Indian Railways

January 16, 2025 12:45 PM

Central govt staff allowed to use LTC for travel on Tejas, Vande Bharat, Humsafar

The Central government has issued an order allowing its employees to travel on Tejas, Vande Bharat, and Humsafar express trains under the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) scheme in a move aimed at providing more convenient and faster travel options for them to visit their hometown or go for holidays to tourist destinations during leave. According to the new order issued this week, employees can now use these premium trains in addition to the Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto trains, based on their t...

January 15, 2025 10:26 PM

Indian railways operates 137 special trains for devotees at Mahakumbh

Indian Railways has introduced 137 special trains to facilitate the movement of devotees on the third day of the ongoing Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. These additional services supplement the 349 regular trains operating to the city, with the total number of passengers arriving at Prayagraj stations exceeding 15.6 lakh in the first two days. The special trains include long-distance services and ring rail services connecting nearby temple towns such as Chitrakoot, Ayodhya, and Varanasi. During the 46-...

January 15, 2025 10:14 AM

Dense fog disrupts rail and air operations, worsens air quality in Delhi-NCR

Dense fog and cold weather disrupted transportation services across northern India, including the national capital, on Wednesday. Visibility dropped to near zero in many areas, significantly impacting rail and flight operations. A total of 26 trains have been delayed due to the dense fog, according to Indian Railways. Among the most affected are Bihar S Kranti (12565), delayed by 285 minutes; Shr Ram Shakti Exp (12561), delayed by 290 minutes; Gorakhdham Exp (12555), delayed by 255 minutes; an...

January 13, 2025 5:52 PM

A war room inaugurated at Rail Bhavan to monitor Mahakumbh Mela arrangements

In preparation for the grand Mahakumbh 2025, Union Minister of Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, inaugurated a dedicated 'war room' at Rail Bhavan to monitor nine key railway stations in the Prayagraj region through 1,186 CCTV cameras. The initiative is part of a comprehensive plan to ensure smooth operations and enhanced security during the Mahakumbh Mela, which is expected to attract over 40 crore devotees. The war room, set up by the Railway Board, will provide real-time surveillance through 764 ...

January 9, 2025 10:32 AM

Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express to commence operations soon; final safety inspection begins on 111 km Katra-Banihal rail section

In a major boost to connectivity, the much-awaited Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express is set to begin operations soon, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities to just three hours and ten minutes. The final safety inspection of the 111 km long Katra-Banihal section, part of the newly constructed Jammu division, has commenced. This section is crucial as it links Jammu with the Kashmir Valley, bringing the long-pending dream of seamless rail connectivity to reality. The Jammu s...

January 8, 2025 4:31 PM

Indian Railways on track for future-ready transformation: spends 76% of budget in capacity augmentation for safer, faster, and world-class travel

The Indian Railways is making remarkable strides towards transforming itself into a future-ready organization, aiming to offer safer, faster, and world-class travel experiences for millions of passengers across India. By the end of the first nine months and four days of the current fiscal year, the Railways has already spent 76% of its budgetary outlay, demonstrating a strong commitment to capacity augmentation and modernization, the Railway Ministry said in a press release on Wednesday. The b...

January 7, 2025 4:02 PM

Anji Khad Bridge: Engineering marvel set to revolutionize rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir

The Indian Railways has unveiled a monumental engineering achievement with the completion of the Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed rail bridge. Situated in the challenging terrain of the Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir, this bridge is a key component of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project. Stretching 725.5 meters in length, the Anji Khad Bridge stands as a testament to cutting-edge engineering and innovation. Connecting Katra and Reasi, the bridg...

January 6, 2025 4:31 PM

‘Historic Day’: Jitendra Singh praises inauguration of Jammu Railway division

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the PMO, Dr. Jitendra Singh, hailed the inauguration of the Jammu Railway Division on Monday, calling it a "historic milestone" for Indian Railways and the development of the region. He noted that the new railway division would greatly benefit the rural areas of Kashmir, boosting connectivity and fostering regional progress. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Jammu, Dr. Sin...

January 3, 2025 3:10 PM

Vande Bharat sleeper trains set to revolutionize long-distance rail travel with 180 km/h speed and luxury

The introduction of Vande Bharat sleeper trains marks a transformative leap for Indian Railways, extending its world-class travel experience to long-distance commuters. Following the success of Vande Bharat Express chair car trains on short and medium distances, the sleeper variant is now being tested to offer a similar combination of speed, safety, and luxury for longer routes. These trials, conducted at a peak speed of 180 km per hour, signify a new era in rail travel for commuters. The suc...

December 26, 2024 12:11 PM

Railways completes trial run on J&K’s first cable-stayed Anji Khad bridge

Indian Railways has successfully conducted a trial run of a tower wagon on the Anji Khad Bridge, the country’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, located in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district. This marks a significant milestone in enhancing railway connectivity in the region, with full services expected to begin by January 2025. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video of the trial on social media, celebrating the progress of the critical project. "The trial run on the Anji Khad Bri...