Indian Railways will operate more than 300 special trains for the upcoming Rath Yatra in Puri as part of elaborate arrangements to ensure safe and seamless travel for lakhs of devotees.
Indian Railways continued its strong operational performance during June 2026, registering a steady growth in both freight transportation and passenger services.
To cater to the surge in passenger traffic during the annual Rath Yatra, Indian Railways will operate a special pair of express trains between Gondia Junction in Maharashtra and Puri on selected dates in July.
Indian Railways approved the provision of Balance 48-fibre Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) across South Eastern Railway at a cost of Rs 200 crore.
Indian Railways has approved additional stoppages for four trains at Patuwas Mehrana, Hansi, and Bijainagar stations to enhance passenger convenience across Haryana and Rajasthan.
The Railways has approved a new design for non-AC local trains in Mumbai with automatic doors and these trains will be put into service by January 2026.
Indian Railways on Wednesday informed that it has cracked down on unauthorised automated bookings and has boosted website access for genuine users.
The old FOB, which had exceeded its design life and posed a potential safety risk, was carefully dismantled. A new FOB has already been constructed and opened for public use, ensuring safe and seamless passenger movement between platforms.
The AWPMS is an advanced system that allows for automatic, non-contact measurement of train wheel profiles, ensuring real-time assessment of wheel geometry and wear.
The Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in FY25 by manufacturing 7,134 coaches, registering a 9 per cent growth from 6,541 coaches in the previous fiscal (FY24).
