The Indian Railways has now confirmed that it has made some global records with the succesful trial run. The Indian Railways said it now own the world's most powerful Hydrogen train with 1600HP engine.
Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw had said that Amrit Bharat 2.0 trains are aimed at providing affordable service and a high-quality travelling experience for people in the lower-income and lower-middle-income category.
Indian Railways will now use MVIS to inspect its rolling stocks. MVIS is a modern, AI/ML-based technology solution deployed on wayside that captures high-resolution images of the under-gear of moving trains and automatically detects any hanging, loose, or missing components.
Indian Railways has renewed a proposal urging offices to adopt staggered working hours to help ease congestion and enhance passenger safety. According to reports, the railway has sent letters to around 800 offices to shift their reporting times slightly so as to help distribute the rush more evenly across non-peak hours.
India’s First Bullet Train Project - the Mumbai - Ahmedabad High Speed Rail corridor, spanning across 508 kilometres, will offer fast connectivity between Maharashtra and Gujarat.
At a time when Kashmir's hotels, houseboats, and huts are 90% empty following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat train connectivity has brought new hope that it will play a vital role in reviving Kashmir's tourism.
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC)'s website irctc.co.in often hangs, slows down and delays booking by individual passengers.
Notably, Delhi Metro has two peak hours - from 8 AM to 12 noon and 5 PM to 9 PM. During these times, it's difficult to even stand, let alone find a seat.
This project is expected to generate direct and indirect employment for nearly 10,000 people in Dahod and nearby regions, providing a significant boost to the local economy.
Vaishno Devi Katra To Delhi Train: To facilitate the convenience of rail passengers, Indian Railways will operate a one-way special reserved train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi on April 24, 2025.
Bihar Namo Bharat Express: Rajya Sabha MP and JDU leader Sanjay Kumar Jha shared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the third Namo Bharat Express for the state on April 24.
Japan To Gift Bullet Trains To India: New Delhi is set to receive two train sets by early 2026, which will be equipped with specialized inspection tools to gather vital operational data.
The upcoming 125-km Rishikesh-Karanprayag rail line in Uttarakhand has achieved remarkable progress in tunnel boring work, making it one of the fastest in the world, Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) Chairman and Managing Director Pradeep Gaur said.
Cash On The Go: The Panchavati Express, operating daily between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai and Manmad Junction in neighbouring Nashik district, completes its one way journey in about 4.35 hours.
Tatkal Ticket Booking Timings: Several viral posts and media reports claimed that IRCTC has changed the tatkal ticket booking timings by bringing in new rules with effect from April 15.
Union Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a joint press conference today where the leaders shared key decisions taken for the public.
On April 11, the block will start (train traffic will stop) at 11 pm and end at 8.30 am next day. On April 12, the block will start at 11.30 pm and conclude at 9 am next day.
Jammu to Srinagar Vande Bharat Express: The train will operate between Katra and Srinagar for the time being as the Jammu railway station is undergoing renovation.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said this in a written reply while responding to questions raised by some members regarding the number of passengers caught without ticket during 2023-24 and other related issues.
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