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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Jupiter Wagons Subsidiary Secures ₹113 Cr Order for 9,000 LHB Axles from Railways

Jupiter Wagons Limited (JWL) has reported that its subsidiary, Jupiter Tatravagonka Railwheel Factory Private Limited (JTRFPL), has secured a supply contract from the Railway...

Mizoram Joins Rail Map of India with First Rail Link Inaugurated by PM Modi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mizoram’s first railway link, the Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge line on 13 September, outlining a landmark step in the state’s...

Concord Control Systems Bags Kavach 4.0 Contract Worth ₹19.45 Crore

Concord Control Systems Limited (CNCRD), through its associate firm Progota India Private Limited, has bagged an order worth ₹19.45 crore for the supply of...

BHEL Bags KAVACH Contract From South Western Railway

Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL) has secured an order to supply and install KAVACH equipment, an automatic train protection system, from South Western Railway.Contract Value:...

SWR Receives Approval for Implementation of Kavach System Across its Network

In a major development, the approval for the implementation of the Kavach system across the South Western Railway (SWR) network has been granted, encompassing...

Kinet Inks Contract with Metlonics Industries for Vande Bharat Sleeper 

Kinet Railway Solutions has signed an agreement with Metlonics Industries Pvt. Ltd. for the supply of assembled bogie systems for the upcoming Vande Bharat...
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