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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Rajpura-Mohali Rail Line Gains Momentum After Centre’s Announcement on Land Acquisition

The Centre has issued an official announcement for land acquisition to develop the much-awaited Mohali–Rajpura railway line.This a major infrastructure step toward improving Punjab’s...

Indian Railways Approve New Superfast Train Between Bengaluru and Mumbai

The Indian Railways has approved a new Superfast train directly connecting Bengaluru and Mumbai, nearly 30 years after the Udyan Express began service.Union Minister...

Indian Railways Approves 4th Railway Line in Tamil Nadu 

Indian Railways has approved the construction of a new fourth railway line between Tambaram and Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu, a move aimed at improving...

Vande Bharat Sleeper: A Milestone in India’s Journey Towards Modern Rail Travel

Introduction Indian Railways, the world’s fourth-largest rail network, has long served as the backbone of India’s transport infrastructure. Beyond driving economic growth, it has been...

Indian Railways Awards Multi-Year Cybersecurity Contract to Airtel Business

The Indian Railway Security Operations Centre (IRSOC) has awarded a multi-year contract to Airtel Business, the enterprise arm of Bharti Airtel, for providing comprehensive...

Indian Railways Announces Two Cross-Border Projects to link Bhutan

In a major development, Ministry of Railways has announced two major cross-border railway projects to connect India and Bhutan .The project will establish direct...
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