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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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India Sends First 18 Coaches to Bangladesh Under ₹915 Cr Railway Deal

DELHI (Metro Rail News): India has dispatched the first 18 passenger coaches to Bangladesh under a contract for 200 broad-gauge coaches worth ₹915 crore....

Airfloa-Led Consortium Wins ₹34.85 Cr Contract to Design Vande Bharat Sleeper Interiors

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Airfloa Rail Technology Limited and Italy-based BLUE Engineering S.r.l. have secured a ₹34.85 crore contract from Integral Coach Factory (ICF),...

Indian Railways Freight Loading Rises 6.14% in September as Coal and Food Grain Traffic Grows 

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Indian Railways transported 135.35 million tonnes of freight in September 2026, up 6.14% from the same month last year. Higher...

RVNL Floats ₹333.85 Cr Tender for Sitamarhi-Raxaul Railway Line Doubling in Bihar 

BIHAR (Metro Rail News): Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has invited bids for engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract to double a 41.04-km stretch...

Kovilpalayam Railway Station to Reopen After 34 Years Following Public Demand 

TAMIL NADU (Metro Rail News): Kovilpalayam railway station near Kinathukadavu in Tamil Nadu is set to reopen after around 34 years, following sustained demands...

Indian Railways Enhances Freight Wagon Operations with AI to Strengthen Safety

DELHI (Metro Rail News): Freight Wagon operations modernised by Indian Railways as they plan to adopt artificial intelligence based defect detection, proactive maintenance and...
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