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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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

December 29, 2025 2:49 PM

Dense fog disrupts air and rail services across north India; 128 flights cancelled at Delhi airport

Flight and train operations across several parts of the country were severely disrupted on Monday as dense fog reduced visibility, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. At Delhi airport alone, a total of 128 flights were cancelled, including 64 arrivals and 64 departures. Additionally, eight flights were diverted, while over 30 flights were delayed as visibility dropped sharply to around 125 metres, significantly hampering flight moveme...

December 11, 2025 2:46 PM

Indian Railways enhances ticketing system with stronger cyber security, Aadhaar-based verification

Indian Railways has strengthened its ticket reservation system with multiple cybersecurity upgrades and new verification measures aimed at curbing misuse and improving access to genuine passengers. According to information shared by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, the reservation platform now operates with enhanced security protocols, stricter user verification and expanded Aadhaar-based systems for Tatkal booking. Since January 2025, Indian Railways has deactiva...

August 8, 2025 12:40 PM

Railways open J&K’s Anantnag station for goods transport

The Northern Railway on Thursday announced the opening of Anantnag railway station in Jammu division for the transport of goods, marking a significant boost to economic activities in the Kashmir Valley. The Northern Railway said, "As a major step towards promoting economic activity in the Kashmir Valley, Northern Railway has officially opened the Anantnag railway station under its Jammu division for the movement of goods. With this decision, Anantnag is now equipped to handle freight, providing...