Indian Railways

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Freight corridors' efficiency gains must be maximised

Railways' freight loading up 5.4% to 137.9 million tonnes in August

Freight revenue rose 6.27 per cent year-on-year in August, while five new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals were commissioned, taking the total number to 149

Brics summit 2026: Delhi-NCR trains cancelled, diverted from Sept 11-13

Indian Railways has revised train operations around NDLS station from September 11-13 amid security arrangements for the BRICS Summit 2026. Northern Railway has revised schedules for 110 trains

RRB Group D answer key 2026 and response sheet out and raise objections

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued the questions, responses, and answer keys for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) held for multiple Level 1 posts under CEN 09/2025

India may overtake US in metro rail network length within two years: Govt

India is likely to overtake the United States of America in terms of metro rail network length in the next two years, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal said on Saturday after inaugurating the extended route of the metro rail service in Indore. "The US has a metro rail network of 1,386 km. With the extended Indore line, India's metro rail network has reached 1,170 km," he said noting the country's network length was now just 216 kilometres less than the US. Speaking after inaugurating the extended Indore metro rail service, built at a cost of Rs 2,850 crore, he said China currently has around 8,000 km of metro rail lines. "I think in the next two years, we will overtake the US and become the world's second-largest country in terms of metro rail network after China," the Union minister said in the presence of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office in 2014, metro rail services were operational on 245 km route acro

RRB NTPC UG 2026 Result: CBT 1 shortlist released; scorecards due today

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the roll numbers of candidates shortlisted for CBT-2. The direct link to download scorecards will be available tomorrow, August 26, at 5 pm

Titagarh Rail gains 3% as Jefferies sees 5% revenue boost for wagon maker

Titagarh Rail Systems is an Indian railway wagon and coach manufacturer, with an annual manufacturing capacity of 12,000 wagons and 300 coaches.

Centre clears ₹9,450 crore for 410-km rail projects across four states

Four multitracking projects across West Bengal, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will add nearly 410 km to the railway network and ease congestion

IRCTC cracks down on unauthorised food and water sales on trains

From unapproved packaged water to ice creams and beverages, IRCTC teams have seized unauthorised products as part of a wider crackdown on food safety violations

CAG finds E. coli bacteria in several water coolers at railway stations

Will install 20,000 tank-to-tap filtration systems: Govt

CAG flags 'unhealthy trend' of Railways repaying IRFC from budget grants

The auditor said repayment of IRFC lease charges from budgetary support could deprive the Railways of funds for capital works, while also flagging delays in safety projects

CAG report finds 20,304 railway safety works remain unfinished in FY25

The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has flagged delays in achieving the intended outcomes of enhancing operational safety in the Railways, noting that 20,304 safety-related railway works remained unfinished during the financial year 2024-25. The government's financial watchdog, which tabled its report in Parliament on Wednesday, provided an analytical review of the finances and accounts of the Indian Railways based on the audited accounts for the year ended March 2025. A press note highlighting the major findings of the audit said, "Over 20,304 safety-related works remain unfinished, indicating delays in achieving intended safety outcomes." Flagging another concerning area related to the Rashtriya Rail Sanraksha Kosh (RRSK), a dedicated fund created for safety-related works, it said that the Indian Railways was supposed to contribute a large amount of its own resources to the RRSK but contributed much less than planned. "Railways contributed only a small fraction of the ..

Railways drops risk-sharing plan with private firms for six rail lines

Changes strategy on proposal to build six rail lines, two months after FinMin panel clearance

Railways readies ₹1.8 trn PPP pipeline, eyes private role in track creation

The Ministry of Railways has lined up 54 projects worth ₹1.8 trillion for private participation and added two new PPP models, including the Hybrid Annuity Model

Indian Railways repays ₹1.93 trillion debt in five years, says Vaishnaw

The national transporter paid about Rs 93,000 crore in interest since 2021-22 and roughly Rs 1 trillion in principal as higher Budget support reduced its need to borrow

Rail freight rises 9% to 141 mt in July on higher coal, iron ore loading

Indian Railways reported strong freight growth in July, supported by higher movement of coal, iron ore, fertilisers and foodgrains, while passenger traffic also increased.

New luggage rules & limits: Indian railways launches online excess luggage booking: Know more

Indian Railways has launched an online excess luggage booking facility from July 31, allowing eligible passengers to book and pay for extra luggage while reserving train tickets on the IRCTC platform.

Govt plans to invest $5 bn to strengthen railway connectivity along borders

The spending, set to unfold over the next 18 months, will help build new tracks, platforms and network strengthening across Punjab, West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Assam and several states

RRB Group D 2026 exam city intimation slip to be out soon, exams from Aug 3

The Railway Board (RRB) is expected to release the RRB Group D city intimation slip. Candidates will be able to check and download the exam city by logging in with the required credentials

Indian Railways working on mega reforms to boost freight modal share

The national transporter plans procedural reforms, mechanised execution and faster project clearances to raise its freight modal share from 24 per cent to 40 per cent