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130 kmph tracks, 55 kmph speed: Why are Indian trains still this slow despite Mission Raftaar?

In March 2025, the Ministry of Railways had stated that most of its divisions maintain “over 90% punctuality”. Behind the headline figure lies the everyday reality of passengers, with the punctuality index actually declining. Reliance on diesel locomotives, signal failures and congestion lead to most delays, data show and experts say.

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Indian Railways washes blankets monthly: Health risks for train travelers

A report on Indian Railways has raised concerns around the hygiene and cleanliness of one of the biggest transporters of the world. Lakhs of passengers commute using Indian Railways on a daily basis and any lapse in cleanliness can be a bigger threat.

The Times of India

People with disabilities to get quotas in all trains irrespective of fare concessions

The Ministry of Railways has approved quota for persons with disabilities in all trains irrespective of whether rail travel concession is offered or not

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Andhra Pradesh train crash: Railways delete reference to loco pilots watching cricket

Railways retract ban on loco pilots watching cricket, emphasizing the need to avoid Bluetooth devices while on duty.

The Hindu

Railways union demands secret ballot elections due since April 2019

AIRF demands Railway Board conduct secret ballot elections for union recognition, addressing various issues faced by railway workers.

The Hindu

Call to improve safety measures in trains

CAIRUA urges government to enhance train safety amid rising criminal activities, highlighting need for surveillance and security measures.

The Hindu

Bengaluru suburban rail project will be complete by 2027: M.B. Patil

The government aims to complete the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project by December 2027, contradicting the initial deadline of December 2025.

The Hindu

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Railway Board gets new Secretary, two new members

Aruna Nayar, Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) Officer of the 1987 batch was appointed Secretary of the Railway Board in the Ministry of Railways and took charge on January 6.

The Hindu

Railway officers to be trained in disaster management; NAIR, IRIDM to impart training

The Ministry of Railways has made training in disaster management mandatory for railway officers

The Hindu

National Academy of Indian Railways told to hand over assets to Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya

Ministry of Railways has directed the NAIR, Vadodara, to hand over all its assets to GSV, a Central university envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

287 km circular rail network to come up on the outskirts of Bengaluru

To curb traffic problems in the city, the Ministry of Railways has proposed to develop a circular rail network of around 287 km on the outskirts of Bengaluru

The Hindu

Indian Railways targets zero waiting lists in 4-5 years: Sources

In a bold move, the Ministry of Railways has announced its ambitious goal of eliminating waiting lists entirely in 4-5 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Railway station receives letter warning of ‘imminent bomb attacks’

After receiving a threatening letter purportedly from the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, the Ministry of Railways has instructed the local police, GRP, Railway Administration, and State intelligence agencies to take measures to avoid any untoward incident

The Hindu

Laying of bullet train track system begins in Surat

The J-slab ballastless track system is being used for the first time in India, the Ministry of Railways stated.

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Railways constitute four-member high-level committee to probe bridge collapse in Mizoram

The Ministry of Railways has constituted a four-member high-level committee to inquire into the cause of the collapse of a under-construction railway bridge in Mizoram’s Aizawl district in which 22 workers were killed, officials said on August 25.

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Union Cabinet approves seven multi-tracking Railway projects of 2339 km, will reduce congestion

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Wednesday approved seven projects of the Ministry of Railways having an estimated cost of around Rs.32,500 crore with 100 per cent funding from the central government. Read further on Dynamite News.

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Centre to take up 33-km Ghatkesar-Yadadri MMTS line at ₹330 crore

The Ministry of Railways has decided to take up the 33-km MMTS suburban train link between Ghatkesar and Yadadri (Raigir) station at a cost of 330 crore and tenders are to be called for the work soon, said Union Minister G Kishan Reddy

The Hindu

Odisha train accident | South Eastern Railway AGM transferred two weeks after collision

After the devastating train accident in Odisha’s Balasore, the Railways Ministry has transferred out Atulya Sinha, AGM, South Eastern Railway, on June 15, 2023

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Stop, look, proceed: Railway order for trains coming after signal repair

In a move which would imply that the devastating multiple train collision in Odisha was indeed caused by a signalling error, the Ministry of Railways has issued an order directing General Managers of all Zonal Railways to stop the first train approaching a station where signal repair work is completed…

The Hindu

Congress demands Rail Minister’s resignation, alleges Centre prioritised PR of Vande Bharat trains over rail safety

Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Centre of not implementing the suggestions for track renewals as reason for Odisha train accident.

The Hindu

Plan to contractualise track work, maintenance, says Railway Board Chairman

As the Railways gears up to drive India’s infrastructure growth, the Ministry of Railways is looking away from traditional methods of financing track laying and maintenance machinery on its own and is increasingly looking at contractualising the process through private players.

The Hindu

Trains to cruise at 130 kmph on select Southern Railway routes

The Ministry of Railways has decided to raise the sectional speed of 53 important routes across the country to 130 kmph. In Southern Railway, the Chennai Egmore-Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram Central-Kozhikode are among a few routes chosen for the speed upgrade by March 2024.

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'Too Little, Too Late', says Cong President Kharge on PM's Rashtriya Rozgar Mela

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Rashtriya Rozgar Mela in which appointment letters were distributed to 71,000 new recruits. Read further on Dynamite News:

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