Jammu and Kashmir’s railway connectivity has entered a faster phase after Indian Railways approved a maximum permissible speed of 100 kmph across the 111-kilometre Katra-Banihal broad-gauge section. The upgrade covers the strategically important railway corridor connecting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra with Banihal through some of the most challenging Himalayan terrain in India. It is […]
Regional rail travel around Delhi-NCR is gaining stronger connections as Indian Railways expands important local services beyond Palwal towards Mathura and Kosi Kalan. The changes cover four passenger services used along the busy corridor linking Delhi, Haryana and western Uttar Pradesh. Train Numbers 64016 and 64019 now connect through to Mathura, while Train Numbers 64082
India is introducing three passenger-focused travel developments covering online luggage payments, Tatkal counter queues and organised pilgrimage tourism. Indian Railways launched online booking for personal luggage from July 31, 2026. The service applies to passengers holding confirmed tickets in reserved compartments and allows eligible travellers to declare and pay for chargeable luggage digitally before travelling.
Indian Railways has extended the existing Ludhiana–Jakhal passenger service to Jind, creating a direct rail connection between the major Punjab industrial centre and the important Haryana railway junction. The extended service removes the need for passengers to change trains at Jakhal, making journeys between Ludhiana and Jind simpler and more convenient. It is expected to
Indian Railways has extended the operating period of 10 special trains connecting Delhi with major destinations in Bihar and Jharkhand, providing additional capacity across several heavily travelled long-distance routes. The extended services connect New Delhi, Anand Vihar Terminal and Shakur Basti with Barauni, Darbhanga, Purnia Court, Saharsa and Dhanbad. Depending on the route, individual trains
India is advancing plans for an indigenous high-speed rail signalling framework as Indian Railways prepares to expand bullet train connectivity beyond the country’s first Mumbai–Ahmedabad corridor. The proposed Bharat Train Control System, or BTCS, is intended to provide India with greater control over the critical technology used to supervise high-speed train movements. It could support
India’s inter-state rail connectivity is set for a major travel boost as the Madar–Darbhanga Amrit Bharat Express has been upgraded from a weekly service to a daily train, strengthening passenger movement across Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The move is expected to transform travel on one of the country’s most important long-distance mobility corridors, serving
Telangana’s rail network is set for a major infrastructure boost after Indian Railways approved a ₹285.01 crore traction modernization project for the Mahbubnagar–Secunderabad–Medchal section of South Central Railway. The upgrade will replace the existing 1×25 kV electric traction system with a more advanced 2×25 kV configuration across approximately 141 route kilometres. The project is designed
Indian Railways has approved two major electric traction upgrades worth a combined ₹447.58 crore on strategic routes in southern India, strengthening operational capacity for passenger and freight services across Karnataka, Telangana and connected regions. The projects will modernise the Bengaluru-Tumakuru section of South Western Railway and the Mahbubnagar-Secunderabad-Medchal section of South Central Railway. Both corridors
Indian Railways is preparing for a major acceleration of long-distance passenger travel, with hundreds of Mail, Express and Superfast trains expected to operate at up to 130 kmph on suitable routes. The initiative could improve journey times, punctuality and passenger comfort across the national rail network, creating a smoother travel experience for millions of people
Indian Railways has strengthened its festive-season transport operations with approximately 25 daily special trains departing from major Delhi NCR stations toward Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh during the Chhath festival travel rush. The additional services are designed to improve interstate mobility as thousands of passengers travel home for one of the most important cultural and
India’s new Amritsar–New Jalpaiguri Amrit Bharat Express is set to reshape long-distance travel by introducing a modern and affordable rail option connecting Punjab and West Bengal. The service creates a direct transportation corridor between northwestern India and eastern India, delivering stronger regional accessibility while improving convenience for passengers crossing multiple states. The new route is
