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.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday said that the hydrogen fuel-run train engine developed by the Indian Railways is the most powerful one manufactured by any country.
Panagarh railway station, a vital hub under the Asansol division of Eastern Railway, has undergone a transformation, emerging as a world-class station under the ambitious Amrit Station Scheme.
Indian Railways introduced a total of 62 Vande Bharat train services in the calendar year 2024 and also the first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj was introduced on September 17, 2024.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday released recommendations on assignment of additional spectrum to Indian Railways for its safety and security applications.
The Indian Railways has categorically denied reports circulating in certain media outlets that passengers will be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh mela.
