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Indian Railways has electrified 99.6 per cent of its broad gauge network, carried 741 crore passengers and achieved record freight movement in 2025–26. Major upgrades in safety systems, infrastructure and modern trains have improved efficiency, safety and passenger experience

The Centre said India’s petrol, diesel and LPG supplies remain fully secure, with about 60 days of stock available. It warned citizens against misinformation causing panic buying and highlighted increased domestic production, imports and expansion of PNG connections.

The arrival time of the Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam Vande Bharat Express has been revised by five minutes. From February 20, 2026, Train No. 20707 will reach Visakhapatnam at 1.50 pm to help reduce congestion and improve platform management.

Will the Secunderabad–New Delhi route be included? How much time will the sleeper version save compared to Rajdhani and Duronto trains? And why does this train matter so much for Hyderabad passengers?

South Central Railway revised the weekly non-operational days of four Vande Bharat Express trains. Kacheguda–Yesvantpur now cancelled on Fridays, Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam on Mondays. Timings and stoppages remain unchanged. Changes aim to improve maintenance, fleet utilisation, and punctuality.

PM Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Banaras, connecting Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow–Saharanpur, Firozpur–Delhi, and Ernakulam–Bengaluru. The trains aim to reduce travel time, boost tourism, and enhance regional connectivity and economic activity.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 1.22 lakh crore in Rajasthan, including the Mahi-Banswara nuclear power plant, renewable energy initiatives, water supply schemes, roads, flyovers, and flagged off Vande Bharat Express trains

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay accused the Congress government of diverting urea in Telangana, causing shortages for farmers. He also flagged off the Nagpur–Secunderabad Vande Bharat Express at Mancherial station

South Central Railway has revised the days of operation for four Vande Bharat Express trains. Kacheguda–Yesvantpur trains will now be cancelled on Fridays and Secunderabad–Visakhapatnam trains on Mondays, effective December 4 and 5, 2025, while timings and stoppages remain unchanged

To meet rising demand, South Central Railway has doubled the coach composition of the Kacheguda–Yesvantpur–Kacheguda Vande Bharat Express from eight to sixteen coaches. Starting July 10, the train can now carry 1,128 passengers between Hyderabad and Bengaluru

The train, which was coming from Visakhapatnam, collided with the buffalo grazing on the tracks near the 428/11 upline. The impact broke a portion of the cattle guard at the front of the train, prompting an unscheduled halt.

Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam (20702) and the Visakhapatnam – Hyderabad (20708) trains with existing AC Chair Car composition of 14 seats have now been increased to 18 seats.

Bihar embarks on a modern rail journey with enhanced connectivity and state-of-the-art travel amenities

The Northern Railway has confirmed that the semi-high-speed trains will operate six days a week, significantly reducing the travel time between Kashmir Valley and the prominent pilgrimage hub in Katra

This will be his first visit to the state following Operation Sindoor.

The additional stoppage at Eluru Railway Station for Train No. 20707 Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam will be effective from February 25 and for Train No. 20708 Visakhapatnam – Secunderabad, from February 26

This is being viewed as a Diwali gift for the state from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

New trains will run on the Tatanagar-Patna, Brahmapur-Tatanagar, Rourkela-Howrah, Deoghar-Varanasi, Bhagalpur-Howrah and Gaya-Howrah routes

While one service will run between Hyderabad and Nagpur, another train will be between Durg (Chhattisgarh) and Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

The three trains flagged off by the prime minister connect Meerut with Lucknow, Madurai with Bengaluru, and Chennai with Nagercoil.