Indian Railways
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Swing-nose crossings to make India's first bullet train jolt-free even at a speed of 320 kmph
Business | Sep 25, 2026, 08:55 AM ISTThe Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor is approximately 508 kilometres long. It will connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad, with a design train speed of 320 kmph.
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Big update on country's first indigenous hydrogen train: Railways plans to extend services to Delhi
Business | Sep 18, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTA team of experts is monitoring the train's operations and its trial runs to Delhi. However, the railways have not yet made a final decision on its extension.
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Indian Railways to run dozens of Diwali, Chhath special trains to UP, Bihar | Check full schedule
Business | Sep 13, 2026, 10:25 AM ISTIndian Railways has offered major relief to passengers planning to travel home during the festive season. Ahead of Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026, the Railways has announced several special trains to meet the expected surge in passenger demand.
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Delhi to Patna in just 4.5 hours: Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals complete route map of bullet train
Business | Sep 02, 2026, 05:58 PM ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has provided an update on the proposed high-speed rail connectivity, which could completely transform the journey of passengers between Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar in the coming years.
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Indian Railways changes timings of two Vande Bharat Express trains from Sept 2: Check new schedule
Business | Sep 01, 2026, 05:41 PM ISTIndian Railways has revised the timing of two Vande Bharat Express trains departing from Varanasi Cantt. Read the article to check the new schedule of both trains.
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Indian Railways approves project worth Rs 675 crore, implementation of Kavach on 712 km route
Business | Sep 01, 2026, 05:02 PM ISTThe Indian Railways has approved Rs 170 crore for installing Kavach 4.0 on the remaining 712 route kilometres of the Moradabad Division of Northern Railway.
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Railways runs first double-stack long-haul container train; here's how it differs from carrier train
Business | Aug 22, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTTogether, the two rakes transported 360 TEUs of containers. This achievement demonstrates Indian Railways' capability to transport large volumes of containerized freight in a single long-haul movement.
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Amrit Bharat Express trains: Check full list of routes connecting Delhi, Mumbai and key destinations
Business | Aug 21, 2026, 05:38 PM ISTAmrit Bharat Express has emerged as a significant milestone for everyday travellers. It was introduced as a flagship initiative of the Amrit Kaal. All Amrit Bharat Express trains have general, unreserved, and sleeper class coaches.
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3 new Amrit Bharat Express trains from Prayagraj to Mumbai and Udhna, check timings, other details
Business | Aug 20, 2026, 09:00 AM ISTAccording to the information shared, the Amrit Bharat Express trains will have 22 modern Amrit Bharat coaches and will start running on August 21, 2206.
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16 trains passing through Madhya Pradesh's Bina to run on diverted routes till Oct 15 | Check here
Business | Aug 18, 2026, 08:20 PM ISTThe routes of 16 trains passing through Bina in Madhya Pradesh will be diverted on different dates between September and October due to yard remodelling work at Bina railway station. The affected trains include services connecting several major cities.
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7 new Amrit Bharat Express trains approved by Indian Railways, check full list and other details
Business | Aug 14, 2026, 04:25 PM ISTRailways has also approved the Prayagraj-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Amrit Bharat Express (20436/20435). This proposed weekly service will make travel between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra easier.
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Mumbai to get 238 new AC local trains early as Railways fast-tracks production, first rake by 2027
Business | Aug 12, 2026, 09:55 PM ISTThe 238 additional AC local rakes approved for Mumbai will now be manufactured simultaneously at three railway production units.
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Delhi railway stations to face stricter security checks, parcel services suspended; check advisory
Delhi | Aug 12, 2026, 07:14 PM ISTNorthern Railway has tightened security checks at major Delhi stations from August 13 to 16 ahead of Independence Day. Parcel services will also remain suspended at five stations.
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Tatkal ticket crackdown: 13,580 touts, 65 railway staff arrested in 3.5 years, Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha
India | Aug 12, 2026, 06:25 PM ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that 13,580 touts and 65 railway employees were arrested between 2023 and June 2026 for offences related to the reservation system. The minister also detailed enforcement measures against unauthorised ticketing.
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Assam floods disrupt rail services as 11 trains cancelled, 8 diverted; check full list
India | Aug 04, 2026, 04:27 PM ISTFloods in Assam have disrupted railway services, forcing the cancellation of 11 trains and diversion of eight others under the Northeast Frontier Railway. Check the complete list of cancelled, diverted and partially affected trains along with passenger advisory.
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India's first Vande Bharat freight train begins its technical trials, attains top speed of 145 km/h
Business | Jul 30, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTThis state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Freight EMU is a 16-coach rake, comprising 2 DTC (reefer vans), 2 Non-Driving Trailer coaches and 12 parcel coaches.
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'Proud of Railways': Sonam Wangchuk praises Vande Bharat journey but reminds Centre of its promises
India | Jul 30, 2026, 01:06 PM ISTActivist Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta Hospital on July 27, days after ending his 26-day hunger strike over the paper leak issue.
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How many jobs did Indian Railways create in the last 12 years? Railway Minister shares data
India | Jul 30, 2026, 08:48 AM ISTIndian Railways recruited 5.56 lakh people between 2014 and June 2026, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament. He also shared updated TTE deployment norms and explained ticket cancellation and refund rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat Express.
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Cabinet approves rail capacity expansion along critical Andhra Pradesh–Karnataka economic corridor
Business | Jul 24, 2026, 05:03 PM ISTThe capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country, including Ballari Fort, Sri Kumara Swamy Temple, etc.
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Man's kurta made from Indian Railways bed sheet goes viral, internet floods comments with jokes
offbeat | Jul 21, 2026, 04:18 PM ISTA viral video showing a man wearing what appears to be a kurta stitched from an Indian Railways bed sheet has sparked a wave of jokes online. The familiar blue border caught viewers' attention, with many linking it to the issue of missing railway linen.