One of the main focus areas for this year has been the safety of passengers as the government proposed to install the indigenious buit anti-collision system Kavach 4.0 across 18,000 km of high-traffic tracks in the country.

Budget 2026: Railways receive highest-ever allocation, 7 high-speed corridors announced – check full details

The Vande Bharat Sleeper with several advanced features, including padded berths for enhanced comfort, is expected to be introduced earlier next year. 

Watch: Vande Bharat Sleeper hits 180 kmph; water test confirms ride stability

Railways, which is a lifeline for the majority of Indians, has said that it has expanded its network and operations significantly over the past decade and is also increasing its manpower. As a result of the fare hike, the earnings of Railways are projected to go up by Rs 600 crore annually.

Train travel to get costlier as Railways hikes fares. Check new fare structure

Three-phase AC motors enable regenerative braking, where braking energy is fed back to the overhead grid. Routes like the Delhi–Howrah and Delhi–Mumbai sections have high train density, allowing regenerated power to be consumed by nearby locomotives.

Inside Indian Railways’ shift to AC motors: How modern locomotives get their power

After the video gained traction online, railway officials confirmed that the man admitted to doing it to gain attention and create a social media reel. The North Central Railway issued an official statement condemning the act.

WATCH: Man booked for bathing in moving Indian train to 'gain popularity' on internet

In a Diwali bonanza for the railway staff, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved Productivity Linked Bonus for the 10,91,146 railway employees.

Productivity Linked Bonus announced for railway employees; maximum amount to be...

In a first, Indian Railways launches first parcel train from Kashmir to Delhi to aid apple growers

In a major policy shift, Indian Railways is preparing to roll out strict baggage regulations across key stations — mirroring the airline model of restricted weight and size.

This change means passengers may soon have to weigh and declare their baggage, and possibly pay extra fees for exceeding limits. The move is aimed at improving safety, efficiency, and passenger convenience, especially in premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Vande Bharat.

Indian railways enforces new baggage rules

Railways install the first removable solar panel system between tracks at Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi. This innovation could generate enough solar energy without land acquisition and support station power needs. 

Indian Railways install first solar panels between tracks at BLW Varanasi

The Indian Railways other than offering special festive trains has come up with a new experimental scheme called the Round Trip Package to ease traffic.



Booking train tickets soon? Here’s the festive discount from Indian Railways you can’t miss. Details inside

Why are cameras being installed in Indian trains? Won't they compromise on passenger privacy? Or would they help passengers? Here's all we know about Indian Railways' upcoming CCTV camera setup drive.

What about privacy? Indian Railways to install CCTV cameras in 74,000 train coaches across India. Here's why

The move comes after experimental installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches yielded positive results and a go ahead was given by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a meeting held on Saturday.

Indian Railways makes a big move, CCTV cameras to be installed in 74,000 coaches

Though floodlight failure was one of the early reasons behind pausing the game, the IPL chairman asking the fans to vacate the venue ensured the real reason behind it. India news, Sports, Cricket

IPL 2025 - All PBKS-DC-bound players reach Delhi safely from Dharamsala, BCCI thanks Indian Railways

India News: The project, known as Avishkar Hyperloop, was built at the IIT Madras campus. With the help of this technology, 350 km can be covered in just 30 minutes.

Jaipur to Delhi in 30 mins: India's first hyperloop test track unveiled at IIT Madras

India:  It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that Kashmir Valley would be connected to the rest of the country via rail link. 

Vande Bharat train reaches Srinagar for the first time ever in successful trial run

India Railways Minister Vaishnaw lauds ‘Bharat’s first hyperloop test track,’ watch video

‘No value of common worker’: Uproar as Indian Railways staffer crushed to death on duty

IIT graduate moves from Indian Railways to SpaceX, his LinkedIn profile goes viral

Indian Railways ‘on high alert’, collaborates with NIA, police to stop rail track sabotage attempts

India: Three railway staffers detained for sabotage plot, wanted to get facilitation

India: ED files chargesheet in Lalu Prasad's land-for-job case, 11 suspects named

India: Initial probe blames engineering team for Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailment

Indian Railways issues apology to couple who found 'cockroach' in food

Watch | Indian railways conducts electric engine trial on world's highest steel arch rail bridge

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