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Rail stock up 27% in 3 days, zooms 47% in 10 days; what's behind the rally?

In the past three days, the stock rallied 27 per cent after the company reported strong earnings for the quarter ended March 2025

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

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

Centre approves final location survey for new railway line in Sikkim

The final location survey for a new line in Sikkim, from Melli to Dentam via Jorethang and Legship, has been approved by the Railway Ministry, an official statement said. The survey, to be executed by Northeast Frontier Railway, has been approved at a cost of Rs 2.25 crore, it said. This move marks a major step forward in expanding rail connectivity to the southern and western regions of Sikkim, it added. The proposed route aims to bridge a vital infrastructure gap, linking remote towns like Dentam, located near the India-Nepal border at Chiwabhanjyang, with the national railway network. The new line, estimated to have an approximate length of 75 km during the initial feasibility survey, is envisioned as a strategic extension of the under-construction Sivok-Rangpo railway line, which is expected to be operational by 2027. Melli, a key entry point to southern and western Sikkim, is likely to serve as a junction for the proposed extension, thereby ensuring seamless integration of th

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

Ircon International up 5% on ₹127-crore contract from North Western Railway

Ircon International was trading at ₹156.31, up 4.5 per cent from Friday's close of ₹149.60 on the National Stock Exchange

₹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 rejects loco pilots' demand for meal and toilet breaks on duty

Railway Board rejects loco pilots' plea for meal and toilet breaks, calls it operationally unfeasible; staff body slams move, raises safety and privacy concerns

Western Railway plans mega block for bridge repair between Mahim, Bandra

A large number of suburban and long-distance trains will be affected on the intervening nights of April 11 and12 and April 12 and 13 due to a mega block for the "re-girdering" of a bridge between Mahim and Bandra stations in the city, the Western Railway said on Wednesday. The duration of the block on each night will be 9.30 hours, it said in a release. On April 11, the block will start (train traffic will stop) at 11 pm and end at 8.30 am next day. On April 12, the block will start at 11.30 pm and conclude at 9 am next day. However, the exact block timings will vary for fast and slow lines. "During the execution of the work, a few suburban services as well as Mail/Express trains will be affected," said Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer of the WR. As many as 334 trains will be fully cancelled -- 132 on the first day and 202 on the second day, while 185 services will be partially cancelled -- 68 on the first day and 117 on the second day. The WR has planned to opera

Doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi railway line in Andhra, TN approved

The project covering three Districts in two states i.e., Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 113 Kms, said CCEA

Railway projects to improve connectivity infrastructure, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that his government's nod to four multi-tracking railway projects will improve connectivity infrastructure, boost convenience, reduce logistics costs and strengthen supply chains. He was reacting to the Union Cabinet's approval for four projects of the Ministry of Railways involving a total cost of about Rs 18,658 crore, a government press note said. The four projects covering 15 districts in three states of Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 1,247 km. PM Modi said the Cabinet's nod to Vibrant Villages Programme-II is an "exceptional news" for ensuring a better quality of life in border villages. He said, "With this approval, we are also expanding the scope of the villages covered compared to Vibrant Villages Programme-I." The objective of the programme is to create better living conditions and adequate livelihood opportunities to ensure prosperous and safe borders, contr

Govt approves four railway ministry projects worth ₹18,658 crore

These four projects, spread across 15 districts in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh, will expand the Indian Railways network by approximately 1,247 km

Redevelopment of 60 Northeast railway stations begins under 'Amrit Bharat'

In total, 92 stations within the Northeast Frontier Railway's jurisdiction are earmarked for redevelopment under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

DP World, Reliance Industries join hands for innovative rail solution

DP World and Reliance Industries have partnered to launch an innovative logistics solution for the petrochemicals industry, shifting product transport from road to rail, significantly cutting carbon emissions. The Dubai-based logistics operator in a statement said the new solution connects Reliance Industries' Jamnagar plant in Gujarat to DP World's inland container depot (ICD) in Ahmedabad and onward to the port of Mundra. Previously, the Mundra-Jamnagar-Mundra round trip involved approximately 700km of road transport for each container, it added. "With the new solution, the Ahmedabad-Jamnagar-Mundra route, also approximately 700km, has been converted to rail," the statement said, adding that this transition eliminates the environmental and operational challenges associated with long-distance road transport while maintaining the same coverage. The statement said the integrated rail service enables the transport of up to 1,260 tonnes of cargo and consolidates up to 45 containers in

L&T Tech launches TrackEi for smarter rail inspections: Here's how it works

AI-powered railway track inspection solution TrackEi leverages the Nvidia Jetson platform, offers real-time defect detection and predictive maintenance

Railways clears tracks for India's first 40-kilometre hyperloop project

IIT Madras incubated TuTr Hyperloop to launch the world's first commercial hyperloop technology-based project next month

Improve freight services, diversify beyond coal, cement: Rlys parl panel

The panel suggests a service model similar to the passenger system

Parl passes Railways (Amendment) Bill; Vaishnaw highlights infra, safety

Parliament on Monday passed a bill aimed at streamlining and modernizing railway operations in India with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stating that the government was laying thrust on infrastructure development, safety and technology.Rajya Sabha passed the bill, which had earlier been passed by Lok Sabha.In his reply to the debate, Vaishnaw, who is Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronics & IT, emphasized the bill's role in empowering field offices, enhancing efficiency, and reinforcing cooperative federalism.He said the bill is designed to simplify existing laws and does not diminish the powers of state governments. Instead, it promotes decentralization by granting full authority to general managers in railway zones to approve projects up to Rs 1,000 crore.Highlighting the government's commitment to railway development, Vaishnaw cited substantial budget allocations in states where the ruling party is not in power. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Odisha, and West Bengal ...

East Coast Railway starts Rs 1,000 cr fencing project to boost train speed

In a bid to enhance railway safety and facilitate increased train speed, East Coast Railway (ECoR) has initiated a more than Rs 1,000 crore fencing project along the tracks in various sections across its jurisdiction. A total of 2,792 kilometres of safety fencing work at a cost of Rs 865 crore has been undertaken to enhance safety, the ECoR said in a statement. This apart, Rs 207 crore was under sanction for track safety fencing works between Titilagarh & Lakholi and between Balangir-Theruvali-Singapur Road rail sections. These works aim to ensure safe train operations, prevent trespassing, and restrict the movement of cattle and wild animals near railway tracks, an official statement said. The ECoR has three divisions - Khurda Road, Sambalpur and Waltair. Under Khurda Road Division, the railways sanctioned Rs 388.85 crores for track safety fencing works for 1025.3 km stretch. In the next phase, a proposal is in place for safety fencing in the Jakhapura-Kendujhargarh-Nayagarh ...

IRFC to now venture into metro projects, says CMD & CEO Manoj Dubey

Will increase NIMs with non-rail funding, project refinancing