Development

Indian Railways will upgrade Amrit Bharat 3.0 Express with premium AC coaches

Gopalganj and Sasamusa Bypass Rail Line Opens by December 2026

Train operations face major disruptions at Jhansi station until December

Authorities clear accumulated mud on Barauni road after railway expansion complaints

Indian Railways modernizes tracks at Gahmar station to boost safety

Indian Railways operates its first double stack long haul container train from JNPT to Vadodara

Abujganj halt gets mobile unreserved ticketing system for digital payments

Indian Railways increases train capacity to reduce passenger waitlist congestion

Indian Railways introduces regular weekly Amrit Bharat Express services connecting major routes

Indian Railways equips thousands of electric locomotives with waterless urinals for loco pilots

Residents demand underpass construction at railway gates due to persistent congestion

Tanakpur Railway Station upgrades passenger facilities under Amrit Bharat Yojana

Tanakpur Railway Station has successfully completed the construction of two new passenger sheds as part of the central government’s ambitious Amrit Bharat Yojana to enhance traveler comfort and modern infrastructure. Tanakpur Railway Station serves as a primary transit point for pilgrims visiting Ma

Locals push for fast execution of the Gaya Daltonganj railway line project

The movement for the much awaited rail link in Bihar and Jharkhand is gaining momentum as local stakeholders step up their advocacy. A pivotal meeting of the New Railway Line Construction Struggle Front was held on August 23, 2026, at Sanjay Gandhi College in Imamganj, Gaya. The session convened reg

Western Railway proposes Vande Bharat freight services between Mumbai and Delhi

Western Railway has submitted an ambitious proposal to the Railway Board and the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited to launch superfast parcel services utilizing advanced Vande Bharat Freight EMU technology. Officially communicated on August 20, 2026, this initiative aims to rev

East Coast Railway shifts Puri train services for platform upgrades

The East Coast Railway is upgrading platform numbers 5 and 6 at Puri Railway Station to improve passenger amenities and boost operational efficiency. Train services will be affected from August 25 to October 20, 2026, due to these ongoing infrastructure development works managed by the Khurda Road D

Gangapur City Residents Demand Electric Loco Shed to Boost Industrial Growth

The Regional Development Forum Committee is strongly pushing for the establishment of a new electric loco shed in Gangapur City to drive local economic expansion and job creation. This key demand was finalized during a community meeting held at the Agarwal Dharamshala, where local stakeholders gathe

Indian Railways directs all zones to expand train capacity to 24 coaches

Indian Railways is taking major steps to address heavy passenger rush and long waiting lists by expanding the capacity of mail and express trains across the country. In a decisive move to improve travel convenience, the Railway Board has officially directed all 17 railway zones to increase train com

New Bi-Weekly Train Between Ranchi Haridwar and Rishikesh is Proposed

A formal proposal has been submitted to introduce a new bi-weekly train connecting Ranchi directly with Haridwar and Rishikesh to ease travel for pilgrims and patients. On August 23 2026 Arun Joshi ZRUCC member formally submitted the request to the General Manager of South Eastern Railway. The initi

Sareyan railway crossing in Unnao will close for thirty six hours for bridge work

Travellers and local commuters in Uttar Pradesh need to plan their journeys carefully as the Sareyan railway crossing in Unnao is scheduled to remain closed for 36 hours to facilitate crucial girder launching and ongoing construction work for a new Railway Over Bridge. During this temporary closure

Indian Railways clarifies Saheli station facilities during Bina yard mega block

Recent social media rumors claiming that Saheli railway station operates 160 trains without any platform infrastructure have been officially debunked by authorities. Official records confirm that Saheli railway station in Madhya Pradesh has been operational since 1884 with two platforms and two trac

Indian Railways diverts twelve trains due to Bina Yard remodeling

Indian Railways has announced temporary route diversions for 12 trains operating under the Dhanbad Division of the East Central Railway. These modifications are necessitated by essential infrastructure work, including the connectivity of the third rail line between Agasod and Bina stations and ongoi

Delhi Metro Achieves Milestone as First Indian Operator to Receive ISO Certification

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited has officially become the first metro organization in India to be awarded ISO 55001:2024 certification for its Asset Management System. This prestigious recognition marks a major leap forward for urban transit management in the country, highlighting world-cen

Bhagalpur Ahmedabad Amrit Bharat Express will start operating on August 28

Indian Railways is launching a brand new train service to connect Bihar and Gujarat with the introduction of the Bhagalpur-Ahmedabad Amrit Bharat Express starting August 28. Railway officials across the Malda and Bhagalpur divisions are finalizing preparations for this much-awaited route, and ticket

MMRDA finishes historic tunnel excavation under Mumbai railway tracks safely

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has achieved a major engineering milestone by successfully completing the south-bound excavation for the Orange Gate to Marine Drive Urban Road Tunnel right beneath active railway tracks in Mumbai without affecting daily commuter services. This ma