Indian Railways

Indian Railways has announced that it will continue operating special train services between SMVT Bengaluru and Bidar for 34 trips after passengers asked for the extension. These special trains were originally scheduled to run only until late December, but due to ...

As the Sankranti festival 2026 approaches, Indian Railways has stepped up to manage the heavy travel demand from Hyderabad and surrounding regions. The South Central Railway (SCR) has announced 150 additional special trains to ease passenger movement and provide better connectivity ...

Mumbai's suburban railway is preparing to test 18-car local trains in January, considered a big step toward increasing the number of passengers that trains can carry. Right now, most local trains in the city have 12 cars, and only a few ...

The South Western Railway is moving forward with plans to run a Vande Bharat Express between Bengaluru and Mangaluru. This became possible after the electrification of the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road ghat section, which was one of the most challenging parts of this ...

Indian Railways is preparing to launch its first-ever Vande Bharat Sleeper train in January 2026, marking a big step forward in overnight long-distance rail travel. This new service will run between Howrah in West Bengal and Guwahati in Assam, offering a ...

Indian Railways plans to launch 12 new Vande Bharat sleeper trains in 2026 to improve long-distance travel across the country. These trains are a new version of the popular Vande Bharat trains but are designed specifically for overnight journeys, with sleeping ...

Southern Railway has announced the operation of several special trains during the Pongal festival to manage the extra rush of passengers travelling across Tamil Nadu and nearby regions. These special services are being introduced to ensure smoother travel during the festive ...

India is all set to launch its first Vande Bharat sleeper train in January 2026, offering a more comfortable and modern way to travel long distances by overnight train. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that this new service will run between ...

Indian Railways has completed the final high-speed evaluation of the domestically manufactured Vande Bharat Sleeper Train, conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety. Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Successfully Completes CRS High-Speed Trial at 180 km/h on ...

South Central Railway (SCR) has announced that it will run additional special trains for the Sankranti festival season to help passengers travel during the busy holiday period. These extra trains are being introduced because many people travel home or to other ...

Southern Railway is making train journeys faster starting January 1, 2026, by updating its schedules and improving tracks. About 65 Mail, Express, and Superfast trains will run quicker under the new timetable, helping passengers reach their destinations sooner. Photo Credit: ...

Indian Railways made major progress in 2025 by expanding its network into some of the most difficult terrains in the country. Key projects included India's first vertical-lift railway bridge at Pamban in Tamil Nadu and the world's highest railway bridge over ...