Indian Railways
Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews operations of new railway zone in Andhra Pradesh
News
April 29, 2026
Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews operations of new railway zone in Andhra Pradesh
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, on Tuesday reviewed the operations of the…
Cabinet approves railways projects for UP, Andhra with Rs 24,815 crore outlay
Andhra Pradesh
April 18, 2026
Cabinet approves railways projects for UP, Andhra with Rs 24,815 crore outlay
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday approved two multitracking Railways projects…
Indian Railways freight capacity target 3000 million tonnes by 2030 to drive growth
Business
April 9, 2026
Indian Railways freight capacity target 3000 million tonnes by 2030 to drive growth
Railways are set to play a key role in driving India’s economic growth as the country targets a freight capacity…
Providing good service for poor & middle class is top priority of Railways: Vaishnaw
News
April 4, 2026
Providing good service for poor & middle class is top priority of Railways: Vaishnaw
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday emphasised that providing a good travel experience to the poor and middle class remains…
Objectionable ads like alcohol and smoking prohibited in Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Business
March 28, 2026
Objectionable ads like alcohol and smoking prohibited in Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Objectionable ads like alcohol and smoking are prohibited under strict Railway advertising guidelines. Indian Railways has formulated policies to earn…
Indian Railways gives over Rs 60,000 crore subsidy a year on passenger tickets: Vaishnaw
News
March 12, 2026
Indian Railways gives over Rs 60,000 crore subsidy a year on passenger tickets: Vaishnaw
Indian Railways gave a subsidy of Rs 60,239 crore on passenger tickets in 2024-25, amounting to a concession of 43…
Indian Railways renews 54,600 km of tracks during 2014-2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
News
March 12, 2026
Indian Railways renews 54,600 km of tracks during 2014-2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Indian Railways renewed 54,600 km of tracks during 2014–2026 to ensure safe train operations, the Parliament was informed on…
Indian Railways to recruit over 5,000 ex-servicemen as Pointsmen on contract basis
News
February 27, 2026
Indian Railways to recruit over 5,000 ex-servicemen as Pointsmen on contract basis
Indian Railways will recruit more than 5,000 ex-servicemen as Pointsmen on a contract basis to quickly fill vacancies, as part…
Vaishnaw launches Rail Tech Policy for innovators, digital system for Railway Claims Tribunal
News
February 26, 2026
Vaishnaw launches Rail Tech Policy for innovators, digital system for Railway Claims Tribunal
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced the Rail Tech Policy and the complete digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal…
Indian Railways extends Kavach 4.0 safety system across another 472 km
News
January 31, 2026
Indian Railways extends Kavach 4.0 safety system across another 472 km
The Indian Railways on Friday commissioned 472.3 route kilometres of Kavach Version 4.0 (Automatic Train Protection System) across three sections…