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Indian Railways has approved Kavach Version 4.0 on 607.7 route kilometres of the Lucknow Division of Northeastern Railway at a cost of Rs 252 crore. It also cleared Rs 209 crore for Electronic Interlocking at seven Solapur Division stations

Indian Railways approved doubling of the 10.86-km Chouk-Karjat section at Rs 497 crore and a 38.21-km new rail line between Mukutban and Gadchandur at Rs 493 crore. The projects aim to boost passenger and freight capacity, improve connectivity and decongest existing routes

The Cabinet has approved three railway projects worth Rs 10,783 crore across West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. The projects will add about 656 km to the network, improve connectivity and support freight movement across 14 districts

Indian Railways has approved Rs 170 crore for deploying Kavach 4.0 across 712 route kilometres in Moradabad Division. The indigenous automatic train protection system aims to prevent signal violations, control speeds and reduce collision risks, strengthening railway safety and modernising signalling infrastructure

Vande Bharat trains have, for the first time, reached nearly 100 kmph on the world’s highest railway bridge over the Chenab River. The speed increase on the Katra-Banihal section is expected to reduce travel time and boost connectivity, tourism and trade

The Railways presents a curious paradox: while it has excelled in expanding its networks, it continues to fail passengers on the basics

The CAG has found E. coli in drinking water samples from railway station coolers and taps across several zones, while flagging poor sanitation and passenger amenities. The audit found over 89 per cent of 512 selected stations deficient in minimum essential amenities

A CAG audit found E. coli in drinking water samples at eight railway stations and widespread deficiencies in passenger amenities. More than 89 per cent of 512 inspected stations lacked minimum essential facilities, while sanitation shortcomings and inadequate water testing raised concerns

AICC general secretary K C Venugopal has urged Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to operate additional special trains to Kerala during Onam, saying existing services are inadequate. He sought trains from major cities amid heavy bookings and travel difficulties for passengers

Indian Railways has approved a Rs 976 crore multitracking project for the Danapur-Fatuha section in Bihar to decongest the Patna rail corridor, improve passenger and freight capacity, support industrial growth and strengthen connectivity for the upcoming Chausa thermal power plant

Indian Railways transported a live donor heart from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard the Vande Bharat Express for transplantation at the UN Mehta Institute. A Green Corridor created by railway and police authorities ensured the organ reached the hospital without delay

Indian Railways has introduced an online excess luggage booking facility that allows passengers with confirmed tickets to book and pay for additional baggage while reserving tickets. The service eliminates separate parcel office visits and is available for eligible travel classes only

India has developed its first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell train, which will operate on the Jind-Sonipat section of the Northern Railway. Powered by clean hydrogen technology, the zero-emission train marks a significant step towards sustainable rail transport and domestic hydrogen-powered mobility.

The FSSAI has penalised Sopan Restaurant after a milk sample collected from the pantry car of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express was found to be sub-standard. The regulator acted following laboratory analysis and adjudication proceedings under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

India's first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell train successfully completed a 1,200-km trial, saving more than 3,200 litres of diesel. The Ministry of Railways said the zero-emission train showcases India's technological capabilities and strengthens its push towards sustainable rail transport

Indian Railways has launched a pilot project using AI-camera stain detection technology in select mechanised laundries to improve linen quality. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also said blanket cover sheets are washed after every use, while Whito-Meters continue to monitor cleanliness standards

Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that train timings, platform details and coach positions are available through mobile applications, station display systems and public announcements, responding to concerns over the absence of coach display facilities at certain railway stations

Indian Railways approved a ₹440 crore project to construct a 14.52 km third line between Nimpura West Outer Cabin and Midnapur in South Eastern Railway. The project aims to reduce congestion, boost freight capacity, and improve passenger and goods movement on a high-density corridor

The indigenous innovation places India among a select group of nations with hydrogen fuel-cell technology, but its wider rollout will depend on overcoming cost, supply and infrastructure challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Indian Railways would have faced a major crisis during the recent West Asia conflict had it remained dependent on diesel before 2014. He highlighted nearly 99 per cent railway electrification while flagging off India's first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana