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Railway Ministry approves raising train speed limit to 100 kmph on Katra-Banihal section

The Railway Ministry approved increasing train speeds to 100 kmph on the Katra-Banihal route. This enhancement will improve connectivity and travel comfort for passengers in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision follows the fulfillment of all necessary safety conditions by the railway authorities.

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Parliamentary panel seeks details on Indian Railways' efforts to boost domestic bullet train capabilities

A parliamentary committee seeks details on enhancing domestic bullet train component manufacturing. It also requested studies of successful high-speed rail networks globally. The committee reviewed government actions on previous recommendations for railway development. Future high-speed rail corridors announced in the Union Budget were also discussed. The ministry provided updates on…

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Rajya Sabha passes Appropriation No.3 Bill authorising Rs 54,067 crore excess spending for FY23

The Rajya Sabha approved the Appropriation Bill for excess spending. This bill covers expenditures from the financial year ending March 31, 2023. One excess demand arose from a court order impacting the Railway Ministry. Another larger demand pertained to debt repayment of Rs 53,871 crore. Parliamentary approval was completed after…

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Train passengers with RAC tickets, take note: Railways says you must get a complete bedroll kit in AC coaches

Railway Ministry reiterates instructions for complete bedroll kits to RAC passengers. This directive follows repeated complaints about missing linen and blankets on trains. All AC coach passengers, except AC Chair Car, are entitled to these facilities. Railway zones must ensure strict compliance with these existing guidelines. This action aims to…

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Railway Ministry approves recruitment process for 4,098 technical posts to strengthen safety

The Railway Ministry has approved hiring 4,098 technical staff across India. This recruitment aims to strengthen operational safety and improve efficiency significantly. Vacancies will be filled in 35 critical technical categories, including engineers and technicians. Centralised Employment Notifications will be issued from July 21, 2026, onwards. Railway unions welcome this…

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Railway Ministry declines Defence Ministry's plea to reduce military special train size, charges

The Railway Ministry has turned down the Defence Ministry's plea to reduce the minimum size of military special trains from 30 to 20 wagons. Citing operational constraints, Railways stated that its standard costing is based on 30 wagons, and a reduction wouldn't proportionally cut costs. The Defence Ministry had requested…

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RVNL, Railtel Corp, Titagarh Rail, other railway stocks rally up to 4% on Rs 16 lakh crore bullet train plan

Railway stocks including RVNL, Railtel and Titagarh Rail rose up to 4% after the government unveiled a Rs 16 lakh crore plan to develop seven high-speed rail corridors. The ambitious push, including Delhi–Varanasi and Varanasi–Siliguri routes, is expected to boost rail infrastructure and domestic manufacturing.

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Railways approves 10-coach hydrogen train for Jind-Sonipat route at 75 kmph speed

India's first hydrogen-powered train is set to begin operations between Jind and Sonipat. This 10-coach DEMU train will run on hydrogen fuel cells, marking a significant step in sustainable rail transport. The Railway Ministry has granted approval after rigorous technical and safety testing. While operations are not immediate, all necessary…

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Indian Railways to run special trains across country on Chhath Puja

Indian Railways is running special trains across the country to ensure the safe travel of passengers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Railway Ministry extends Vijayapura-Mangaluru Junction Express Special to Mangaluru Central

On March 22, while extending the periodicity of operations of the special service till September, the Ministry advanced the departure timing of Train No. 07377 at Vijayapura from 6.35 p.m. to 3.35 p.m. Consequently, its arrival at Mangaluru Junction was advanced from 12.40 p.m. to 9.30 a.m. the next day.

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Indian Railway network has seen significant improvement in last 10 years, says BYR

Shivamogga Indian Railways sees historic growth under PM Modi, with upgrades to stations and infrastructure projects.

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'Second New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat dons saffron colour, has new features': Railway Min.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off second Vande Bharat train between Varanasi and New Delhi with superior passenger amenities & saffron colour on December 18.

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Commuters rue lack of daily train service in evenings between Mangaluru and Karwar

With no daily train service from Mangaluru towards Karwar/ Madgaon between 3.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m., patrons have urged the Railway Ministry to provide at least one service leaving Mangaluru at around 5 p.m. towards Karwar to benefit regular travellers.

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Three months on, 28 bodies from Balasore train accident still unidentified

A total of 28 bodies from the triple train crash that took place in Odisha's Balasore in June this year, are still unidentified with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhubaneswar authorities waiting for directions from the Railway Ministry on the same. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Adra accident: Railways decision to sack two loco pilots irks staff association

The All India Loco Running Staff Association has urged the Railway Ministry to reconsider the decision to dismiss two loco pilots in connection with the collision of two goods trains in the Adra Division of South Eastern Railway on June 25.

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‘Human error’ led to Balasore train tragedy, says report, pins fault on Signal & Telecommunication department

Lapses at multiple levels in the signalling and telecommunication (S&T) department led to the Balasore train accident on June 2, which left 291 dead and more than 900 injured, the Commission of Railway Safety said in its report submitted to the Railway Ministry last week.

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Shivamogga MP reviews railway project

Shivamogga Lok Sabha member B.Y. Raghavendra held a meeting on Monday with Sanjeev Kishore, General Manager of the South Western Railway, and other senior officers in Hubballi regarding the railway projects in Shivamogga.

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Railways to conduct final location survey of Nilambur-Nanjangud line

Railways will conduct a final location survey (FLS) for the proposed new rail line between Nilambur and Nanjangud via Wayanad. The Railway Ministry has sanctioned ₹5.90 crore for it

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