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Indian Railways
In a landmark achievement, India is all set to launch its first-ever indigenously built high-speed bullet train by late 2026. The state-owned manufacturing company of Bengaluru, BEML has been contracted to design, manufacture and commission the train. The train will be designed with a maximum speed of 280 kilometers per hour (kmph) and an operational […]
03-04-2025
Ludhiana railway station is currently undergoing extensive construction work, causing major disruptions to train services. From November 15 to December 31, 14 trains have been cancelled as platforms 6 and 7 will remain closed for approximately 47 days. What’s the Reason for the Platforms 6 and 7 Disruptions? The ongoing construction work at Ludhiana railway station […]
03-04-2025
The Indian Railways has marked a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity and fostering services for the travelers. In a recent groundbreaking development, the special Vande Bharat train for Jammu and Kashmir has been launched with special features. This is Kashmir Valley’s first direct train, which is scheduled to commence this fiscal year. Equipped with Special […]
03-04-2025
In a remarkable achievement in transport technology, the Indian Railways first hyperloop test track is ready. This is India’s first 410-meter Hyperloop test track, developed by India Railways along with IIT Madras. Marking this significant development, Rail Minister Ashwini Vishnaw shared a video of the test track earlier on Thursday, December 3, 2024, via his […]
03-04-2025
In a record-breaking advancement by the Indian Railways, the Namo Bharat Train entered the National Capital Delhi on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 13-km section of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor from Sahibabad, UP to New Ashok Nagar, Delhi via Anand Vihar. Notably, this a Rs 4,600 crore projects, which has been marked as significant […]
03-04-2025
Amid criticisms from the opposition regarding recent railway mishaps, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addressed the Rajya Sabha, providing a comparative analysis of railway accident statistics across different tenures. Citing past figures, Vaishnaw stated that during RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav’s tenure in 2005-06, there were a total of 698 accidents and derailments, averaging nearly two […]
03-04-2025
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