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Indian Railways news: Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat trains, station redevelopment, Kavach signalling, dedicated freight corridors, electrification, and Railway Board policy — covered with data and official sources by Metro Rail News.

Indian Railways — Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kavach?

Kavach is Indian Railways' indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. It automatically applies brakes if a driver fails to act on a signal or speed restriction, and is being rolled out across high-density routes.

What are Vande Bharat trains?

Vande Bharat Express is India's indigenously built semi-high-speed EMU train, manufactured at ICF Chennai, operating at up to 160 km/h. Sleeper variants and a broader production programme of 200 more trainsets are under way.

What is the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme?

A station redevelopment programme covering more than 1,300 railway stations across India, upgrading passenger amenities, accessibility and station buildings in phases.

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Northern Railways to connect Kashmir with the rest of India

KASHMIR (Metro Rail News): The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project of the Northern Railway is considered a major milestone, the breakthrough of the crucial...

Nagaland CM flag-off Donyi Polo Exp. from Shokhuvi station to Naharlagun station

GUWAHATI (Metro Rail News): Passenger train services commenced for the first time from Shokhuvi Railway Station in Nagaland to Naharlagun Railway station in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland...

Indian Railways connecting Northeastern states with rest of country

MANIPUR (Metro Rail News): Indian Railways has been relentlessly constructing train connections between all of India's states. Railways have one of the greatest rail...

Rishikesh–Karnaprayag achieves its first breakthrough in the excavation of Tunnel 12

UTTARAKHAND (Metro Rail News): Ministry of Railways shared the information about Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Line Project which has achieved the first breakthrough in the excavation...

Ministry of Railways shares Dimapur-Kohima Project Progress Report

NAGALAND (Metro Rail News): Ministry of Railways shared the Dimapur-Kohima Project Progress Report on its Twitter handle.https://twitter.com/RailMinIndia/status/1561223581761433600The state of Nagaland’s capital, Kohima, will be...

Imphal to get its first Rail connectivity from Jiribam

MANIPUR (Metro Rail News): Ministry of Railways has shared the Progress Report of Jiribam-Imphal, Manipur Project on its Twitter handle.https://twitter.com/RailMinIndia/status/1560940302768406528The capital of Manipur is...
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