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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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Indian Railways Accelerates Transition to LHB Coaches for Safety and Performance

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Indian Railways is phasing out the older ICF (Integral Coach Factory) coaches and introducing advanced LHB (Linke-Hofmann-Busch) coaches across its network. The move aims...

Indian Railways to Develop Mega Coaching Terminals in 20 Cities

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In a major push to expand train-handling capacity, the Ministry of Railways is set to develop Mega Coaching Terminals in 20 cities across India....

RVNL Bags Rs 144.44 Cr Contract from South Central Railway for OHE Upgradation Work

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Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) announced that it has secured a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the Secunderabad Division of South Central Railway for...

PM Modi Flags Off 4 New Vande Bharat Express Trains

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Banaras railway station, expanding the semi-high-speed train network to new regions...

Ashoka Buildcon Bags Rs 539.35 Cr Electrification Contract from North Western Railway

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Ashoka Buildcon Limited has announced that it has received a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) from the North Western Railway, Ajmer, for a major railway...

Vande Bharat Sleeper Achieves 180kmph Speed in Trials on Sawai Madhopur–Kota–Nagda Section

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The Vande Bharat Sleeper Train has successfully achieved a top speed of 180 km/h during its trial run on the Sawai Madhopur–Kota–Nagda section, the...
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