The October performance extends Indian Railways’ growth momentum, with freight loading reaching 978.78 million tonnes during April-October FY2026-27. Indian Railways registered freight loading of 145.07 million tonnes (MT) in October 2026, compared with 133.93 MT in the corresponding month last year, recording growth of 8.32 per cent. The increase was supported by higher movement across...
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RVNL-GPT JV Fast-Tracks ₹12 Billion Namo Setu Rail-Road Bridge Across Ganga
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to accelerate construction of the double-deck rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga in Varanasi and advance its completion by a year. Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials to accelerate construction of the double-deck rail-cum-road bridge across the Ganga in Varanasi and complete it within 36 months,...
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On Fast Tracks to Viksit Bharat
Indian Railways’ decade‑long transformation converged with strategies for its next leap at the Infrastructure Today Railway Conclave in New Delhi. Indian Railways is entering a defining chapter of transition, marked by unprecedented investment, technological innovation, and a renewed emphasis on self‑reliance. With capital outlay at an all‑time high, the national transporter is accelerating construction across...
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The East-West Freight Corridor will be built faster and smarter
How are the Dedicated Freight Corridors (DFCs)—among the most ambitious railway projects executed globally, with a combined investment of `1.24 trillion—transforming India’s freight landscape? Few are better placed to answer than Praveen Kumar, Managing Director, Dedicated Freight Corridor Corp. of India Ltd (DFCCIL), who is often referred to as the ‘Freight Man of India’. Taking...
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Tracks and Trials
Indian Railways is in the midst of one of its most ambitious modernisation drives, with visible gains in infrastructure, freight and technology. Electrification now covers nearly the entire broad‑gauge network, saving billions of litres of diesel and reducing import dependence. Dedicated Freight Corridors are easing congestion and cutting transit times, while semi‑high‑speed Vande Bharat trains...
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Indian Railways Records Highest-Ever Coal Loading Growth in October
The sustained growth in coal transportation comes amid rising electricity demand and deficient rainfall in parts of the country, increasing reliance on coal-based power generation. Indian Railways has recorded its highest-ever coal loading performance for the period up to October 18, registering growth of 22.5 per cent compared with the corresponding period last year. The...
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INDIA’S INFRA STORY IS SHIFTING TRACKS
Road construction by MoRTH is expected to remain at around 9,700 km in 2026-27, compared with 9,361 km in 2025-26 estimates PRATAP PADODE, however, railways are set to chart a new course within India’s infra story… Recently, during the Indian Construction Equipment Manufacturers’ Association ( iCEMA) AGM, the mood was somber. While mining and real...
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Indian Railways Posts 9% Freight Growth in July 2026
Passenger traffic expanded, with Indian Railways carrying 633.5 million passengers in July 2026 against 621.9 million a year earlier, across suburban and non‑suburban segments. Indian Railways sustained strong operational momentum in July 2026, recording growth across freight and passenger segments. A Ministry of Railways release noted, “Higher freight loading, increased passenger traffic, improved revenue generation,...
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Texmaco, Touax, TrinityRail JV to Invest ₹18 Billion in 100 Rakes to Boost Railcar Leasing
India’s demand for flexible freight solutions is set to rise, driven by PM Gati Shakti, the National Logistics Policy and Dedicated Freight Corridors. Touax Texmaco Railcar Leasing (TTRL) will invest about ₹18 billion in 100 new rakes over the next three to five years, following the entry of TrinityRail Global, a subsidiary of US‑based railcar...
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Prime Minister Modi Dedicates 75 Redeveloped Amrit Bharat Stations Across India
This is the second major nationwide dedication of redeveloped stations, following May 2025, when Modi inaugurated 103 Amrit Bharat Stations across 18 states and union territories. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday dedicated 75 redeveloped railway stations to the nation under the flagship Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), part of one of the largest station...