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Train passengers could be the biggest beneficiaries: India completes 2,843-km Dedicated Freight Corridor; how shifting goods trains to separate tracks could change rail travel

India’s Dedicated Freight Corridor network, spanning 2,843 km, is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure development. The network is designed to ease congestion on existing railway lines, enabling freight trains to operate with greater speed and reliability. The DFC is expected to improve India’s logistics…

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Freight loading last month grew by 5.4 per cent over Aug 2025: Railways

Indian Railways saw freight loading increase by 5.4 percent in August 2026. Key sectors like coal and iron ore contributed to this substantial freight movement. Passenger traffic also rose, carrying 67.27 crore passengers during the same month. Suburban passenger numbers experienced a strong 9.02 percent growth. Additionally, fourteen Amrit Bharat…

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Indian Railways expands passenger connectivity, freight capacity; freight loading grows by 5.4 per cent

Indian Railways expanded connectivity and services significantly in August 2026. Fourteen Amrit Bharat services were regularized, and five new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals were commissioned. Freight loading grew by 5.4 percent, with key commodities showing healthy increases. Passenger traffic also rose, especially in suburban services during the festival season. This…

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AI eyes on your train food! Worried about train food hygiene? Railways brings tech solution to keep a 24x7 watch on pantry cars, kitchens and food handling

Indian Railways is set to enhance monitoring by installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras in pantry cars and base kitchens across the East Central Railway (ECR) zone. The initiative aims to strengthen oversight of food quality and hygiene, with continuous surveillance of catering operations. Passengers will continue to be able to register…

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IRCTC down reason: Why users are repeatedly facing 'Unable to Process' message while booking train tickets today

Why IRCTC website is showing 'unable to processs' message: IRCTC users are facing repeated “Unable to Process Request” errors and booking difficulties as demand for festival-season train tickets rises. While IRCTC and Indian Railways have not confirmed the cause, the surge in booking traffic could be putting pressure on the…

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Train passengers, stop checking the platform board every 10 minutes: This little-known solution shows your coach position and even works without internet

The Where Is My Train app makes train journeys easier by offering real-time train tracking and a range of useful travel tools. It can work without an internet or GPS connection by using mobile tower data to estimate a train’s location. Users can access train schedules and PNR information, while…

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Explained: 2 key developments driving RVNL, Ircon and other railway stocks higher

Five railway multitracking projects worth around Rs 10,021 crore have been approved across South India, adding about 540 km to the Indian Railways network. Three more projects worth Rs 10,783 crore were cleared across five states. The projects are expected to boost rail capacity, ease congestion, improve connectivity and support…

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Travelling With a Pet by Indian Railways or Domestic Airline: Crate Rules and Heat Risks Explained

What Indian Railways Actually PermitsIndian Railways allows pets in the brake van, the luggage car attached to the train, under its parcel booking rules. Dogs and cats are the species most commonly transported this way. The animal travels separately from the owner, in a crate, as registered luggage. You book…

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1,200 km more railway tracks coming: Govt clears 8 projects worth Rs 20,000 crore to connect 6,900 villages across West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka & more

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved eight railway projects costing over twenty thousand crore rupees. These projects will increase line capacity and enhance operational efficiency for Indian Railways. Multi-tracking proposals aim to streamline operations and alleviate existing network congestion. The approved projects will boost connectivity to tourist destinations and…

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Cabinet clears Rs 10,021 crore rail multi-tracking projects across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, other states

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved five railway projects costing over Rs 10,021 crore. These projects will add five hundred forty kilometers to the Indian Railways network by 2030. The approved routes will ease congestion and improve train movement across four southern states. This expansion will enhance rail connectivity…

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Cabinet clears Rs 10,783 crore railway multi-tracking projects across five states

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved three railway projects. These projects will add 656 kilometers to the Indian Railways network. They aim to enhance line capacity and ease congestion across five states. The approved projects will improve connectivity to many villages and tourist destinations. This initiative is planned under…

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India's new supply-chain wonder is set to shift the gears of growth

The operationalization of India’s freight corridors marks a transformative step for the nation’s logistics landscape, strategically positioned along major economic routes. These advanced routes not only expedite transport times but also elevate reliability for businesses, fostering better supply chain management with reduced costs. As a result, manufacturing exports are set…

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Unreserved Travel on Indian Railways: What the General Coach Is Really Like and When It Makes Sense

What You Are Actually Buying With an Unreserved TicketAn unreserved ticket on Indian Railways gives you the right to board any general coach on the train listed on your ticket, and nothing else. No seat number. No berth. No guarantee of space. The fare is calculated at the lowest class…

