Ambala Division Dominates Railway Awards
Ambala Division has secured top honors in the Railway Awards, showcasing outstanding performance in safety, efficiency, and passenger services across Haryana.
Ambala Division has secured top honors in the Railway Awards, showcasing outstanding performance in safety, efficiency, and passenger services across Haryana.
Central Railway's passenger earnings hit Rs 5,881 crore in Apr-Dec 2025, a 5% rise. Over 1.2 billion passengers travelled, with suburban and non-suburban networks showing strong growth. Read the full analysis.
Pune railway division reports a minor decline in track trespassing and alarm chain pulling incidents in 2025, but faces a sharp rise in ticketless travellers. Officials detail new fencing, CCTV, and enforcement plans.
North Eastern Railway's Varanasi Division launches a premium multi-brand fashion outlet at Ballia railway station, a first for northern India, enhancing passenger experience and station revenue.
Jhansi Railway Division signs a landmark MoU with AWPO to deploy 370 ex-servicemen as traffic gatemen and pointsmen, enhancing operational safety. Deployment begins in 15 days.
Trichy railway division starts container freight from Peralam, Tiruvarur. First load: 48 containers of caustic soda to Andhra Pradesh, covering 1,357km. Expected monthly revenue ~Rs 41.2 lakh. Read more.
Central Railway's Bhusawal division stations a state-of-the-art High Speed Accident Relief Train (HS-SPART) at Manmad Junction, featuring an onboard operation theatre and advanced rescue gear for swift emergency response ahead of Kumbh Mela 2026-28.
Thiruvananthapuram railway division records a 12% surge in passenger revenue and 5.88% parcel growth in 2025. Punctuality stays above 90%. 29 staff win Rail Seva Puraskar. Read more.
Aadhar Raj, former ADRM of Danapur division, appointed as Joint Secretary in Ministry of Power for five years. Read about his key contributions to railway development.
RPF study reveals a drop in stone pelting and human casualties in Trichy division, but cattle run over cases surge. Key vulnerable stretches and times identified. Read for details.
Ranchi railway division launches a 7-km bus service between Lohardaga and Irgaon due to bridge cracks. Trains diverted, some cancelled until March. Read details.
A major fire at Thrissur railway station parking destroyed 250+ vehicles. No casualties reported. Safety lapses and blame game emerge between Railways and local corporation. Read details.
The newly formed Jammu Railway Division marks its first year with significant operational successes, including handling over 1.5 lakh passengers and 2.5 lakh tonnes of freight. Discover the impact on connectivity and regional development.
Maharashtra emerges as India's railway development leader with 35 mega projects worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore. Discover how this investment transforms Mumbai and Vidarbha's connectivity.
Chamarajanagar railway station's Rs 24 crore redevelopment under Amrit Bharat scheme is 90% complete. Officials target Feb end for final works, aiming to decongest Mysuru and boost tourism.
A crack on bridge pillars over Koel River disrupts rail services on Ranchi-Lohardaga-Tori section. Key trains cancelled from Jan 4-8. Details on altered routes and safety measures inside.
RPF flying squad nabs a man smuggling 38 liquor bottles from Muri station to dry state Bihar on New Year's Eve. Read the full details of the arrest and investigation.
A tragic train accident near Barh station claims a woman's life and leaves her husband, the family's sole breadwinner, severely injured. Police also probe a separate murder case in Bihta. Read the full report.
Western Railway achieved 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and digital transformation in 2025. Explore its safety, heritage, and infrastructure milestones. Read the full report.
Nagpur's Itwari railway station sees a digital revolution with UPI accounting for over 85% of ticket bookings in early December. Discover how digital payments are transforming passenger convenience.
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.
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.
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.
13 railway stations in Delhi, including New Delhi and Anand Vihar, are being transformed with modern facilities. The upgrade includes better waiting areas, CCTV, and amenities for a superior commuter experience.