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Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the inauguration of the state’s first railway line on Saturday

Mizoram now closer to India’s heart with rail link: CM Lalduhoma

September 13, 2025, 03:47 PM - 4 min read

Mizoram CM Lalduhoma hailed the state’s entry into India’s railway map as historic, after PM Modi inaugurated its first line and flagged off the maiden Rajdhani Express.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Cabinet clears ₹7,616-cr worth infrastructure projects for Bihar

September 10, 2025, 03:30 PM - 3 min read

The Cabinet has approved two major infrastructure projects in Bihar worth Rs 7,616 crore, aimed at boosting industrial growth, transport efficiency, and employment in the region.

The Vande Bharat trains are manufactured under the 'Make in India' initiative.

Who owns Vande Bharat trains? Why railways pays billions in rent

September 8, 2025, 10:22 PM - 3 min read

Vande Bharat trains are manufactured in Chennai and other factories across India. To date, approximately 500 coaches have been built, with some even exported to other countries.

The Bairabi railway station on the Mizoram–Assam border.

Mizoram's capital connected by rail for the first time

September 3, 2025, 03:39 PM - 4 min read

Mizoram will join India’s railway map for the first time since Independence, as the Rs 8,071 crore Bairabi–Sairang rail link readies for inauguration on September 13.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate railway projects worth over ₹1,400 crore in North Gujarat next week.

Indian Railways projects worth ₹1,400cr in Gujarat soon

August 22, 2025, 04:17 PM - 3 min read

PM Modi will be dedicating Rs 1,400 crore in rail projects across North Gujarat next week, enhancing connectivity, freight efficiency, and regional economic growth.

A cargo train stationed at a railway platform.

First ever Indian Railways cargo set to reach Kashmir valley

August 20, 2025, 09:10 PM - 3 min read

Delhi-Budgam cargo train approved to boost trade in Jammu & Kashmir, transporting local produce and handicrafts faster and safer than road transport.

A railway exhibition at a station in Eastern India depicts the human cost of the 1947 Partition.

Railways to mark Partition horrors with exhibitions at stations

August 13, 2025, 08:13 PM - 3 min read

Railway stations nationwide will host exhibitions on August 14 to mark Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, recalling the human cost and displacement of 1947.

A Rajdhani Express stationed at a platform during its scheduled halt.

Railways announces round-trip discount for festive season

August 9, 2025, 04:34 PM - 3 min read

Indian Railways will offer a 20% discount on festive season return tickets booked with onward travel between Oct 13–26 and return between Nov 17–Dec 1, under specific conditions.

A train at a halt at the Aluabari railway station.

Strategic push for Chicken’s Neck as Railways clears new tracks

August 2, 2025, 06:50 PM - 4 min read

The Indian Railways has cleared a key track expansion through Siliguri’s Chicken’s Neck, enhancing national security, easing congestion, and boosting the regional economy across the East and Northeast.

Rail panel recommends restoration of concessions for elderly

August 1, 2025, 04:44 PM - 3 min read

The Railway Ministry on Friday told Parliament that the Standing Committee has advised restoration of senior citizen concessions in sleeper and 3AC coaches, subject to financial review.

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw addresses mediapersons.

Only 3 level crossing train crashes in 3.5 years, says Vaishnaw

July 30, 2025, 04:28 PM - 4 min read

Only three collisions at manned level crossings were recorded in India over the past 3.5 years, the railways informed Parliament, citing active interlocking and ROB construction works.

Forest officials inspect the site where a mother elephant and two calves were killed by a train in WB's Jhargram.

WB Forest Dept blames Railways for elephant deaths, files FIR

July 20, 2025, 02:43 PM - 4 min read

West Bengal Forest Department has lodged an FIR against three railway officials after a mother elephant and two calves were killed by a speeding train near Sardiha station on July 18.