Indian Railways

August 9, 2026 4:43 PM

Indian Railways merges Chitrakutdham-Kanpur and Pratapgarh-Kanpur Express trains, doubles capacity to 24 coaches

Indian Railways has approved the merger of the Chitrakutdham Karwi-Kanpur Central Express and Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Kanpur Central Express, a move aimed at providing direct rail connectivity between Pratapgarh and Chitrakoot and easing overcrowding on the Kanpur-Pratapgarh corridor. The merged service will operate as Train No. 14123/14124 Maa Belha Devi Dham Pratapgarh-Chitrakutdham Karwi Express, replacing the two existing services. The merger will provide passengers from Pratapgarh ...

August 9, 2026 3:12 PM

Indian Railways approves daily Itarsi-Madan Mahal passenger train in Madhya Pradesh

Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a daily passenger train between Itarsi and Madan Mahal in Jabalpur, aimed at improving affordable and convenient rail connectivity for commuters and passengers across central Madhya Pradesh. The new Train No. 51673/51674 Itarsi-Madan Mahal Passenger will connect Itarsi Junction with Madan Mahal and provide daily services to several towns and smaller stations along the route. The train will depart from Itarsi Junction at 11:40 am and reach Madan ...

August 8, 2026 12:10 AM

USBRL transforms Kashmir connectivity, opens new markets for farmers and businesses: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The commissioning of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) has provided all-weather rail connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India, significantly improving access to markets for farmers, artisans and small businesses while boosting tourism and economic activity in Jammu and Kashmir, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha on Friday. Replying to a question in the Upper House, Vaishnaw said the landmark railway project has enabled faster t...

August 7, 2026 4:42 PM

Indian Railways Imposes ₹5.13 Crore Fine, Terminates Six Catering Contracts Over Food Quality Violations

Indian Railways has imposed penalties amounting to ₹5.13 crore, issued 54 show-cause notices, terminated six catering contracts and debarred defaulting licensees for violations related to food quality and hygiene over the last three years, the government informed Parliament on Friday. According to a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Indian Railways serves an average of 58 crore meals annually, while food quality-related complaints accou...

August 6, 2026 9:54 PM

From queues to clicks: How Indian Railways’ passenger reservation system has transformed travel over four decades

Few technological transformations have touched the lives of Indians as profoundly as the evolution of the Passenger Reservation System (PRS) of Indian Railways. What began in 1986 as an effort to replace manual reservation registers and long queues at booking counters has today evolved into one of the world's largest public reservation platforms, serving millions of passengers every day through digital channels. Over nearly four decades, the Passenger Reservation System has grown alongside Indi...

August 3, 2026 10:42 PM

Indian Railways records 9% growth in freight loading in July, transports over 141 million tonnes

Indian Railways recorded a 9 per cent year-on-year growth in freight loading during July 2026, transporting 141.3 million tonnes of freight compared to 129.7 million tonnes in the corresponding month last year, reflecting sustained demand from key sectors of the economy and improved operational efficiency. According to the Ministry of Railways, the growth in freight movement was driven by higher loading of major commodities critical to industry, agriculture and energy security. Iron ore loading...

August 3, 2026 9:08 AM

Indian Railways approves new daily express between Mumbai CSMT and Sawantwadi Road

Indian Railways has approved the introduction of a new daily Express train service between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai, and Sawantwadi Road, providing a major boost to rail connectivity across Maharashtra and the Konkan region. The new service will operate over a 510-km route, offering direct and reliable rail connectivity for passengers travelling for tourism, education, employment, business and other social purposes. According to the Ministry of Railways, the service ...

August 1, 2026 4:27 PM

Indian Railways Extends Ludhiana–Jakhal Daily Passenger Train to Jind to Boost Regional Connectivity

Indian Railways has approved the extension of the Ludhiana–Jakhal Daily Passenger train up to Jind under the Northern Railway, a move aimed at strengthening regional rail connectivity and improving travel convenience between Punjab and Haryana. With the extension, Train No. 54054 will now operate from Ludhiana to Jind, while Train No. 54053 will run from Jind to Ludhiana, replacing the existing Ludhiana–Jakhal service. The extension increases the train's route length from 128 km to 200 km,...

August 1, 2026 12:59 PM

Indian Railways Approves Rs 976-Crore Multitracking Project on Danapur–Fatuha Section in Bihar

Indian Railways has approved a Rs 976-crore multitracking project on the 29-km Danapur–Fatuha section of the East Central Railway in Bihar, aimed at enhancing rail capacity, easing congestion and improving the movement of passenger and freight trains along the busy Patna rail corridor. The project includes the construction of third and fourth railway lines between Danapur and Patna, a third line between Rajendra Nagar and Patna Saheb, and third and fourth lines between Patna Saheb and Fatuha....

July 31, 2026 8:26 PM

Indian Railways transports India’s first live donor heart by train, Vande Bharat completes life-saving mission

Indian Railways has successfully transported a live donor heart by train for the first time in the country's history, marking a significant milestone in emergency medical logistics and showcasing the potential of the rail network in supporting life-saving healthcare services. The donor heart was transported from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express, enabling its timely delivery for transplantation at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Card...