Indian Railways ₹2.78 Lakh Crore push: 7 High-speed Rail corridors to reduce travel time between major cities
To accelerate intercity travel and enhance long-distance comfort, Indian Railways has proposed seven new high-speed rail corridors, including Mumbai–Pune, Delhi–Varanasi, and Hyderabad–Bengaluru. To support this vision, the Union Budget 2026–27 allocated a record ₹2,78,000 crore to the sector.

Southern Railway records operational gains with 28 new trains, better punctuality
Thiruvananthapuram: The Southern Railway on Thursday said it has registered significant improvements in operating efficiency during the recently concluded financial year 2025-26.

Indian Railways upgrades MP’s Daliganj Station: 12-metre-wide foot overbridge & improved amenities – All passengers need to know
Commuters in Daliganj, Madhya Pradesh, can now enjoy a smoother, more comfortable travel experience, as the Daliganj Railway Station has been redeveloped with modern facilities and improved passenger amenities. The station has been upgraded under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme of Indian Railways, which aims to improve railway stations across the country. 

Record Rs 2.78 Lakh crore outlay puts indian railways on high-speed track; seven new corridors to redefine inter-city travel
New Delhi:  Indian Railways is entering a new phase of speed, safety, and digital connectivity, backed by the highest-ever capital outlay in its history. The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated a record Rs 2,78,000 crore for the sector, underlining the "strategic importance accorded to rail development," according to an official release.

IRCTC eyes ₹1 lakh crore payments scale with aggregator push into ticketing, government transactions: Report

Complete automatic closure system installation at 1,228 level crossings: Railway Board

IRCTC Payments looks to capture ticketing, govt clients to boost volumes
 

Uttar Pradesh’s Aishbagh Railway Station gets a modern upgrade—Here’s what commuters can expect

Anand bullet train station design inspired by 'Milk City' identity; construction in progress

RVNL to complete Rishikesh-Karnaprayag project by 2028: Chairman, Railway Board

East Central Railway expedites work at 22 Amrit Bharat stations

Maha Metro submits revised DPR for Bhakti Shakti–Chakan line, cost rises to ₹12,937 crore

Vande Bharat Records 34% Growth in FY 2025-26 as Passenger Trust Soars
Indian Railways has seen a sharp rise in passengers choosing the Vande Bharat Express. Since its launch in 2019, the Vande Bharat network has already served over 9.1 crore passengers across more than 1 lakh trips. For daily travellers, business passengers, and tourists, Vande Bharat Express trains are becoming a preferred choice over conventional rail services.

Railways clears 100 projects worth Rs 1.53 lakh crore in FY26; expansion more than doubles yoy
Railways clears 100 projects worth Rs 1.53 lakh crore in FY26; expansion more than doubles YoY

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Indian Railways to modernise 157 stations in aspirational districts– Check stations name here–Full list
To make train journeys more comfortable and convenient for passengers, Indian Railways is upgrading 157 railway stations in aspirational districts under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Aspirational Districts refer to underdeveloped regions in India that have been identified by NITI Aayog. These districts require focused policy measures to enhance human development and improve overall living standards. 

RVNL-led joint venture to launch Vande Bharat Sleeper prototype within a year: Railway Board CEO

Airfloa Rail Technology wins ₹1.25 crore Rail Coach Factory order for coach fittings

Railway infra company Vishal Nirmiti gets Sebi nod for IPO

Faster than Vande Bharat: Indian Railways clears 220 kmph next-gen trainsets

Automatic railway signalling work between Ernakulam Town & Aluva in final stage

Indian Railways to install panic buttons across Samastipur division stations to boost passenger safety

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train tunnel sees key progress: NHSRCL begins assembling TBMs for the 16-km Maharashtra stretch
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) has started assembling Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) for a 16-km tunnel section of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project in Maharashtra. This development marks the progress on one of the most complex parts of India’s first high-speed rail corridor.

Bangladesh Railway to import 200 broad-gauge coaches from India
Bangladesh-India relations: The Bangladesh Railway is set to import 200 broad-gauge (BG) coaches from India. Railway Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam told Bangladeh Parliament that the country will receiving coaches, financed by the European Investment Bank from this year, The Daily Star reported.

Karnataka got record budget allocation for railways, says MoS Jalshakti V Somanna

Railway Board flags violations in track clearance norms by station masters, directs compliance

HBL Engineering secures ₹84 crore railway safety equipment order from Patiala Loco Works

RITES order value for NALCO railway siding project revised to ₹118.89 crore

₹1,600 cr sales in just a month: ₹11 cr Birla homes sell fast in Gurugram
 

BEML and DMRC to jointly bid for West Asia metro projects

Railways account for 28-30% of freight movement, well below global benchmarks: ASSOCHAM