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"Railways expanding capacity to meet rising passenger demand, reduce conge
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Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, said, "We're expanding coaching terminals, enhancing sectional and operational capacities in various cities to meet rising passenger demand and reduce congestion. Th
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Indian Railways operates over 43,000 special train trips in 2025 to ensure
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
These initiatives reflect the Railways' continued commitment to meeting increased passenger demand and providing seamless connectivity across the country.
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Indian Railways to double train origination capacity of 48 major cities by
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The plan will include the works planned, proposed, or already sanctioned to achieve the goal of doubling the capacity of handling trains in a time-bound manner, Railways Ministry said.
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Indian Railways sanctions Rs 432 crore for rebuilding Rail bridge on Howra
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian Railways has sanctioned a major infrastructure project worth ₹431.76 crore for rebuilding Bridge No. 57, a vital Rail bridge on Howrah-Kharagpur section under South Eastern Railway (SER).
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Indian Railways rationalises fare structure; marginal hike from December 2
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Under the revised fare structure, there is no change in fares for suburban services and Season Tickets, including both suburban and non-suburban routes.
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Railways sanctions Rs 850 crore track renewal works in Rajasthan
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Indian Railways has sanctioned track renewal works on two strategic rail sections in Rajasthan, which are vital for passenger services, tourism and regional connectivity.
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Saleem Ahmad assumes charge as new Chairman and Managing Director of Rail
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Saleem Ahmad has assumed charge as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), a Navratna Central Government PSU under the Ministry of Railways, on 23 December. Prior to this posting, Saleem Ahmad was working as Director (Projects) at NBCC (India).
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Indian Railways strengthens AI-based system to protect wildlife on railway
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a groundbreaking move, Indian Railways has rolled out an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to safeguard wildlife, especially elephants, lions and tigers, on railway tracks. The cutting-edge technology uses Distributed Acoustic System (DAS) to detect
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Northeast Frontier Railway names locomotive in honour of Kirti Chakra awar
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has paid tribute to the supreme sacrifice and valour of Captain Sunil Kumar Chowdhary, Sena Medal and Kirti Chakra (Posthumous) awardee of 7/11 Gorkha Rifles, by rechristening WDP4B Locomotive No. 40024 at the Siliguri Diesel Locomotive Shed in his honour.
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Railways announces fare hike from Dec 26: What you need to know
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Railways on Sunday announced a rationalisation of passenger fares, with a revised fare structure set to take effect from December 26, 2025, aimed at balancing rising operational costs while minimising the impact on passengers.
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Indian Railways clarifies, no rule mandating printed copy of unreserved ti
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian Railways on Friday clarified that it has not issued any instruction making it mandatory for passengers to carry a printed copy of unreserved train tickets, countering certain media reports that suggested a change in the existing rules.
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Indian Railways enhances passenger experience by bringing regional cuisine
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Indian Railways has introduced the service of regional cuisines on Vande Bharat trains to further enhance passenger experience by offering culturally relevant food and authentic local flavours.
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