Indian Railways

July 17, 2026 10:00 AM

‘Today is a landmark day for Atmanirbhar Bharat’: PM Modi ahead of launch of India’s first hydrogen-powered train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed India's first hydrogen-powered train as a historic milestone, describing it as a landmark day for Atmanirbhar Bharat and the country's journey towards sustainable development. Ahead of the inauguration of the country's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, the Prime Minister congratulated everyone associated with the project. "Today marks the realization of India's dream of getting its first hydrogen-powered train. It is a land...

July 17, 2026 9:38 AM

India’s first hydrogen-powered train: All you need to know

Indian Railways is set to enter a new era of clean and sustainable transportation on Friday with the launch of India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train. Scheduled to operate on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway, the project marks the country's first major step towards adopting hydrogen fuel cell technology for rail transport and places India among a select group of nations exploring hydrogen-powered rail mobility. Developed as a pilot initiative, the project combines indig...

July 17, 2026 9:21 AM

India’s first hydrogen train signals a new era of green rail mobility

When India's first hydrogen-powered passenger train rolls out on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana, it will mark far more than the launch of another railway service. It will represent the next chapter in the evolution of Indian Railways - from the age of steam and diesel to one powered by one of the world's cleanest fuels. Designed to carry around 2,600 passengers across 10 coaches, the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset is not only India's first such train but also one of the largest hydrogen-p...

July 16, 2026 9:37 PM

Indian Railways approves ₹228 crore doubling of Tadali–Ghugus rail section in Maharashtra

Indian Railways has approved the doubling of the 14-km Tadali–Ghugus railway section in Maharashtra at a cost of ₹228 crore to enhance freight capacity and improve operational efficiency on the Delhi–Chennai High Density Network (HDN). The project has been sanctioned under the umbrella programme for doubling, tripling, quadrupling, flyover and bypass works aimed at augmenting the capacity of the railway network. The Tadali–Ghugus section is currently a single-line stretch on the Wardha...

July 16, 2026 1:22 AM

New IRCTC beta website goes live with faster booking, cleaner interface

The Ministry of Railways on Wednesday launched the beta version of the revamped IRCTC website, introducing a redesigned interface and simplified ticket booking process aimed at improving user experience. The beta portal went live at 9 pm and is accessible through the existing IRCTC website. Users have been invited to explore the new platform and share feedback before the full rollout. According to the ministry, the redesigned website incorporates suggestions from students of the Malaviya Natio...

July 14, 2026 10:03 PM

Railways unveils eight more reforms under ‘Reform Express’ to modernise freight operations

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday announced eight new structural reforms under the Centre’s ‘Reform Express’ initiative to modernise Indian Railways’ freight ecosystem, taking the total number of reforms implemented so far to 17 as part of the ministry’s target of introducing 52 reforms in 52 weeks. Addressing the media at Rail Bhawan, Vaishnaw said the latest reforms are aimed at reducing logistics costs, improving supply chain efficiency, encouraging private investment, p...

July 10, 2026 6:26 PM

Indian Railways approves Rs 206 crore Kavach 4.0 deployment on 680 km of Northern Railway network

Indian Railways has approved a ₹206-crore project to deploy Kavach Version 4.0, its indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system, across 680 route kilometres of the Northern Railway network, further strengthening rail safety and operational efficiency. The project will cover the Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda sections, along with their feeder branch lines under the Delhi Division of Northern Railway. The initiative forms part of Indian Railways' nationwide rollout of Kavach, aim...

July 10, 2026 6:25 PM

Indian Railways approves Rs 175 crore project to expand electric locomotive maintenance facilities at Raipur

Indian Railways has approved a ₹175-crore infrastructure project to create additional homing facilities for 250 three-phase electric locomotives at the High Horse Power (HHP) Diesel Shed in Raipur under the South East Central Railway (SECR), in a move aimed at strengthening maintenance infrastructure and supporting the rapid expansion of its electric locomotive fleet. The project is part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to augment maintenance capacity in line with the growing number of ele...

July 3, 2026 10:10 AM

Indian Railways approves Rs 135 crore rail flyover in Odisha’s Bondamunda to boost freight capacity, ease congestion

In a major infrastructure push aimed at strengthening freight movement and improving operational efficiency, Indian Railways has approved the construction of a 4.59-km rail flyover between Odisha's Bondamunda 'A' Cabin and Bondamunda Link 'B' Cabin in the South Eastern Railway at an estimated cost of ₹135 crore. The project is designed to decongest the strategically important Rourkela-Bondamunda section, a key industrial corridor witnessing rapidly rising freight traffic due to expanding mini...

July 3, 2026 10:06 AM

Indian Railways approves Rs 274 crore electronic interlocking project to modernise signalling in Malda Division

In a significant push towards enhancing railway safety and modernising critical infrastructure, Indian Railways has approved a ₹274-crore project to replace conventional relay-based signalling systems with advanced Electronic Interlocking (EI) technology at 20 locations in the Malda Division (West Bengal) of Eastern Railway. The project, announced by the Ministry of Railways on Thursday, aims to improve the reliability, efficiency and maintainability of signalling systems on one of Eastern Ra...