is impacting IRCTC's base kitchens, wh ...Read More >
Fulfilling the long-awaited demands of the people of Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Railways has extended the services of the Vande Bharat Express up to Jammu Tawi station. The services will start from March 1. Along with this, the Vande Bharat rake has been upgraded from an 8-car to a 20-car configuration. Currently, the Vande Bharat train operates only between Katra and Srinagar. The extension of the service up to Jammu Tawi station was pending due to ongoing station development works. With this e ...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, whi ...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 achie ...Read More >
New Delhi: so far, about 99.2 per cent ofthe Broad Gauge (BG) network has been electrified, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The feat is far ahead of the UK (39 per cent), Russia (52 per cent), and China (82 per cent). Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha that Indian Railways' achievement in railway electrification stands out globally. "Railway electrification achieved during financial year 2023-24 and 2024-25 is 7,188 and 2,701 Route ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Network electrification on Indian Railways has been taken up in mission mode, and so far, about 99.2 per cent ofthe Broad Gauge (BG) network has been electrified, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. The feat is far ahead of the UK (39 per cent), Russia (52 per cent), and China (82 per cent). Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha that Indian Railways' achievement in railway electrification stands out global ...Read More >
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NEW DELHI - In a major leap toward sustainable infrastructure, Indian Railways (IR) has achieved over 99% electrification of its total Broad Gauge (BG) network. Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, provided this update in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today, highlighting India's emergence as a global frontrunner in green energy transitions within the transport sector. Surpassing Global Peers According to the latest data from the International Union of Railways (UIC), India's ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (PTI) Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that progress on the installation of the Kavach system was "very fast" and 2,000 km of the rail network had been brought under the system. Replying during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, he said the Kavach is a complex system which has five major systems within, including laying down of optical fibre cable (OFC) all along the tracks and installation of telecom towers. The Indian Railways has completed ...Read More >
The 3300 HP Cape Gauge (1067 mm) locomotives manufactured by BLW are designed for heavy-duty performance and operational versatility. Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), the flagship locomotive manufacturing unit of Indian Railways, has added yet another milestone to India's growing export capabilities with the successful dispatch of its sixth indigenously designed 3300 Horse Power (HP) AC-AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique on 15 December 2025. This marks continued progress under an export ...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 Andhr ...Read More >
With factors like good monsoon rains aiding farmers, the demand for fertilisers has been high this year. With the rabi sowing season fully underway and record fertiliser imports in India in 2025-26, Indian Railways has witnessed a double-digit percentage growth in fertiliser cargo. "This year, fertiliser loading reached 17,168 rakes till November 30. This is an increase of 11.7 per cent compared to last year's 15,369 rakes during the same period. The rise shows the efficient working of the rai ...Read More >
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to the Ministry of Railways' official press release, this achievement reflects Indian Railways' commitment to expanding connectivity, supporting regional development, and fostering inclusive growth across the country. New Delhi [India], December 14 (ANI): Sairang Railway Station in Mizoram handled its first-ever direct inward automobile rake, carrying 119 cars from Changsari near Guwahati. This historic movement is said to enhance ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 15 (ANI): Indian Railways is ensuring smooth and timely movement of fertilisers across the country. This year, fertiliser loading reached 17,168 rakes till 30 November. This is an increase of 11.7% compared to last year's 15,369 rakes during the same period. Agriculture is the backbone of India's economy. Farmers need fertilisers on time for sowing and harvesting. Keeping this in mind, Indian Railways has given priority to fertiliser and foodgrain trains. This has en ...Read More >
New Delhi: Big news has emerged for Indian Railways employees. Even before the implementation of the 8th Pay Commission, Indian Railways has started preparing for a salary increase. Considering the significant increase in expenditure on salaries and pensions in the coming years, the Railways has already started taking steps to strengthen its finances through cost-cutting, savings, and revenue enhancement measures. A substantial increase in employees' salaries is expected once the 8th Pay Commiss ...Read More >
New Delhi: As dense fog blankets the National Capital and the surrounding areas, more than 80 trains face massive delays of up to 10 hours due to low visibility in the northern Indian states. This list includes trains like the August Kranti Tejas Rajdhani Express (Mumbai Central - Hazrat Nizamuddin), the Madhya Pradesh Sampark Kranti Express (Jabalpur - Hazrat Nizamuddin), etc. The delays are so severe that a few trains, like Jaynagar Amritsar Clone 04651, are running nearly 11 hours late, and ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday told the Parliament that in the last 10 years (2014-2015 to 2024-2025), Indian Railways recruited 5.08 lakh people, compared to 4.11 lakh in the earlier 2004-2005 to 2013-2014 period, which is an increase of 23.6 per cent. The recruitment of 1,20,579 vacancies has been taken up on Indian Railways as per the annual calendar 2024 and 2025. "Adequate and suitable manpower is provided to cater to the regular operations, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 17 (PTI) Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and Indian Railways Finance Corporation (IRFC) have set up country's first Single Cell Omics Translational (SCOT) research laboratory, officials said on Monday. Equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, the SCOT lab will facilitate early diagnosis, disease prognosis, biomarker discovery and drug screening across a spectrum of diseases -- including cancer, cardiovascular, infectious, inflammatory, metabolic, and other non-commu ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Surat to inspect the ongoing construction of the bullet train station. He reviewed the progress of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. Later, the Prime Minister will visit Dediapada to address a gathering and inaugurate development projects worth over Rs 9,700 crore. He will also offer prayers at a local temple. