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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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PM Modi Flags off 3 New Vande Bharat Trains 

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In a move to streamline the frequency of rail services, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express trains at the KSR...

Railways to Implement Kavach System on 14 New Routes

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In an effort to prevent train collision incidents, the Indian Railways has announced the implementation of the advanced ‘Kavach’ system along the 14 routes,...

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...
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