South Western Railway achieves full electrification of the treacherous 55km Ghat section after a successful trial. The Rs 93.5 crore project overcomes steep gradients, 57 tunnels, and landslides. Read more about this infrastructure milestone.
Southern Railway's Madurai division completes major yard remodelling at Tuticorin & Milavittan, installing a modern Electronic Interlocking system for safer, smoother train operations. Read the full report.
Get the latest from Bengaluru on civic issues, traffic alerts, weather, and political developments. Stay informed with the biggest updates from the city.
A goods train derailment near Hajipur, Bihar, disrupts rail traffic. No casualties reported. Restoration efforts by railway teams are currently underway. Details inside.
Varanasi railway division's accident relief trains and medical van achieve 5S work management certification, a first for North Eastern Railway. Read about the systematic Japanese techniques used.
North Central Railway launches intensive training for staff ahead of Magh Mela 2026, focusing on soft skills, safety, and crowd management to enhance pilgrim experience.
South Western Railway announces a major overhaul of train schedules from January 1, 2025. Get details on 35 affected trains, new timings, and halts.
Chakradharpur division cancels 9 passenger trains from Dec 25-28 due to dense fog threatening elephant corridors. This marks the fourth consecutive cancellation wave, disrupting commuters.
Sir M Visvesvaraya Terminal in Bengaluru is set for a Rs 17-crore upgrade to add passenger facilities, even as current maintenance issues like stains and rust persist. Read the full report.
Chakradharpur railway division officials were honoured by WTI for halting multiple trains to allow a herd of 22 elephants safe crossing near the Jharkhand-Odisha border. Read about this commendable conservation effort.
Bengaluru's Yelahanka to get India's first fully elevated railway terminal at a cost of Rs 6,000 crore. The project aims to decongest the city and boost connectivity. Read for details.
Get the latest updates from Bengaluru on December 24, 2025. Stay informed on civic alerts, traffic snarls, metro services, weather, and key political developments in the city.
Trichy railway division conducted surprise midnight inspections at 25 non-interlocked level crossings to enforce safety compliance. Read about the findings and the DRM's warning.
Kannada Development Authority urges Railways to allow Kannada in Bengaluru division recruitment exams, demands inquiry and re-conduct. Read the full story.
Quick-thinking loco pilots averted a tragedy by stopping a passenger train just in time to save six Asiatic lions on the tracks in Bhavnagar division. Read how vigilance and coordination protect wildlife.
Mangalore University's undergraduate odd semester exams commence on December 29, with higher turnout expected. Postgraduate exams, postponed thrice, now start January 12. Get all schedule details here.
Ranchi railway station's yard re-modelling leads to cancellation of 17 trains until January 7. Details on affected routes and dates for passenger convenience.
Kannada organisations in Mandya protest exclusion of Kannada from railway promotion exams. They demand re-exam, disciplinary action & call it a violation of constitutional rights. Read more.
Indian Railways introduces OTP-based authentication for Tatkal bookings in Samastipur division to ensure fair access and stop touts. Passengers must update mobile numbers.
A new 237-km fourth railway line between Itarsi, Bhopal, and Bina, built at Rs 4,329 crore, promises to end delays, boost freight, and spur economic growth in central MP. Discover the impact.
South Western Railway detects over 7.7 lakh ticketless travel cases Jan-Nov 2025, a 10% jump. Bengaluru division sees highest violations. Officials cite increased checks and passenger volume.
The detailed project report for the new Almatti-Kushtagi railway line will be completed in the next five months, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced. The survey work is already finished.
Pre-board exams for Matric and Intermediate students commence in Dhanbad. DC Aditya Ranjan inspects schools, interacts with students, and announces felicitation for top performers.
Central Railway converts retired coaches into 24x7 multi-cuisine restaurants at four new stations. 10-year contracts offered to attract major food brands. E-auction on Dec 22.
Gujarat University postpones UG & PG first-semester exams to January 22 due to GCAS admission delays. Learn about the cascading academic impact and reasons behind the schedule shift.
MP Praveen Patel leads high-level meeting with Railway Board officials to preserve Prayagraj's 165-year-old railway heritage. Key proposals include adaptive reuse and accurate documentation.
Himachal Pradesh's failure to transfer land and pay its share is delaying the Rs 6,753 crore Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri railway line. Get the full details on the project's status and strategic implications.
Bengaluru police clarify no permission for tree cutting at Cantonment railway station. Railway officials state only shrub clearance for cleaning. Details on the environmental concern.
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
A 20-year-old passenger in Thane was arrested after a ticket inspector caught him using a forged digital season ticket on an AC suburban train. Police are investigating the fraud's scope.