Indian Railways completes over 1,900 km of key infrastructure projects to boost connectivity

March 13, 2026 5:50 PM

Indian Railways completes over 1,900 km of key infrastructure projects to boost connectivity

Indian Railways has completed several major infrastructure projects spanning over 1,900 kilometres across the country, strengthening rail connectivity, enhancing freight efficiency and supporting regional economic growth. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the details in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Friday, highlighting the government’s focus on expanding railway capacity and modernising infrastructure. Major rail projects completed Among the key projects recently compl...

Indian Railways accelerates track modernisation, boosts safety and high-speed operations

January 18, 2026 5:20 PM

Indian Railways accelerates track modernisation, boosts safety and high-speed operations

Indian Railways has made significant strides in modernising its track infrastructure and strengthening safety standards, driven by sustained investment and focused execution over the past decade. According to the Ministry of Railways, the efforts have resulted in safer, faster and more reliable train operations across large parts of the national rail network. In the financial year 2024-25, Indian Railways completed track renewal over 6,851 kilometres. The momentum continues in the current finan...

Dense fog disrupts flights, trains across North India

December 28, 2025 11:33 AM

Dense fog disrupts flights, trains across North India

Flight and rail services across large parts of North India were disrupted on Sunday morning as dense fog conditions prevailed over several states, sharply reducing visibility and affecting normal movement. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow alert for Delhi and adjoining regions, warning of dense fog and cold wave-like conditions during the morning hours. Rail services were severely affected, with dozens of trains running several hours behind schedule and some being d...

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates railway development projects at Karpoorigram station in Bihar

July 8, 2025 11:36 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates railway development projects at Karpoorigram station in Bihar

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for several infrastructure development projects at Karpoorigram railway station in Bihar’s Samastipur division, marking a significant step toward modernization of the region’s railway facilities. The minister began the day with an inspection of Digha Bridge Halt, where he reviewed key passenger amenities, safety, cleanliness, and security arrangements. He instructed officials to ensure a modern and ...

India surpasses US and Europe in locomotive production, achieves record 1,681 units in 2024-25

April 3, 2025 1:07 PM

India surpasses US and Europe in locomotive production, achieves record 1,681 units in 2024-25

India has reached a significant milestone in railway locomotive manufacturing, surpassing the United States and Europe by producing 1,681 locomotives in the financial year 2024-25. This marks a 19% increase compared to 1,472 locomotives produced in 2023-24, further solidifying India's leadership in the global railway sector. The remarkable surge in locomotive production is driven by the success of the ‘Make in India’ initiative, which has significantly enhanced the country's manufacturing c...

Lok Sabha to discuss railway, Jal Shakti grants; opposition seeks adjournment

March 18, 2025 12:19 PM

Lok Sabha to discuss railway, Jal Shakti grants; opposition seeks adjournment

The Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up discussions and voting on the demands for grants pertaining to the Ministry of Railways and the Ministry of Jal Shakti today. According to an official list released by Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh on Tuesday, the session will see Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and C. R. Patil presenting the demands for grants under their respective ministries. In addition to the discussions on the Railway and Jal Shakti Ministries, thirteen other Union Ministers ar...

Cabinet approves 78-Day Productivity Linked Bonus for over 11.72 lakh railway employees

October 3, 2024 10:37 PM

Cabinet approves 78-Day Productivity Linked Bonus for over 11.72 lakh railway employees

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) for 78 days to more than 11.72 lakh railway employees. The total payout, amounting to ₹2,028.57 crore, will benefit a wide range of non-gazetted railway staff, including track maintainers, loco pilots, station masters, and other Group C employees. The bonus recognizes the exceptional performance of railway employees during the 2023-24 financial year. According to the Cabinet’s statemen...