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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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Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils RailOne App to Ease Passenger Convenience 

In a move to streamline passenger experience and convenience, the Indian Railways has unveiled a new mobile application, RailOne, designed to consolidate various passenger...

Banaras Locomotive Works Delivers 2 Locomotives to Mozambique

In an effort to boost rail equipment exports and optimise the use of domestic manufacturing facilities, Indian Railways’ Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) has successfully...

Indian Railways to Increase Fares from 1 July

The Indian Railways will implement an increase in passenger train fares for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. The minor...

South Eastern Railway Issues Bids for 2 Kavach Contracts worth ₹419 Cr

In a move to streamline the safety of rail operations, South Eastern Railway has floated a tender for two major Kavach contracts. The total...

Railways Intends to Deploy 2000 Trains in the Next 4 Years

Indian Railways is embarking on an ambitious initiative to introduce approximately 2,000 additional trains per day over the next four years, to ensure confirmed...

PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat Train on Patliputra-Gorakhpur Route

BIHAR (Metro Rail News): In a major boost to connectivity in North Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the Vande Bharat train between...
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