Indian Railways

July 1, 2025 4:26 PM

Railways launches ‘RailOne’ app as one-stop solution for passenger services

In a major step toward enhancing passenger experience, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday launched the 'RailOne' app at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, marking the 40th Foundation Day of the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). Designed to be a comprehensive, all-in-one platform, the RailOne app aims to streamline and simplify access to a range of railway passenger services through a user-friendly interface. Available on both Android and iOS platforms, the RailO...

June 30, 2025 9:59 AM

IRCTC’s upgraded system to handle over 1.5 lakh bookings and 40 lakh enquiries per minute

Indian Railways is set to introduce a new Passenger Reservation System (PRS) by the end of this year, aiming to make the ticket booking process faster, smarter and more passenger-friendly. The upgraded system will be capable of generating over 1.5 lakh tickets per minute, nearly five times higher than the current capacity of 32,000 tickets per minute, according to the Ministry of Railways. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently reviewed the progress of these reforms and highlighted the need...

June 5, 2025 12:57 PM

Indian Railways paves the way for a greener future, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Indian Railways’ efforts toward environmental sustainability, noting that the national transporter is playing a pivotal role in building a greener future for India. Sharing an article authored by Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on the occasion of World Environment Day, the Prime Minister highlighted the strides made in electrification and clean energy adoption, saying that Indian Railways is on track to achieve net zero emissions. �...

June 4, 2025 10:11 PM

Indian Railways launches AI-driven crackdown on automated ticket bookings, records highest-ever per-minute ticketing

In a major step toward ensuring fairness and accessibility in its ticketing system, Indian Railways has launched a wide-ranging digital reform initiative aimed at curbing unauthorized automated bookings. Central to this overhaul is the deployment of AI-powered bot mitigation systems, which have already led to the deactivation of over 2.5 crore suspicious user IDs on the IRCTC platform. This measure has significantly improved access for genuine users, especially during peak booking hours. As par...

May 26, 2025 4:55 PM

India now exports trains to the world: PM Modi in Dahod

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasized the transformative growth of India’s railway sector over the past decade, underscoring the expansion of metro services and the introduction of semi-high-speed trains like the Vande Bharat Express. Addressing a public event in Dahod, PM Modi announced the launch of a new Vande Bharat Express connecting Ahmedabad to Veraval, further strengthening connectivity in the state. He noted that Vande Bharat trains now run on nearly 70 routes across ...

May 26, 2025 9:43 AM

PM Modi to launch major infrastructure and urban development projects in Gujarat on May 26–27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a two-day visit to Gujarat on Monday, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a series of major infrastructure and development projects across Dahod, Bhuj, and Gandhinagar. The projects, collectively worth over Rs 77,000 crore, span across sectors such as railways, power, urban development, and housing. Day 1: Focus on Dahod and Bhuj On Monday, the Prime Minister will begin his visit in Dahod. At around 11:15 AM, he will...

May 22, 2025 3:44 PM

Railways are part of our economy and our identity: MoS Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani

Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani has said that Indian Railways are not only integral to the country’s economy but also form a key part of its identity. He made these remarks during the virtual inauguration of the redeveloped Sullurupeta railway station in Andhra Pradesh by Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Dr. Pemmasani said that Indian Railways transport over two crore passengers daily and are ...

May 20, 2025 9:03 PM

PM Modi to inaugurate 103 amrit stations on Thursday, including five redeveloped stations in Karnataka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 103 newly redeveloped Amrit Stations across the country via video conferencing during a special event in Bikaner, Rajasthan, on Thursday, May 22. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Tuesday, five of these upgraded stations are located in Karnataka—Munirabad, Bagalkot, Gadag, Gokak Road, and Dharwad. The redevelopment of these 103 stations, spread across 86 districts in 18 States and Union Territories, has been undertaken ...

April 4, 2025 4:50 PM

Indian Railways sets new record with production of 41,929 wagons to boost cargo capacity

Indian Railways has achieved a record-breaking feat in wagon production, manufacturing 41,929 wagons in the financial year 2024–25 — the highest ever in a single year. This marks an 11% year-on-year increase over the 37,650 wagons produced in FY 2023–24, the Ministry of Railways announced on Friday. The latest figures reflect a staggering threefold surge compared to the average annual production of 13,262 wagons recorded between 2004 and 2014. The robust increase underlines significant st...

April 4, 2025 10:28 AM

Indian Railways achieves record 9% growth in coach production for 2024-25

Indian Railways has achieved a remarkable milestone in the financial year 2024-25 by manufacturing 7,134 coaches, reflecting a 9% growth from the previous year’s 6,541 coaches. This expansion particularly emphasizes non-air-conditioned coaches, with 4,601 coaches produced to meet the needs of common passengers, as stated by the Ministry of Railways on Friday. The increase in production highlights India’s ongoing efforts to modernize railway infrastructure and meet the growing demand for pass...