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Chenab railway bridge to open new tourists viewing deck; vistors will see Himalayan peaks from the world’s highest railway arch bridge standing 359 metres above riverbed

World's highest rail bridge: Indian Railways is setting up a dedicated viewing deck and an engineering museum near the Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. Standing 359 metres above the riverbed, the world's highest railway arch bridge will now offer tourists sweeping views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks alongside detailed…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

London railway crossing shut after children 'play chicken' with trains and do handstands on tracks

Brickfields level crossing near Upminster will remain closed until action has been taken to address the issue, Network Rail said

Evening Standard · 2h ago

Ircon International shares jump 7% on Rs 862 crore railway EPC contract win

Ircon International shares surged after the company secured an EPC contract worth Rs 862.46 crore from East Central Railway. The project involves track-related works, including laying and linking railway tracks and supplying materials for the third and fourth lines under the Son Nagar–Andal project.

The Economic Times · 3h ago

New bigger Vande Bharat coming soon: Forget 16-coach version, Railways eyes 24-coach sleeper train with features that could give Rajdhani Express tough competition

Railways is planning a 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train with a pantry car, additional toilets and upgraded interiors, targeting a rollout by June 2027. The Integral Coach Factory in Chennai has been tasked with manufacturing 50 such trainsets. The development is part of a wider plan to introduce more than…

The Economic Times · 22h ago

Train stopped in nick of time: Forest staffer's quick thinking averted possible tragedy when elephant herd approached railway tracks; video wins hearts online

A forest staffer, Akash Kerketta, helped save a herd of elephants in West Bengal by waving a red flag to alert an approaching Sikkim Mahananda train on the Bagdogra–Naxalbari route. The train pilots responded in time, preventing a possible accident. An IFS officer's post on X praising Kerketta's quick action…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Apples, cherries, dry fruits & handicrafts from Kashmir to reach Delhi & Mumbai faster? How Chenab Rail Bridge, Anji Khad Bridge & 272-km all-weather rail link are changing trade & travel

The Chenab Rail Bridge and Anji Khad Bridge have strengthened rail connectivity between Kashmir and the rest of India through the 272-km Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link. The connection is expected to improve the transportation of apples, cherries and other local products to major markets, ease the movement of essential goods and…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay asks Centre to release Rs 5,110 crore in pending education funds without conditions; complete list of his demands to PM Modi

TN CM VIjay's list of demands to PM Modi: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release Rs 5,110 crore in pending Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan funds without conditions. He also sought approval for Chennai Metro Phase III, reconsideration of Metro projects in Coimbatore…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Just 60 km apart, yet no direct railway line even after 79 years of Independence: Railways begin final survey to connect Mathura & Aligarh; Vande Bharat extension also on the cards

The Railways have begun a final location survey for the proposed Mathura-Aligarh railway line via Medu junction to improve connectivity between the two cities, around 60 km apart. The proposal was raised by Mathura MP Hema Malini. The Railways are also considering extending the Agra-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express to Mathura…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Rockies, Route 66 and railway hotels: Why 2027 is the year to explore the US by train

The United States is marking 200 years of passenger rail travel with scenic long-distance routes, vintage steam trains, historic stations and unusual railway stays. Here’s how to explore the country by train in 2027.

Euronews · Oct 12

Australian developer sues for A$100 million after rail project stalls 218-apartment construction

An Australian property developer has sued Victoria's Suburban Rail Loop Authority for at least A$100 million after a railway project stalled construction of 218 apartments in Melbourne for two years. The dispute concerns the government's acquisition of underground land, leaving more than 100 homebuyers waiting for their apartments.

The Times of India · Oct 11