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited the under-construction bullet train station in Gujarat's Surat to review the progress of ...Read More >
Guwahati, Nov 10 (SocialNews.XYZ) Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has once again demonstrated its commitment towards wildlife conservation and safe train operations in elephant-prone areas, officials said on Monday. NFR's Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that due to the vigilance and timely action of alert loco pilots and staff, several elephants were recently saved from possible accidents in different sections under the NFR jurisdiction. He said that Jitendr ...Read More >
MALIGAON, 10 Nov: Several elephants were recently saved from possible accidents due to the vigilance and timely action of alert loco pilots and staff in different sections under the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). On 10 October, tower wagon driver Jitendra Kumarduring his run noticed two elephants crossing the railway track between Rajabhatkhawa and Kalchini section of the Alipurduar division. Acting swiftly and responsibly, he applied the brakes and brought the tower wagon to a complete halt ...Read More >
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New Delhi: Indian Railways has introduced a new rule requiring Aadhaar authentication for online train ticket bookings made during morning hours on the IRCTC platform. According to the Railways Ministry, the measure aims to ensure that reservation benefits reach genuine passengers and to curb misuse by touts and other fraudulent entities. Effective October 28, 2025, only users whose Aadhaar details are verified will be allowed to book tickets between 8 AM and 10 AM on the first day of opening ...Read More >
New Delhi : Jindal (India) Limited, part of the prestigious B.C. Jindal Group and one of the leading downstream steel products manufacturers in India, has announced that it has secured orders worth Rs 110 Crore for Metal Beam Crash Barriers (MBCB), so far, in FY26. Additionally, orders worth Rs 120 crore are in the pipeline for the current financial year. The B.C. Jindal Group, promoted by Shyam Jindal, has bagged these contracts for MBCB production from Indian Railways and the National Highways ...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 th ...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 th ...Read More >
India's first private train: Indian Railways operates a wide range of train services to cater to the needs of passengers. Keeping this in mind, the national transporter introduced the country's first private train in 2019. India's first private train: Indian Railways operates a wide range of train services to cater to the needs of passengers. Keeping this in mind, the national transporter introduced the country's first private train in 2019. However, the train is fully operated and maintained b ...Read More >
RJD chief Lalu Prasad has accused the central government of failing to provide enough trains for passengers traveling to Bihar for Chhath Puja, forcing them into "inhumane conditions." He refuted claims of 12,000 special trains, stating Biharis are suffering due to "wrong policies" and the "pain of migration." RJD supremo Lalu Prasad on Saturday accused the Centre of not running adequate Bihar-bound trains to facilitate passengers to come to their native places during the Chhath Puja in the sta ...Read More >
It is a part of Indian Railways' larger effort to improve travel times between major cities ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * New Bengaluru-Mumbai superfast train will reduce travel time by about 18 hours * Current Udyan Express takes 23 hours 35 minutes for the 1,136 km journey * New route via Hubballi will have fewer stops to ensure faster travel Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Travelling from Bengaluru to Mumbai can often feel like ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 27 (ANI): Actress Akshara Singh extended warm greetings on the occasion of Chahth Puja, saying that the festival is very sentimental to Biharis. "Happy Chhath Puja to everyone...Chhath Puja is a big sentiment for us Biharis...Chhath Puja teaches us to see people as equals, understand each other and move forward together. I feel that throughout the year we should live together and not hate or cheat anyone," she said Also Read | Delhi Shocker: UPSC Aspirant Murdere ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 27 (ANI): Actress Akshara Singh extended warm greetings on the occasion of Chahth Puja, saying that the festival is very sentimental to Biharis. "Happy Chhath Puja to everyone...Chhath Puja is a big sentiment for us Biharis...Chhath Puja teaches us to see people as equals, understand each other and move forward together. I feel that throughout the year we should live together and not hate or cheat anyone," she said Regarding the Bihar elections, she said, "I want ...Read More >
Indian Railways is deploying approximately 13,000 special trains this festive season to manage passenger surges, nearly doubling last year's operations. Permanent holding areas are being established at 76 high-footfall stations to enhance crowd management, while private cloud kitchens will improve meal quality on long-haul journeys. The Indian Railways will operate some 13,000 special trains this festive season, nearly double from a year ago, in a bid to ease passenger rush. It has also been de ...Read More >
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