Railway Budget 2026 expectations: 5 ways to drive an important growth engine for the Viksit Bharat vision

Railway Budget 2026 expectations: 5 ways to drive an important growth engine for the Viksit Bharat vision

While investments in infrastructure creation of track and rolling stock have been significant, average train speeds have remained 50–52 kmph for mail/express passengers. By Dhruv Gadh and Nitin KumarThe transport and logistics sector serves as the backbone for India’s Viksit Bharat @2047 vision. As our national carrier, the railways connect remote places, while providing a…

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India’s leading vaulters stranded: Fined by the railways for carrying ‘poles’

India’s leading vaulters stranded: Fined by the railways for carrying ‘poles’ | More sports News

India pole vaulters Kuldeep Yadav, Dev Meena, and TTE at the railway station. (Video Grab) NEW DELHI: India’s leading pole vaulter and current national record holder, Dev Meena, and his teammates, including interuniversity champion Kuldeep Yadav, were left stranded for hours at Maharashtra’s Panvel station and missed their connection to Bhopal after railways officials told…

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Who is responsible — Railways, government or passengers? Litter found on inaugural Vande Bharat sleeper sparks outrage

Who is responsible — Railways, government or passengers? Litter found on inaugural Vande Bharat sleeper sparks outrage |

Passengers will be served a range of traditional West Bengal and Assam dishes prepared using locally sourced ingredients After days of waiting and announcement of launch, the Vande Bharat Sleeper was finally flagged off amid much fanfare. However, amid all these, a video showing discarded waste scattered on the floor of the newly inaugurated Vande…

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Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains soon! Indian railways announces routes — check list and features

Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains soon! Indian railways announces routes — check list and features

Get ready for new Amrit Bharat Express trains! Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently announced nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains, expanding the network of long-distance passenger services across the country. The upcoming trains will connect West Bengal and Assam with Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, strengthening inter-state rail links. Since the launch…

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India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Dec: Everything you need to know

India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Jan: 5 things travellers need to know

India’s first and much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to launch on this Saturday (17 January 2026). West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya mentioned during a press conference on Monday, as per PTI. He said the move will significantly boost connectivity in the North Bengal region. The day will mark a historic milestone…

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India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Dec: Everything you need to know

India’s first Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to launch on 17 Dec: Everything you need to know

India’s first and much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper train is all set to launch on this Saturday (17 January 2026). The day will mark a historic milestone in the country’s rail transportation and expand the series beyond short-distance and daytime services. The train is laced with modern amenities and comfort, and will run on higher speeds….

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Vande Bharat sleeper fares out! Indian Railways to launch new train on Howrah-Guwahati route; check ticket price & top features

Vande Bharat sleeper fares out! Indian Railways to launch new train on Howrah-Guwahati route; check ticket price & top features

Vande Bharat sleeper launch soon! Indian Railways is all set to launch its first Vande Bharat sleeper this week, with PM Narendra Modi expected to flag off the new train on January 117 between Howrah and Kamakhya (Guwahati). Ahead of the launch, Indian Railways has announced the fare structure and ticket prices for the Vande…

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Indian Railways timetable 2026: 549 trains sped up, 122 new added; what TAG 2026 means for passengers

Indian Railways timetable 2026: 549 trains sped up, 122 new added; what TAG 2026 means for passengers

Indian Railways has rolled out a sweeping timetable overhaul under the Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026, introducing 122 new trains and speeding up 549 services nationwide to reduce travel time, improve punctuality and enhance operational efficiency, according to official data released on Friday.Under TAG 2026, Indian Railways has not only added new services but also…

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New seats, modern washrooms & more — Here's how Vande Bharat Sleeper looks from inside! Rail minister Vaishnaw offers a glimpse

New seats, modern washrooms & more — Here’s how Vande Bharat Sleeper looks from inside! Rail minister Vaishnaw offers a glimpse

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday offered a first glimpse of the upcoming Vande Bharat sleeper train, describing it as a new-generation service designed to significantly improve comfort on overnight journeys. The minister, while reviewing the new train, said that focus was towards upgrading amenities to make long-distance rail travel smoother and more passenger-friendly. India…

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Vande Bharat sleeper clocks 180 kmph! Ashwini Vaishnaw shares video of train’s ‘water test’; watch

Vande Bharat sleeper clocks 180 kmph! Ashwini Vaishnaw shares video of train’s ‘water test’; watch

Vande Bharat sleeper prototype Vande Bharat sleeper train launch soon! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday shared an important update on the Vande Bharat sleeper train, posting a video on X (formerly Twitter) of the train’s speed trial. The new train touched 180 kmph speeds – its maximum- during trial runs between the Kota-Nagda section…

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