Indian Railways

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.

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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HCC-VCCL JV Secures Rs 901 Cr Civil Contract from Northeast Frontier Railway

Hindustan Construction Company (HCC)- VCCL Joint Venture has secured a major civil contract worth Rs 901 crore from the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) which...

Titagarh Secures Rs 273.24 Cr Contract for 62 Rail Borne Maintenance Vehicles 

Titagarh Rail Systems has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the Indian Railways for a contract worth  Rs 273.24-crore. The contract involves the...

BLW Dispatches 6th Indigenously Developed Locomotive to Mozambique 

Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has once again showcased India's manufacturing excellence by dispatching the sixth indigenously developed 3300 HP AC-AC diesel-electric locomotive to Mozambique...

Indian Railways to Roll Out First Vande Bharat Sleeper between Patna and Delhi

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Predictive Analytics in Railways: Driving Operational Excellence

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Digital Twin in Railways: A Practical Solution to Managing Complex Rail Systems

The railway sector is getting reliant on digital mechanisms and data driven technologies for the betterment of railway safety and operations. The digital twin...
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