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Nilgiri Mountain Railway: 127-year-old UNESCO World Heritage site
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR), also known as the Ooty Toy Train, is an outstanding example of a hill passenger railway. Opened in 1899, it was a bold and ingenious engineering initiative to establish a rail link across a mountainous terrain of great beauty. The engineering marvel sti
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DPRs prepare for Qazigund-Srinagar-Budgam doubling, Baramulla-Uri new line
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
After preparation of DPR, sanctioning of the project requires consultation with various stake-holders including State Governments and necessary approvals, viz., appraisal of NITI Aayog, Ministry of Finance, etc. As sanctioning of projects is a continuous and dynamic process, exact timelin
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Indian Railways launches mega infrastructural projects to improve connecti
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"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
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India-Bhutan hold first meeting on Bhutan Rail Links Project
Updated : 4 months ago IST
India and Bhutan held the first meeting of the Project Steering Committee on India Bhutan Rail Links project in New Delhi on Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
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Rishikesh-Karnprayag rail link's construction underway in Uttarakhand
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The Ministry of Railways is "reimagining" rail connectivity in Uttarakhand with the ambitious 125 km long Rishikesh-Karnprayag New Broad Gauge Line.
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India, Nepal ink deal to boost rail trade connectivity
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the ministry, the deal enables direct rail connectivity along the Jogbani-Biratnagar rail link for both containerised and bulk cargo, facilitating transport from the ports of Kolkata and Visakhapatnam to the Nepal Customs Yard cargo station located in Morang District, near Birat
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CM Himanta Sarma urges Railway Minister to expand rail network in Assam, e
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Sarma said that the Railway Minister had 'kindly consented' to the action items discussed during the meeting, including the introduction of three new Amrit Bharat trains, the Umrangso-Lanka rail link, expediting work on the Kokrajhar-Gelephu line, and additional train stoppages in the sta
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Assam CM Sarma meets Railways Minister Vaishnaw to discuss expanding railw
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Three new Amrit Bharat trains will be introduced to and from Assam, improving connectivity and travel convenience for the people. A new rail link will be established between Umrangso town and Lanka in Hojai district, enhancing regional connectivity.
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China’s upcoming strategic rail link from Xinjiang to Lhasa near LAC, big
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to reports, the new rail line aims to strengthen China's connectivity with central Tibet and improve its capacity to mobilise troops and resources along the border areas. The development comes at a time when India is also planning its own border rail projects near the LAC.
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India, Bhutan sign MoU on cross-border rail links; review energy, developm
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India and Bhutan's Foreign Secretaries, Vikram Misri and Aum Pema Choden, met in New Delhi to review bilateral cooperation and reaffirm their commitment to further strengthening the special friendship between the two countries.
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India, Bhutan approve first rail link projects to boost connectivity and t
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India and Bhutan have approved their first rail link projects, connecting Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse. With a total investment of over ₹4,000 crore, the projects aim to boost trade, travel, and employment, strengthening bilateral ties and supporting Bhutan's economic development
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J-K: First Freight train reaches Anantnag, marking historic start of USBRL
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a historic milestone for Kashmir's transportation network, Northern Railways will witness the arrival of the first loaded freight train at Anantnag Railway Station.
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