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Indian Railways has finalized a comprehensive strategic plan to transport Kashmir apple harvest to major national markets while ensuring shipments remain completely unaffected by potential closures of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. High-level meetings were held in Srinagar on Friday, August 21
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited has secured official approval from Indian Railways to manufacture 6FRA-6068 type three-phase asynchronous traction motors. Passengers and rail enthusiasts following domestic manufacturing developments will note that this certification comes into effect from August 19, 2
The Prayagraj Division of Indian Railways has officially rolled out a new revenue-generation strategy, allowing corporate brands to display advertisements on the exteriors of locomotives and MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) trains. This initiative, which reached a major preparatory milestone o
Indian Railways and IRCTC have observed a shifting trend in passenger behavior regarding onboard catering services. Data reveals that 25% to 30% of passengers are now choosing to opt out of pre-paid catering, primarily to avoid the additional service charges bundled with their tickets. Despite this
In a significant shift for Indian Railways, the Lucknow-New Delhi Tejas Express has undergone a complete visual transformation. Through a strategic partnership between IRCTC and the beverage brand Sprite, the train now features a bold green exterior, marking the first time a passenger train in India
The Rail Coach Factory (RCF) in Kapurthala is set to achieve a major milestone for the ‘Make in India’ initiative by rolling out the first rake of modern broad gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway on August 12, 2026. This initial consignment, consisting of 19 or 20 state-of-the-art LHB coa
Wholesale maize traders in Budaun have officially cancelled their rail indents, citing severe logistical challenges in transporting produce to railway rake points. The decision follows a series of operational disruptions caused by traffic diversions during the ongoing Sawan month, which have made it
The Delhi Division of Northern Railway has achieved a significant milestone in its logistics operations by recording a 6.71% increase in Seating-cum-Luggage Rake (SLR) parcel leasing. According to official data released on August 8, 2026, this growth reflects the division’s successful efforts to exp
Indian Railways has showcased a strong performance in its freight operations, recording a significant surge in cargo movement for the month of July 2026. Official data released by the Ministry of Railways indicates that the national transporter loaded **141.3 million tonnes** of freight, marking a *
Indian Railways has achieved a landmark performance in July 2026, recording a significant surge in freight operations. The national transporter successfully loaded **141.3 million tonnes (MT)** of freight, reflecting a robust **9% year-on-year growth** compared to the 129.7 MT recorded in July 2025.
Central Railway has officially ventured into the automobile freight transport market by launching new services from the Bhigwan and Bhusaval goods sheds. This strategic move, announced on July 25, 2026, is aimed at boosting the national transporter’s freight revenue and strengthening logistics conne
The Ministry of Railways released the latest freight loading data for the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27. Between April and June, Indian Railways transported 41.91 crore tonnes of goods. This represents a steady growth in the movement of essential commodities across the country. How muc
Indian Railways announced a significant reduction in freight charges for traders and industries for the upcoming lean season of 2026-27. The Railway Board decided to remove the Busy Season Charge to encourage more goods loading during months of low demand. This move will make rail transport more aff
Indian Railways has provided a big relief to traders and industries by removing the 15 percent Busy Season Charge on freight transport. This decision applies to the period from July to September 2026. The move will lower the cost of transporting various goods via rail. Which goods will become cheape
Buying land in Bhagalpur has become significantly more expensive following a sharp increase in registration fees. The Bihar Government’s Prohibition, Excise and Registration Department issued a notification on June 18, 2026, updating the Minimum Value Register (MVR) rates. These new rates took effec
Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has received a significant new project order from the South East Central Railway. The company officially shared this information on Monday. This development has brought a positive shift in the market sentiment for the railway PSU. What is the order value and who gave it T
The Jammu division of Northern Railway has successfully transported more than 111 tonnes of cherries from Jammu and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to various parts of the country. This initiative aims to help farmers and growers get better prices for their produce while reducing the cost of transporta
Central Railway will increase the prices of food and beverage items at its stations starting June 1. This move follows a general trend of price revisions across various zones of Indian Railways. Passengers will now have to pay more for common snacks and drinks during their travel. 📰: New Train Upda
Indian Railways has introduced special arrangements to transport the famous Shahi Litchi from Muzaffarpur to markets across the country, especially Mumbai. The Samastipur Division of East Central Railway added high-capacity parcel vans to the Pawan Express (11062/11061) to ensure the fruit reaches i
Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited has secured six major orders since May 8, 2026. These deals have significantly increased the company’s order book, with the largest international contract coming from South Africa. The company is now expanding its presence in both domestic and global railway mark
Indian Railways has started transporting the famous Shahi Litchi from Muzaffarpur to Mumbai. This move aims to help local farmers reach bigger markets and ensure the fruit reaches consumers fresh. The first consignment was sent using a special arrangement in the Pawan Express. How is the transport b
East Central Railway has rescheduled the Parcel Van (VP) services for litchi loading from Muzaffarpur to May 26, 2026. This decision follows requests from traders as the fruit has not fully ripened yet. The move aims to ensure that farmers get a better market price for their produce. What are the ne
Indian Railways is preparing to transport the famous Shahi Litchi from Muzaffarpur to major cities across the country. The booking process will officially start on May 15 at Muzaffarpur Junction, ensuring that the fruit reaches markets like Mumbai in good condition. The Samastipur Railway Division h
The Samastipur Railway Division has made special arrangements for the transport of Shahi Litchi from Muzaffarpur. A dedicated booking counter has been set up at Muzaffarpur Junction to help farmers and traders send their produce to big cities. Parcel Van (VP) services will officially start from May