Indian Railways

Hormuz a 'battlefield', but our growth didn't stall: PM Narendra Modi

This resilience reflects the "massive transformation" of the Railways over the past 12 years, he said, adding that despite the oil supply crisis, train

'Paani waali train' frenzy in Haryana; India's hydrogen rail journey begins

Will research to find ways to reduce costs for hydrogen trains, says Modi

Jindal Stainless supplied 40% steel for India's first hydrogen train

Jindal Stainless said it has supplied 40 per cent of the total stainless steel requirement for India's first hydrogen-powered train, flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. With this, India has joined a select group of countries with operational hydrogen-powered trains and marks an important step towards the adoption of clean and sustainable mobility in the railway sector. In a statement on Friday, the company said it has supplied about 40 per cent of the total stainless steel requirement for India's first hydrogen-powered train. "The premium austenitic stainless steel grade X5CrNi1810, exclusively supplied by Jindal Stainless' Jajpur and Hisar plants, has been used in the fabrication of the hydrogen train," the country's largest stainless steel player said. Jindal Stainless Managing Director Abhyuday Jindal said the future of mobility will be defined by advanced materials that make these technologies more efficient, durable and sustainable. The company said stainle

PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana's Jind

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train connecting Jind to Sonipat in Haryana from the railway station here. With this, India has joined a select group of countries that have operational hydrogen-powered trains and marks an important step towards the adoption of clean and sustainable mobility in the railway sector. The 89-km distance between Jind and Sonipat will be covered in two hours, with the train halting at 12 intermediate stations. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini were among those present at the Jind railway station for the flagging off ceremony. The prime minister waved as the train, which also had many school children onboard, chugged off from the Jind railway station. Designed, engineered and integrated in India, the train has been developed using indigenous technology, reflecting the country's growing capabilities in advanced railway engineering. Th

PM to launch India's first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch India's first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana as part of projects worth Rs 25,000 crore across multiple sectors

IRCTC launches beta version of new website: Check features, booking steps

The beta version of IRCTC's redesigned website is now live, offering a simpler interface, faster ticket booking, fewer interruptions and improved seat availability

Mukul Agrawal portfolio stock Hind Rectifiers zooms 19%, hits new high

According to the shareholding data, ace investor Mukul Agrawal held 1.45 equity stake in Hind Rectifiers as of March 2026.

IRCTC's new website: Key changes explained | Indian Railways | Tatkal ticket booking | Train ticket

Booking train tickets on IRCTC could soon become much easier. Indian Railways is rolling out the beta version of a revamped IRCTC website with a cleaner interface, faster booking flow, fewer captchas.

Railways liberalises freight policies to boost movement of key commodities

Indian Railways has simplified freight policies for key commodities, introduced new wagon norms and tightened contractor eligibility to improve cargo movement and execution

India becoming major manufacturer, exporter of railway products: Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw said India is designing, manufacturing and exporting advanced railway components, including propulsion systems and electronics, to countries such as France, Germany, the US and Japan

Railway engineers demand pay commission for wage parity, Group B posts

AIREF has urged the 8th Central Pay Commission to restore pay parity, expand Group-B posts, improve career progression and enhance allowances for railway engineers

Railways approves ₹206 crore Kavach shield across 680 km in north India

Kavach version 4.0 will be installed on Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda sections, including feeder branch lines for reliable train operations, the Ministry of Railways said

Railways suspends TTE after viral 'Honeymoon Suite' first AC coach video

Unauthorised decoration of a First AC cabin for a newlywed couple has triggered an inquiry, with Indian Railways calling it a serious breach of protocol

Swiggy expands Food on Train offering to 180 cities as orders jump 3x

Swiggy has expanded its Food on Train service to 180 cities, with orders tripling year-on-year in April-June 2026 as demand for onboard meal delivery gathered pace

Odisha CM Majhi, Railway Min Vaishnaw jointly flag off Puri-Koraput Express

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday jointly flagged off a new express train service between Puri and Koraput. The train was flagged off from Puri in the presence of state Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena, MPs, MLAs and senior railway officials. Speaking on the occasion, Majhi described the launch of the train service as a historic moment for the state. "Today is a historic day for Puri and all of Odisha as a new train service has started from Srikhetra Puri to Sabar Srikhetra Koraput," he said, thanking Vaishnaw for introducing the service. The chief minister said Puri railway station was being redeveloped at a cost of Rs 184 crore to provide a better experience to pilgrims visiting the temple town from across the country. Majhi, who hails from Keonjhar district, also requested Vaishnaw to introduce a similar train service from north Odisha. Responding immediately, the railway minister announced that a new train connectin

Vaishnaw flags off Nanded- Mumbai, Tanakpur-Nanded express trains

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday flagged off the Nanded-Mumbai and Tanakpur-Nanded Express trains, besides inaugurating the extension of the Tanakpur-Pilibhit train service up to Shahjahanpur through video conferencing from here. Vaishnaw, who is in Odisha to review the railways' preparations for the upcoming Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath in Puri and to flag off two Odisha-origin trains later in the day, launched the new services from Rail Sadan here. Addressing the event, the minister said the newly launched train services would improve rail connectivity and benefit passengers, particularly the Sikh community in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. "There was a consistent demand from our Sikh brothers and sisters living in the Terai region. A train service connecting Nanded via Washim and Hingoli to Mumbai has also been started today, which will improve connectivity for several districts in Vidarbha and Marathwada with Mumbai. Some train services connecting

Railways postpones bullet train tunnel launch due to heavy rain in Mumbai

The railway ministry on Saturday postponed the formal launch of tunnel-boring work for the bullet train project in Mumbai due to inclement weather, and told authorities to commence the work immediately. Ministry officials said it has been raining in Mumbai for the past few days, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued 'red' and 'orange' alerts for the next couple of days. "Considering the adverse weather conditions, we have decided to postpone the formal launch by the Hon'ble Railway Minister of the underground tunnel boring work using tunnel boring machines for the first time on the bullet train project," a senior official said. "However, we have asked the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) to start the work immediately without the official launch so that the project is not delayed," the official added. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was scheduled to inaugurate the underground tunnel-boring work from Vikhroli to the Bandra Kurla Complex stati

Indian Railways freight loading rises 4% in June, 1.5% in Q1 FY27

Freight loading reached 142 million tonnes in June, led by coal and fertiliser, while passenger traffic also recorded steady growth during the month

Travelling without ticket, damaging property: Railway increases fine

New railway rules increase monetary penalties for common offences, including travelling without a ticket, entering women-reserved coaches and misusing facilities.

Alstom gets €107 mn loco maintenance contract renewal from Railways

The five-year contract covers maintenance of 250 WAG-12B locomotives at Alstom's Nagpur depot under a renewed agreement with its joint venture with Indian Railways