Indian Railways

November 1, 2026 2:07 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Express on Kannada Rajyotsava

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday flagged off the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai from Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal (SMVT) on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava. Union Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna, Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and H.D. Kumaraswamy, Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje, BJP MPs Tejasvi Surya, P.C. Mohan and C.N. Manjunath, and BJP Rajya Sabha members Lahar Singh Siroya and Jaggesh were present at the inaugural event. V...

October 31, 2026 1:55 PM

PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat Sleeper Train between Varanasi and Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train connecting Varanasi and New Delhi, marking the introduction of the next-generation overnight rail service on the route. Highlighting the new service, the Prime Minister said it would reduce travel time and provide passengers with a faster, more comfortable and seamless journey. He added that the train is equipped with modern amenities and an advanced safety system. In a post on X, PM Modi said the service would...

October 30, 2026 7:53 PM

Yogi Adityanath, Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off Vande Bharat Sleeper Express between Varanasi and New Delhi tomorrow

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express services between Varanasi and New Delhi from Varanasi tomorrow, strengthening rail connectivity between the two cities and providing passengers with a faster overnight travel option. The new services will strengthen inter-city connectivity and provide passengers with a modern, comfortable and efficient option for long-distance overnight travel, accordi...

October 28, 2026 1:09 AM

Indian Railways to Recruit 1,265 Station Masters Nationwide

Indian Railways has opened online applications for the recruitment of Station Masters, offering 1,265 vacancies nationwide for eligible graduate candidates. The recruitment reflects Indian Railways' continued efforts to provide career opportunities to eligible candidates while strengthening its operational workforce, according to a press release by the Ministry of Railways. The Railway Board has decided that Station Master recruitment will be notified separately from 2026 onwards. The dedicate...

October 27, 2026 10:50 PM

Andhra, Odisha rush to evacuate people before Cyclone Arnab’s early morning landfall

Andhra Pradesh and Odisha set up nearly 4,000 cyclone shelters and moved thousands of people to safety while the railways cancelled at least 50 trains in the region ahead of the "very severe" cyclonic storm Arnab's landfall near Visakhapatnam early on Wednesday. At least 21 flights were cancelled at Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam airports on Tuesday, affecting services to Chennai, Bengaluru, Visakhapatnam and Kadapa. For Wednesday, 15 flights at Vijayawada airport have been cancelled, an official...

October 24, 2026 11:14 AM

8th All India Conference of GRP Chiefs Focuses on Intelligence-Led Policing, Railway Security

The 8th All India Conference of Government Railway Police (GRP) Chiefs concluded in New Delhi on October 23, with a focus on intelligence-led policing, enhanced coordination among railway security agencies and the use of technology to strengthen passenger safety. Convened by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), the conference brought together senior railway officials and GRP chiefs from various States and Union Territories to discuss emerging security challenges, share best practices and improve...

October 14, 2026 4:29 PM

Cabinet Approves 78 Days’ Productivity Linked Bonus for Railway Employees

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days’ wages for eligible railway employees, involving an outlay of ₹2,009.61 crore. The decision will benefit around 11.4 lakh non-gazetted railway employees in recognition of their performance during the year. The bonus is paid annually ahead of the Durga Puja and Dussehra festivities. The initiative is intended to incentivise railway staff and motivate them to contri...

October 13, 2026 1:50 PM

Indian Railways freight loading rises 6.14% in September, revenue grows 9.3%

Indian Railways loaded 135.35 million tonnes of freight in September 2026, up 6.14% from 127.52 million tonnes in the corresponding month last year, with foodgrains, clinker and domestic containers recording strong growth. Foodgrain loading increased 25%, clinker 20% and domestic container traffic 10%. Coal loading rose 9%, while the “Balance Other Goods” category grew 8.2%. Mineral oil loading increased 6%, finished steel 5.5% and iron ore 5.2%. The Railways also increased domestic coal ...

September 27, 2026 5:55 PM

Amit Shah flags off India’s first LNG-powered train, inaugurates Rs 1,472 crore railway projects in Ahmedabad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday inaugurated development projects worth ₹1,472 crore and flagged off the country's first LNG-powered train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. HM Shah also inaugurated a WAG-12 Maintenance Shed, constructed at a cost of ₹700 crore for maintenance of railway locomotive engines. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and other dignitaries were present at the programme. HM Shah said the LNG-powered train would contribute to environmenta...

September 25, 2026 12:52 PM

Indian Railways extends Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express to Mathura

Indian Railways has approved the extension of the Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi-Agra Cantt Express (Train Nos. 11901/11902) up to Mathura, providing an additional rail service for passengers travelling between Jhansi, Agra and Mathura. With the extension, Train No. 11901 will now operate from Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi to Mathura, while Train No. 11902 will originate from Mathura for the return journey to Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi. The total distance covered by the train will increase...