Ministry of Railways

May 27, 2026 5:29 PM

Indian Railways set to launch first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on Jind-Sonipat route

In a major push towards green and sustainable transportation, Indian Railways is set to introduce the country’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell-based train on the Jind-Sonipat section of Northern Railway in Haryana. The 10-car hydrogen-powered trainset, approved by Indian Railways, will operate at a maximum speed of 75 kmph and will be driven by a 1200 KW hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. The development marks a significant milestone in India’s clean energy transition, placing the ...

May 19, 2026 1:43 PM

Indian Railways approves Rs 238 crore safety upgrade works on Jammu-Katra rail section

Indian Railways has approved ₹238 crore worth of slope stabilisation, tunnel rehabilitation and bridge protection works on the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra section of Northern Railway to enhance safety and strengthen the resilience of the strategically important rail route. The sanctioned works include slope stabilisation measures, tunnel seepage treatment, bridge protection interventions and other safety-related upgrades at vulnerable locations along the Jammu–Katra corridor, which s...

May 19, 2026 1:32 PM

Indian Railways approves Rs 962 crore Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project to boost capacity on Howrah-Delhi corridor

Indian Railways has approved the ₹962-crore Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project in Bihar, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at increasing capacity and improving operational efficiency on the high-density Howrah–Delhi rail corridor. The 54-km project forms part of Indian Railways’ High Traffic Density Network and is expected to strengthen both passenger and freight movement across Eastern and Northern India. The additional third line will help decongest one of the country’s busiest rail r...

May 19, 2026 1:28 PM

Railways approves Rs 993 crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project to decongest Chennai suburban network

Indian Railways has approved the ₹993-crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project in Tamil Nadu, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at easing congestion on the Chennai suburban rail network and improving both passenger and freight movement across the corridor. The 68-km doubling project under Southern Railway forms part of the important Chennai suburban circular rail network connecting Chennai Beach, Tambaram, Chengalpattu and Arakkonam. The project is expected to significantly enhance...

May 15, 2026 10:10 PM

Railways launches Rs 400 crore projects in Rajasthan; Alwar station redevelopment gains pace

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said redevelopment work at Alwar Railway Station is progressing rapidly under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, as he virtually inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple railway projects worth over ₹400 crore in Rajasthan. The virtual event was attended by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav along with senior railway officials and public representatives. Speaking at the event, ...

May 13, 2026 4:11 PM

PM Modi shares Ravneet Singh Bittu’s article on railway modernisation in Punjab

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article written by Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu highlighting how railway modernisation and improved connectivity are driving development and creating new opportunities in Punjab. In a post on X, the Prime Minister said “In Punjab, modern railway stations and an improved network are opening new paths to progress. This transformation is bringing a wealth of opportunities for the people here.” He further praised Bittu's article, saying...

April 29, 2026 7:11 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw to flag off extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat on April 30; 20-coach upgrade to boost connectivity

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off the extended Srinagar-Jammu Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Tawi Railway Station on April 30, marking a major milestone in rail connectivity across Jammu and Kashmir. The semi-high-speed train, which earlier operated between Srinagar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, will now run up to Jammu Tawi, the region’s largest rail hub. Regular services on the extended route will begin from May 2, offering passengers a seamless, single-journey conn...

April 27, 2026 9:35 PM

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat to run with 20 coaches permanently from April 28

Indian Railways has permanently upgraded the Mumbai Central-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express to a 20-coach train, effective from April 28, in a move aimed at accommodating rising passenger demand on one of the country’s busiest inter-city routes. The expansion, which adds three AC Chair Car coaches and one Executive Class coach, is expected to significantly improve seat availability for passengers travelling along the high-demand corridor connecting two major economic hubs of western India. The...

April 27, 2026 7:47 PM

PM Modi to flag off two new Amrit Bharat trains linking UP, MP and Maharashtra on April 28

In a major push to affordable rail connectivity, Indian Railways is set to launch two new Amrit Bharat Express services connecting key regions of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to flag them off on April 28. The new services include a daily train between Varanasi (Banaras) and Pune’s Hadapsar, and a weekly train linking Ayodhya with Mumbai’s Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. These trains aim to strengthen connectivity across central India wh...

April 24, 2026 10:17 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews summer special trains as Indian Railways plans over 18,000 trips to ease peak rush

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday reviewed the operation of summer special trains, as Indian Railways ramps up efforts to manage increased passenger traffic during the peak travel season. At a meeting held in New Delhi, the minister assessed the progress of additional train services introduced to ease congestion and improve travel convenience across high-demand routes. According to the Ministry of Railways, Indian Railways plans to operate 18,262 summer special train trips be...