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Saleem Ahmad assumes charge as new Chairman and Managing Director of Rail
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
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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Railways announces fare hike from Dec 26: What you need to know
Updated : 3 months 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 nears complete electrification; hits 99.2 % of broad gauge
Updated : 3 months ago IST
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 f
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Indian Railways provides free wi-fi at 6,117 stations nationwide
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Free Wi-Fi services have been provided at 6117 Railway Stations across Indian Railways. No separate funds have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Railways on these Wi-Fi services at Railway stations, according to a release.
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Mizoram gets its first rail-carried cars; 119 cars reach Sairang by rail
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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Railway accidents at record low; safety budget, technology upgrades boost
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the Ministry, the steep decline in accidents is a result of sustained investment in safety and technological upgrades.
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Wheelchairs available at 5,868 railway stations across country to assist d
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
"Additionally, 196 battery-operated vehicles have been made available at 79 major railway stations, prioritising divyangjans, senior citizens, sick passengers, and pregnant women," Vaishnaw said, as per the Ministry of Railways.
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Railways and IRCTC jointly set up helpdesk at Ahmedabad Airport amid Indig
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Railways and IRCTC has jointly set up a helpdesk counter at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad to facilitate the passengers amid the IndiGo operational chaos and nationwide disruption.
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Indian Railways deploy 116 extra coaches across 37 trains to ease travel d
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indian Railways, in view of the surge in passenger demand following widespread flight cancellations, has taken extensive measures to ensure smooth travel and adequate availability of accommodation across the network. A total of 37 trains have been augmented with 116 additional coaches, op
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Kavach 4.0 Commissioned 633 Rkm on Delhi-Mumbai Route and 105 Rkm on Delhi
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After extensive and elaborate trials, Kavach Version 4.0 has been successfully commissioned on 738 Route km on Palwal - Mathura- Nagda section (633 Rkm) on Delhi - Mumbai route and Howrah-Bardhaman section (105 Rkm) Delhi - Howrah route. Kavach implementation has been taken up in balance
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Indian Railways deploys AI-enabled intrusion detection system to prevent e
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Technological improvements in Indian Railways (IR) are a continuous process. There are several Artificial Intelligence-based predictive maintenance applications, the Ministry of Railways said in a press release.
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Railway's top priority is safety, says North Eastern Railway CPRO on KAVAC
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Pankaj Kumar Singh, Chief Public Relations Officer of North Eastern Railway, while speaking on the KAVACH system being installed in the Indian railways, stated that the railway's first priority is safety, and the railway is continuously working towards it. As a result, railway safety has
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