Deployed under the Railway Protection Force’s modernisation push, the humanoid robot strengthens station operations in security, passenger services, crowd management and safety awareness. In a first for the Indian Railways, a humanoid robot named ASC ARJUN has been deployed at Visakhapatnam Railway Station to enhance passenger safety, security, and service delivery. The robot was launched...
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Union Cabinet Clears $146 Million Delhi Metro Expansion, Adding 16 km and 13 Stations
At the heart of the expansion, the Central Vista corridor promises seamless metro access for 60,000 office goers and 200,000 daily visitors. Even as India is poised to become the second‑largest metro rail network in the world, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved three new corridors for the Delhi Metro,...
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Saleem Ahmad Takes Charge as RVNL CMD, Steering Shift to All‑Infra Vision
With 33 years of engineering experience, Ahmad assumes leadership as RVNL transitions to a global infrastructure developer. Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL), the state‑owned diversified infrastructure company under the Ministry of Railways, has announced the appointment of Saleem Ahmad as its new Chairman & Managing Director (CMD). Prior to this role, Ahmad was serving as...
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Rail Freight Rises 4.2% in November as Steel, Iron Ore and Fertiliser Volumes Surge
Rail Freight Rises 4.2% in November as Steel, Iron Ore and Fertiliser Volumes Surge In just eight months of FY2025‑26, the world’s fourth‑largest rail transporter has exceeded the full‑year freight loading of FY2013‑14, recorded at 1,055 MT. Indian Railways recorded a freight loading of 135.7 million tonnes (MT) in November 2025, marking a 4.2 per...
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Railway Board Tightens Garbage Disposal Rules for Trains
The apex decision-making body of Indian Railways has set a one‑month deadline, cautioning that violations will trigger termination of service contractors. The Railway Board, the apex decision‑making body of the Indian Railways, has issued detailed instructions to all 19 Zonal Railways on the management and disposal of garbage from trains during their journey. The directive...
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Otis India to Equip Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Stations with 55 Elevators and Escalators
The Otis Worldwide Corp.’s India subsidiary will apply its engineering expertise to deliver future-ready vertical transport solutions tailored for high-speed rail infrastructure. Otis India has secured a series of orders from the National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) to supply a total of 55 elevators and escalators across six stations and one depot on...
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Railways Deploys 6,181 Special Trains for Post-Chhath Return; Bihar Stations Reinforced for Festive Rush
In a cultural first, Indian Railways has begun playing Chhath songs at major stations to immerse passengers in the festive spirit, evoking the essence of home, tradition, and devotion throughout their journey. Indian Railways is facilitating a smooth and comfortable return journey for passengers after Chhath Puja by operating 6,181 special trains across the country....
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Vaishnaw Visits Delhi Station as Railways Set to Run Record 12,011 Festive Trains
On September 23, Indian Railways announced plans to operate 12,011 special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja, up from 7,724 last year, marking a 55.5 per cent increase. Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw visited New Delhi Railway Station late Tuesday evening to review crowd management at India’s second-busiest station, even as the world’s fourth-largest rail...
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IREE 2025: Schaeffler India Showcases Future-Ready Rail Solutions at IREE 2025
Global motion tech major reinforces Atmanirbhar Bharat push with advanced bearings, condition monitoring, and localisation investments. Schaeffler India, a leading motion technology company, is showcasing its latest portfolio of advanced bearing systems and industrial innovations for the railway sector at the 15th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025, held from October 15-17 at Pragati...
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IREE 2025: Vaishnaw Unveils Bold 7,000-km High-Speed Rail Vision to Power Viksit Bharat
The Railway Minister’s announcement signals a dramatic scale-up of India’s high-speed rail ambitions—extending far beyond the 508-km Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train corridor. Under the National Rail Plan, 11 corridors have been identified for phased development, with dedicated passenger lines now central to India’s transport strategy. In one of the most ambitious initiatives to be undertaken by...