A total of 549 trains have been sped up under TAG 2026 to improve punctuality and reduce travel time. Out of these, 376 trains were sped up by 5 to 15 minutes, 105 trains by 16 to 30 minutes, 48 trains by 31 to 59 minutes, and 20 trains by 60 minutes or more.
Indian Railways is modernising its infrastructure and services with a strong focus on the needs of common passengers, aiming to make train travel more convenient, comfortable, safe and affordable.
The results of consistent capital expenditure (CAPEX) over the last decade are evident in 164 Vande Bharat train services, 30 Amrit Bharat train services, the implementation of the Kavach automatic train protection system, over 99 per cent electrification of the broad-gauge network, and e
During his visit, the Prime Minister is also likely to flag off the Howrah-Guwahati Sleeper Vande Bharat Express, marking another significant step in upgrading long-distance rail connectivity in eastern and northeastern India.
The government has completed the trial, testing, and certification of the Vande Bharat sleeper train and the first route chosen is between Guwahati and Kolkata, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday.
Indian Railways has successfully completed the final high-speed trial of the indigenously designed and manufactured Vande Bharat Sleeper Train under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). The trial was conducted on the Kota-Nagda section, during which the train achie
Reacting to reports linking Indian Railway trains to the Chamoli train collision, Northern Railway officer Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay clarified that the incident has nothing to do with Indian Railways.
"Together, these landmark projects show Indian Railways' role in national development. They reflect large-scale investment and advanced engineering capabilities. Through these efforts, Indian Railways is improving connectivity, supporting economic growth, and strengthening national unity
The Indian Railways has directed multiple zones and divisions to take real-time stock of trains in order to ensure a smooth and punctual operation of the trains.
The commissioning marks a major step in Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to enhance operational safety and prevent train accidents through indigenous technology. The Kavach system has been made operational on the 96-km-long Bajwa-Ahmedabad route, covering 17 stations along one of the divi