Saving time, shortening journeys: how infrastructure is bringing India closer

October 5, 2026 1:22 PM

Saving time, shortening journeys: how infrastructure is bringing India closer

For millions of travellers, the impact of better connectivity is measured not only in kilometres of roads and bridges built, but in the hours saved during everyday journeys.   Across India, new bridges, tunnels, expressways and modern rail services are changing travel times between cities, regions and communities. By replacing long detours, difficult terrain and slow routes with direct and faster connections, these infrastructure projects are making the benefits of connectivity increasingly v...

Indian Railways operates 19 Rail Neer plants across the country: Government

August 5, 2026 5:11 PM

Indian Railways operates 19 Rail Neer plants across the country: Government

Indian Railways currently operates 19 Rail Neer plants across the country to meet the demand for packaged drinking water on trains and at railway stations, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. The Ministry of Railways said the demand for Rail Neer, the packaged drinking water brand of Indian Railways, is being met through the existing operational plants located at key locations across the country. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has been entrusted with t...

Railways utilises ₹1.14 lakh crore, 39% of FY27 Budget allocation till July

August 5, 2026 5:07 PM

Railways utilises ₹1.14 lakh crore, 39% of FY27 Budget allocation till July

Indian Railways has utilised more than ₹1.14 lakh crore, nearly 39 per cent of its Budget allocation of ₹2.93 lakh crore for 2026-27, till July this year, while continuing to expand investments in safety, infrastructure and capacity enhancement, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Railways, expenditure of ₹1,14,973 crore had been incurred by July against the total Budget grant of ₹2,93,030 crore for the current financial year. Safety expenditur...

Railways asks passengers to stay alert, report suspicious activity on helpline 139

May 21, 2026 10:49 PM

Railways asks passengers to stay alert, report suspicious activity on helpline 139

Amid recent incidents targeting railway infrastructure and train operations, the Railway Ministry on Thursday urged passengers to remain alert during travel and immediately report any suspicious activity or individuals on railway premises through helpline number 139. The appeal came after a high-level security review meeting chaired by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at Rail Bhawan in New Delhi. Ministers of State for Railways V. Somanna and Ravneet Singh Bittu, along with s...

Railways approves major fibre network, Kavach expansion projects worth ₹1,236 crore

March 25, 2026 9:38 PM

Railways approves major fibre network, Kavach expansion projects worth ₹1,236 crore

Indian Railways has approved a series of infrastructure projects worth ₹1,236 crore aimed at strengthening its communication systems and expanding the indigenous Kavach train protection system across key routes. The approvals cover three proposals focusing on optical fibre network expansion and deployment of the Kavach automatic train protection system across Central, Western, and Southern Railway zones. In Central Railway, projects worth ₹623.63 crore have been cleared to establish a dual...

Railways introduces smart monitoring systems, AI tools to improve safety

March 12, 2026 2:36 PM

Railways introduces smart monitoring systems, AI tools to improve safety

Indian Railways is increasingly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) based technologies to improve safety, monitoring and operational efficiency across its network. According to information shared in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw, several advanced systems have been deployed or are being tested to strengthen monitoring of trains, tracks and overhead infrastructure. Among the key initiatives is the Machine Vision Inspection System (MVIS)...

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation for development projects in Tiruchirappalli Wednesday

March 11, 2026 10:09 AM

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation for development projects in Tiruchirappalli Wednesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for a slew of development projects covering petroleum, natural gas, roads, railways and other infrastructure sectors in Tiruchirappalli on Wednesday. Earlier on Tuesday, sharing details of the upcoming initiatives on social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi wrote: "In Tiruchirappalli tomorrow, I will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for development projects covering petroleum, natural gas, roads, railways and m...

Indian Railways to run record number of Holi special trains to ease festive rush

February 5, 2026 10:57 PM

Indian Railways to run record number of Holi special trains to ease festive rush

To ensure smooth and hassle-free travel during the upcoming Holi festival, Indian Railways has announced the operation of a record number of more than 1,410 Holi Special Trains across the country, with the figure expected to rise to around 1,500 services during the festive period in March. The special trains are being introduced to manage the anticipated surge in passenger demand and to provide seamless connectivity between major cities and regional destinations. This marks a significant increa...

Indian Railways operates 244 special trains during Mauni Amavasya, ferries over 4.5 lakh passengers in just 2 weeks

January 19, 2026 7:05 PM

Indian Railways operates 244 special trains during Mauni Amavasya, ferries over 4.5 lakh passengers in just 2 weeks

Indian Railways successfully managed the surge in passenger traffic during the Mauni Amavasya period by operating 244 special trains across the country over the past two weeks, ferrying more than 4.5 lakh devotees without disrupting regular services. According to the Ministry of Railways, the special trains have been running since January 3, and were operated by three railway zones—31 trains by Northern Railway (NR), 158 by North Central Railway (NCR), and 55 by North Eastern Railway (NER). T...

Railways expand non-AC fleet, special trains to ease passenger rush

January 6, 2026 9:11 PM

Railways expand non-AC fleet, special trains to ease passenger rush

Indian Railways has stepped up efforts to strengthen affordable and safe travel for common passengers, with record production of modern General and non-AC coaches, expansion of special train services, improved station facilities and enhanced ticketing safeguards. According to an official statement, Indian Railways has achieved record production of General and non-AC coaches equipped with improved passenger-friendly facilities to meet rising demand while keeping fares affordable. These coaches a...