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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’ “Hydrogen for Heritage”: 35 Hydrogen Trains for a Greener Future

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): Under the ‘Hydrogen for  Heritage’ project, the Indian Railways have unveiled their ambitious plan to operate 35 hydrogen trains,...

PM Modi Flags Off 5 Vande Bharat Express Trains, Boosting Connectivity Across States

BHOPAL (Metro Rail News): Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi flagged off five Vande Bharat Express trains from Rani Kamlapati Railway Station in Bhopal...

Indian Railways to Start Production at its Largest Solar Plant in Bhilai

RAIPUR (Metro Rail News): Indian Railways is ready to start production at its largest solar plant in Bhilai, Chhattisgarh. After its 1.7 MW unit, which was...

RVNL-TMH JV for Vande Bharat Trains Remains Intact, Bank Guarantee to be Deposited

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): On June 20, 2023, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), which has a joint venture with Russian rolling stock giant...

Indian Railways likely to Procure 60,000 Wagons to Boost Freight Traffic Share

NEW DELHI (Metro Rail News): To enhance the share of freight traffic carried by Indian Railways (IR), the Ministry of Railways is likely to...

Powering the Future: India’s First Hydrogen Trains Set to Roll Out in Jind District

JIND (Metro Rail News): Hydrogen-powered trains will soon be introduced in India, starting from Jind district in Haryana. This will be a significant milestone...
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