Development
New Railway Lines, Development News.
Barauni-Lucknow Express: Extension to Bhagalpur stuck in feasibility report process
Passengers waiting for a direct train between Bhagalpur and Lucknow have to wait longer. The proposal to extend the Barauni-Lucknow...
Madhubani-Kamtaul New Railway Line: Central Government approves 500 crore project for Bihar
The Central Government has given the final nod to the Madhubani-Benipatti-Kamtaul new railway line project. This long-pending project, which has...
Howrah Railway Hospital: PM Modi lays foundation stone for new 300-bed facility
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for a new Divisional Railway Hospital in Howrah on June 20, 2026....
West Bengal Rail Infra: PM Modi launches new projects including Santragachi-Sankrail link and railway hospital
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Tarakeswar in Hooghly district on June 20, 2026, for the Paschim Banga Divas celebrations. During...
Railway Infrastructure: Budget approved for doubling of Lalgarh-Bikaner East line
The Railway Board has approved a budget of approximately 278.63 crore rupees for the doubling of the rail line between...
Madhubani-Bisfi-Kamtoul Railway Line: New project progress discussed in Patna meeting
The issue of the Madhubani via Bisfi to Kamtoul new railway line was prominently raised during a Rail Division Parliamentary...
Kacheguda–Murudeshwar Express: Train service extended to Kumta, check schedule and timings
Indian Railways has extended the service of the Kacheguda–Murudeshwar bi-weekly express to Kumta in the Uttara Kannada district. This decision...
New Pamban Rail Bridge: India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge now operational
The New Pamban Rail Bridge is now open for traffic, connecting Mandapam on the mainland to Rameswaram on Pamban Island....
New Train Proposal: Indian Railways to start passenger service between Hatia and Hazaribagh
The Ranchi Rail Division has proposed a new passenger train service connecting Hatia and Hazaribagh via Barkakana. This move aims...
Uttarakhand Railway Expansion: Projects worth ₹39,491 crore to transform hill connectivity by 2029
Indian Railways is implementing a massive infrastructure push in Uttarakhand with projects totaling ₹39,491 crore. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced...