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PM Modi inaugurates locomotive manufacturing plant in Gujarat's Dahod

The Prime Minister also flagged off the first electric locomotive manufactured at the Locomotive Manufacturing plant of the Indian Railways in Dahod, Gujarat

Watch: PM Modi inaugurates locomotive manufacturing plant in Dahod, Gujarat | Indian Railways

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates Locomotive Manufacturing plant of the Indian Railways in Dahod. This plant will produce electric locomotives of 9000 HP for domestic purposes and for export.

RRB NTPC exam 2025: Revised dates announced, admit cards on June 1 and more

The RRB has officially revised the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) 2025 timetable recruitment. The Stage 1 is now set to occur from June 5 to June 24, 2025, across various shifts nationwide

SwaRail app now live on Android: Book tickets, track trains, and more

The Railways' all-in-one app offers secure login, bookings, parcel and freight tracking, live train status, Rail Madad, and more, now officially available on Google Play

Amrit Bharat Station scheme: 103 railway stations get airport-style upgrades under | PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 103 upgraded railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. What do these redeveloped stations now offer? Watch to know!

Train accident averted in UP after wooden blocks found on track; what we know so far | Hardoi

A major train accident was narrowly avoided in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district after alert loco pilots stopped two express trains in time. Watch to know what happened.

PM Modi to inaugurate 3 redeveloped railway stations in Bengal on May 22

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate three redeveloped railway stations in West Bengal on Thursday under the Centre's Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, officials said. The three stations Panagarh, Kalyani Ghoshpara and Joychandi Pahar are among 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations to be inaugurated by the PM across the country through video conferencing, they said. While Panagarh and Kalyani Ghoshpara are under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Railway, Joychandi Pahar is part of the South Eastern Railway. These existing railway stations have undergone a total revamp with new passenger facilities and aesthetics, the officials said. "With a focus on enhancing passenger amenities, improving accessibility and incorporating sustainable design, these upgrades will not only elevate the travel experience, but also contribute to the economic growth of the region," an SER official said in a statement. A total of 100 railway stations in West Bengal are being developed under the scheme, the

Uttar Pradesh govt launches India's 1st Vistadome jungle safari train

The Vistadome train service operates on weekends but plans are underway to expand it to daily operations, making it accessible to more visitors

Railway stocks rally: RVNL, IRFC, BEML gain up to 11%; Here's why

The surge was led by names like Titagarh Rail, RVNL, IRFC, and BEML. Titagarh Rail Systems emerged as the top gainer, jumping 10.72 per cent to close at ₹895.85, followed by RVNL, which climbed 10.45

Centre approves expansion of rail network in Chhattisgarh's Bastar district

Bastar has no direct rail connectivity with Raipur and the northern and western parts of India

India-Pak tensions: Essential services go extra mile to serve border states

National transporter Indian Railways was running special trains to handle increased traffic out of Jammu and Kashmir

Northern Railway flags delay in tunnel communication for USBRL project

The communication system inside the escape tunnels between two sections of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link Project (USBRL) is incomplete and yet to be fine-tuned, the Northern Railway complained in a written communication to the Konkan Railway Communication Limited, its service provider. The final Katra-Sangaldan section of the 272-km USBRL project was to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 19 to connect Kashmir with the rest of the country. However, it was postponed due to bad weather predictions, and the new date has not been announced yet. The work to install and enable an integrated tunnel communication system in the USBRL project was awarded to Konkan Railway Communication Limited (KRCL) for train operational efficiency and safety. However, according to the Northern Railway's letter, despite various written instructions as well as repeated verbal discussions, the KRCL has not completed crucial work essential for communication inside the ...

Railways' safety planning drive faces zonal and internal challenges

21 divisions have failed to comply with timely submission of their rolling block plans, the railways have communicated to zones

Candidates need not remove religious symbols during exams, says Rly dept

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and other Hindu organisations on Monday strongly objected to an instruction asking for the removal of religious symbols worn by candidates appearing for the Railway Department's Nursing Superintendent examination, and it was withdrawn immediately. Following widespread protests, the railway authorities have now clarified that candidates will not be required to remove religious symbols such as the mangalsutra (a sacred necklace worn by married Hindu women) and janivara (sacred thread worn by Brahmins) before entering the exam hall. Amidst the growing outrage, Minister of State for Railways, V Somanna, intervened in the matter and clarified that candidates appearing for the Railway Recruitment Board's Nursing Superintendent exam would not be required to remove any religious symbols or mangalsutras. He further instructed officials to ensure that religious sentiments are respected during the examination process. According to the officials, the examination

WR announces 35-hour mega block at Kandivali, train services to be affected

Western Railway on Thursday announced a 35-hour mega block on its suburban corridor for regirdering work of a bridge between Kandivali and Borivali. The block over the weekend will affect running of suburban and long distance trains, an official said. In a release issued this evening, WR said the block was for regirdering work of bridge number 61 on the 5th line, Carshed line and Kandivali Traffic Yard line. "The mega block is commence at 1 pm on April 26 and end at midnight in the intervening night of April 27 and 28," it said. Vineet Abhishek, chief public relations officer of Western Railway, said during the block period, suburban services and Mail/ Express trains running on the 5th line will be operated on fast lines. "Also, a few Mail/ Express trains will be affected while some suburban services will remain cancelled. Around 73 suburban services will remain cancelled due to the block on Saturday, while around 90 suburban services will remain cancelled on Sunday," he said. Tw

Railways ramps up speed mission with track upgrades, fencing drive

Two months after the Union Budget and following consultations with all railway zones, the ministry has finalised its performance targets for tracks and track-related works

Deoband-Roorkee rail line approved, cuts Delhi-Dehradun distance by 40 km

According to a press release from the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO), a successful speed trial was recently conducted on this section at 122 kmph

Loco pilots seek to lift night curbs on speed control in high-speed trains

Loco pilots and their unions have demanded the lifting of restrictions on the use of a push-button constant-speed control system that allows the loco pilot to fix a desired speed of the train at night in certain railway zones in the country. Loco pilots said 'Button Push Constant Speed' (BPCS) is a computerised system available in all high-speed train engines to help them fix the train speed at a particular point. "Certain sections in a train route are such where the permanent speed restriction is over 130 kmph for a good while of time. In such a case, the loco pilot can set the speed at 130 kmph and focus on safety issues such as signal aspects and other vital parameters," a loco pilot said, requesting anonymity. "The concerned research and safety authorities such as the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) have never imposed any restrictions on its use at night. However, certain railway zones like North Central Railway have imposed restrictions on its night use. This

₹1.73 trn in rail projects sanctioned for Maharashtra: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Talking about the 2025-26 union budget, he informed everyone that more than ₹23,000 crore had been allocated for the state of Maharashtra

Railways gained ₹8,913 cr in 5 years after ending seniors' concession: RTI

The Indian Railways has earned an additional revenue of approximately Rs 8,913 crore in five years by withdrawing concessions for senior citizens, according to replies from the Centre for Railway Information Systems on a Right to Information Act applications. CRIS functions under the Railway Ministry and develops as well as maintains ticketing and passengers data besides offering various other services. The question of restoring concessions on train tickets for senior citizens was raised in the parliament by members on several occasions, however, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the Railways already pays 46 per cent concession on an average to every passenger. Males and transgenders over the age of 60 and females over the age of 58 used to avail 40 per cent and 50 per cent discounts respectively on train tickets for all classes before March 20, 2020, when the Railway Ministry withdrew it due to the onset of the Covid pandemic. The data of passengers as well as revenu