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...
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India’s Rail Modernisation Shields Network from Fuel Shock, Modi Says
Flagging off the world’s longest and most powerful hydrogen train, Modi said the fuel will define rail mobility in the 21st century. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said rapid electrification of the Indian Railways has helped the country avoid a potential transport crisis triggered by fuel supply disruptions from the ongoing West Asia conflict. “If such...
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Indian Railways Posts 4% Freight Growth in June 2026
Demand from core sectors lifted freight volumes, with fertiliser, iron ore, coal, clinker, and other categories showing strong growth. Indian Railways, the world’s fourth‑largest rail network, continued its strong operational performance in June 2026, recording steady growth in both freight and passenger services. The Railways loaded 142.21 million tonnes (MT) of freight during the month,...
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Indian Railways Deploys Humanoid Robot ASC ARJUN at Visakhapatnam for Smart Station Security
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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Indian Railways Expands High-Speed Track Network, Boosts Safety with Modernisation
The world’s fourth‑largest rail transporter is undertaking over 7,500 km of track renewal in the current financial year to strengthen infrastructure and enhance safety, compared to 6,851 km executed in FY2024‑25. Indian Railways has significantly expanded the length of tracks capable of supporting speeds of 110 kmph and above to 84,244 km, up from 31,445...
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PM Modi Flags Off Vande Bharat Sleeper Train as Symbol of Viksit Bharat
Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for rail and road projects worth ₹32.5 billion in Malda, aimed at strengthening connectivity and accelerating development across West Bengal and the Northeast. Calling the launch of the Vande Bharat sleeper trains another major milestone in the modernisation of Indian Railways, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said their introduction will...
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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...