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Kavach trial successful! In just 40 mins, 16-coach Vande Bharat sleeper covers 50 km at 160 kmph as Indian Railways plans wider safety system rollout

A 16-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train successfully completed a high-speed trial of the Kavach safety system. The train was operated at 160 kmph on the Hazrat Nizamuddin-Palwal route during the test, marking the first time a Vande Bharat sleeper train reached this speed on the section. The Kavach communication system,…

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India's bullet train to begin testing by May-June next year, commercial operations by end 2027: Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's bullet train testing is scheduled for May or June next year. The train will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister after testing. This project aligns with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision for self-reliance. Work on the Surat-Vapi section will finish by December this year. Indian Railways is modernizing systems and…

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Diwali train tickets 2026 booking starts: Want a confirmed berth? Check how to book tickets in advance & whether your busy route has special trains

Diwali train tickets 2026 booking starts: Diwali 2026 train ticket bookings commenced on September 6 for the festival, which will be celebrated on November 8. Passengers can book their tickets early through the advance reservation system to improve their chances of securing confirmed berths. Northern Railway has also announced several…

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Taking Your Pet on an Indian Train or Flight: Crate Rules, Paperwork and Routes That Work

What the Airlines Actually AllowIndiGo does not allow pets in the cabin. Air India does, but only on select routes and only for cats and dogs under 7 kg combined weight with the carrier. Akasa Air permits in-cabin pets on domestic sectors with advance notice. Vistara, now merged into Air…

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Train garbage problem gets a new fix: Indian Railways develops 367-litre disposal system to reduce overflowing bins & onboard litter

Train garbage disposal system: Indian Railways has developed a new garbage disposal system for LHB coaches to improve waste management during long-distance journeys. The system significantly increases waste storage capacity, holding up to 367.4 litres of refuse. Passengers can dispose of waste through a drop box, which transfers it to…

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Indian Railway Ticket Decoded: What Waitlist, RAC, and Chart Preparation Actually Mean

What the Numbers on Your PNR Status Actually SayWhen your IRCTC booking confirmation lands in your inbox, the PNR number at the top is your ticket's identity. Every status update Indian Railways pushes to that 10-digit number tells you exactly where you stand in the queue. The format reads as…

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250+ new Vande Bharat Sleeper trains coming soon: Your next overnight journey is set for a big upgrade with Rajdhani-beating features & aircraft-style luxury

Vande Bharat Express is expanding into overnight sleeper services across the country. Multiple manufacturers are now working on advanced sleeper trainsets for Indian Railways, which are designed to offer greater comfort and speed for long-distance journeys. Prototypes are currently undergoing trials, with more trains expected to enter passenger service soon.

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BEML shares rise 2% after securing Rs 180 crore Vande Bharat sleeper order

BEML shares gained nearly 2% after the company secured a Rs 180.60 crore order from Integral Coach Factory for manufacturing and supplying Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets. The order adds to BEML’s recent order wins, including contracts from Mauritius and Hindustan Aeronautics, strengthening its order book and presence across rail, defence…

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Railways powers rural economy, local products get Rs 162 crore market at stations

Indian Railways’ One Station One Product scheme has expanded to more than 2,300 outlets across over 2,000 stations, benefiting over 1.54 lakh artisans, weavers and small producers. Since its 2022 launch, the initiative has recorded sales of about Rs 162.39 crore, promoting regional handicrafts, textiles, food products and traditional goods.

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BEML bags Rs 180.6 crore order for Vande Bharat sleeper trains

BEML has secured a significant Rs 180.60 crore order from Integral Coach Factory. This order is for the manufacturing and supply of Vande Bharat sleeper trainsets. The contract expands BEML's role in India's growing premium train program. These new sleeper versions are designed for longer journeys and overnight travel. This…

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Train passengers, a major safety upgrade is coming: Rs 170 crore approved for a project covering another 712 km of tracks

Railways has approved the deployment of Kavach Version 4.0 across 712 route kilometres in the Moradabad Division. The rollout will strengthen railway safety infrastructure through the indigenous Automatic Train Protection system. Kavach 4.0 provides an additional safety layer for train operations, helping prevent Signal Passing at Danger (SPAD), automatically apply…

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Indian Railways will fine you Rs 1,000 if you do this inside a train or at a station; refuse to pay and you could face a Rs 2,000 fine

Railways has doubled the penalty for violating cleanliness rules to Rs 1,000. The revised rules apply to passengers and others on railway premises, with littering, spitting and defacing railway property among the activities that can attract the higher penalty. Failure to pay the penalty may result in court proceedings and…

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