Una to Delhi Jan Shatabdi Express resumes service following 3-day hiatus – Check details here
The Jan Shatabdi Express, operating from Una in Himachal Pradesh to Delhi, has resumed its service after a three-day suspension because of the ongoing farmers’ movement in Punjab and Haryana, according to officials, PTI reported.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Ashwini Vaishnaw shares major insights on progress of India’s first bullet train – Here’s the latest
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has confirmed the significant progress of India’s first bullet train, expected to commence operation on the Ahmedabad-Mumbai route by 2026. Over the span of six years, more than 290 km of track out of the total 508 km, including bridges over 8 rivers and construction of 12 stations, have been completed. Minister Vaishnaw expressed confidence, stating, “The work is nearing completion.”

Railways takes over RINL’s forged wheel plant in Raebareli
New Delhi: The Indian Railways has taken over operations of the forged wheel plant of debt-laden RINL (Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd) at Raebareli in Uttar Pradesh., officials in the know told businessline. The take over terms include part payment of cash to the steelmaker -- pegged at ₹800-900 crore -- and a transfer of ₹1000 crore of RINL’s debt to the forged wheel unit. 

Indian Railways targets raking in Rs 5,400 crore from scrap sale

Bullet Train: Completion date depends on award of all tenders, says Railways in RTI reply

Indian Railways’ Summer Rush: Over 41 crore passengers travelled by train in April, officials highlight strain on services
The Indian Railways on Monday (April 22) informed that over 41 crore people traveled by train until April 21, highlighting the strain on its operations and passenger services.

FE Exclusive | Andheri Railway Station Redevelopment: Stands as an icon, ready to reshape Mumbai’s urban terrain
Indian Railways serves as the backbone of the country, weaving through the nation to promote connectivity and fuel economic growth. Within this narrative, Andheri Railway Station emerges as a crucial hub, playing a central role in shaping the urban fabric. Situated in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, Andheri Station symbolises progress and is deeply ingrained in the city’s identity as the financial capital of India. As Mumbai strides ahead, the redevelopment of this iconic station becomes pivotal in reshaping the city’s urban terrain.

April train rush: Over 41 crore passengers travelled in first 21 days, says Railways

Project connecting Sikkim to railway network for the first time hits major milestone; only 9% of project is on ground – Key details inside
A significant development has been seen in the Sivok-Rangpo Rail Project which is to connect Sikkim to the railway network for the first time. The project has seen the construction of an 855-metre-long emergency exit tunnel.

Railways: On track for major overhaul but with speed limits
New Delhi: A challenge before successive governments has been how to enhance efficiency of the country’s largest national transport network, the Indian Railways (IR). The two-terms of the NDA government has also had its share of challenges while dealing with the railways.

Railways to cover last mile of electrification after polls
 

Railways in better health today: Minister Dinesh Trivedi
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Indian Railways operates record number of additional trains to meet summer demand

Indian Railways mega plan: From sleeper Vande Bharat trains to ‘super App’, here’s all you need to know
Indian Railways has formulated a 100-day plan for post-elections 2024, emphasising several passenger-friendly initiatives. These include implementing a 24-hour ticket refund scheme, developing a comprehensive super App for railway facilities, sleeper Vande Bharat trains  and three economic corridors, as government officials told ANI.

Modi 3.0 mega plan for Railways, plans investment of Rs 10-12 lakh crore

Now, India is shooting for home-made bullet trains

Vande Bharat celebrates historic achievement! Indian Railways says over 2 crore passengers travelled by Vande Bharat trains since 2019 launch
India’s First semi-high speed rail service, Vande Bharat marks a major milestone as more than two crores people have boarded it till March 31 since its inception, PTI reported. The first two Vande Bharat trains were inaugurated between Delhi to Varanasi in the year 2019, as per officials. The trains are specially designed indigenously by the Indian Railways and has provided a seamless travel experience to its passengers.

Ramkrishna Forgings secures ₹270 crore order for Vande Bharat trains

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Railways doesn't maintain separate profitability records of Vande Bharat, RTI response reveals

Ramkrishna Forgings secures order worth Rs 270 crore for Vande Bharat train set
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited, a supplier of rolled, forged, and machined products, on Monday announced that it has received a significant order for the Vande Bharat train set. This order, valued at Rs 270 crore, is to be supplied to the BHELTRSL consortium, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s journey towards excellence in rail infrastructure development, it said. 

Ramkrishna Forgings secures Rs 270 crore order for Vande Bharat trains

Indian Railways shares update on Sivok-Rangpo Rail project: Mining completed in 10 out of 14 tunnels, deadline revised
A senior railway official on Friday (April 12) announced that mining work has been completed in 10 out of 14 tunnels of the Sivok-Rangpo Rail Project (SRRP). The Railways has also established a new target deadline of August 2025 for the completion of the project.

Indian Railways awards big steel procurement orders for Rs 1,586 crore; Tata, SAIL, Jindal among top 5 companies to bag contracts

Vande Bharat sleeper trains, connecting Kashmir & ramping up passenger safety among top to-do lists for Railways
New Delhi: Connecting Kashmir, the operationalisation of Chenab (Rail) Bridge, touted as an engineering marvel, and the introduction of Vande Bharat — both sleeper trains and regular chair cars — are now top priorities for Indian Railways.

Indian Railways develops new SOP on Pipavav-Surendranagar line to prevent lion deaths: Here’s how it will work
Days after being rebuked by the Gujarat High Court for failing to eliminate lion deaths due to accidents at the Gir Forest Sanctuary, the Indian Railways and Gujarat Forest Department informed the court on Tuesday that they have developed a revised standard operating protocol (SOP), which restricts train speeds to less than 40 kilometers per hour (kmph) on the Pipavav-Surendranagar rail line during nighttime hours, to minimise collisions with lions in Amreli district.

Tata and Jindal among top five cos to bag ₹1,586-cr Railways order

Pamban Railway Bridge: India’s first vertical lift bridge over sea in Rameswaram faces ‘curve’ test
The forthcoming Pamban railway bridge, India’s first vertical-lift bridge linking the nation’s mainland with the island of Rameswaram, has a sharp curve that presents a difficulty to the railways besides its technical peculiarity and a rough sea. The Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), which is constructing this 2.08-km-long bridge, is facing a challenge in moving a lift span, which is 72.5-m-long, 16-m-wide and weighs 550 tonne, from the Rameshwaram end to 450 m in the sea to fix it to the bridge.

Indian Railways on cusp of achieving 100 percent broad gauge network electrification, says official
Indian Railways is all set to achieve a significant milestone with 100 percent electrification of its broad gauge network before the end of this fiscal year.

Boost to India’s Railway Infrastructure! AT Railway Sub Systems forms joint venture with South Korea’s Yujin Machinery
AT Railway, a subsidiary of Amber Enterprises India Ltd., has recently formed a joint venture with South Korea’s Yujin Machinery Ltd. This collaboration aims to design, manufacture, and develop critical components such as driving gears, couplers, and pantographs for various types of rolling stock used in India’s railway infrastructure. These components will cater to a wide range of vehicles, including high-speed trains, metro trains, regional rapid transit systems, Vande Bharat trains, wagons, trams, and other products of the Indian Railways. The joint venture, in which AT Railway holds a majority stake, signifies a significant step towards enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities and fostering self-reliance in line with the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives promoted by the Government of India.