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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.

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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Central Approves ₹11,169 Cr Railway Multitracking Projects 

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In a move to railway capacity enhancement, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has granted approval for four major railway multitracking projects on...

Railways to Produce 17,000 Non-AC Coaches in Next 5 Years

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The Indian Railways plans to manufacture approximately 17,000 general and non-air-conditioned coaches over the next five years to meet the increasing demand from lower-income...

Hydrogen-Powered Train Moves to Testing Phase

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India’s first hydrogen-powered train project progressed as Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, announced the successful trial of India’s first hydrogen-powered rail coach on...

Titagarh Receives LoA for Contract to Supply 780 BVCM-C Wagons 

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Titagarh Rail Systems Limited has received a Letter of Acceptance (LOA) from the Ministry of Railways for the major contract worth ₹312.69 crore. The...

KERNEX-VRRC JV Receives LoA for Kavach Contract from South Central Railways 

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The KERNEX-VRRC JV has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for Kavach contracts worth ₹21.03 crore from South Central Railways. The contract includes upgrading...

Ministry of Railways Approves New Railway Line in Odisha

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ODISHA (Metro Rail News): The Ministry of Railways has approved the construction of a 4th Railway Line between Ranital Link Cabin and Bhadrak station...
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