INFRASTRUCTURE
Indian Railways Approves ₹993 Cr Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling
Indian Railways has approved the ₹993 crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu doubling project spanning 68 km under Southern Railway, aimed at easing congestion and strengthening Chennai’s suburban rail network. The project forms part of the key Chennai suburban circular rail corridor connecting Chennai Beach, Tambaram, Chengalpattu and Arakkonam. The rail ministry said the doubling work will improve punctuality, […]
CW Bureau
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May 19, 2026
GENERAL
Railways To Begin Migration To New Reservation System From August
Indian Railways will begin shifting trains to its upgraded Passenger Reservation System (PRS) from August, marking a major technology overhaul of the four-decade-old reservation platform. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviewed the transition plan at Rail Bhawan and directed officials to ensure passengers do not face inconvenience during the migration process. Union Ministers of State for […]
CW Bureau
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May 7, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Rail Minister Unveils Hi-speed Train Manufacturing Plant In Bengaluru
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw indicated that a Vande Bharat Express service between Mangaluru and Bengaluru would be launched soon, as part of efforts to strengthen coastal connectivity in Karnataka. The announcement came during the inauguration of ‘Aditya’, a specialised complex for manufacturing high-speed rail B-28 coaches at BEML’s Tippasandra campus in Bengaluru. Coastal linkages in […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 26, 2026
GENERAL
Railways Draws $942 Mn FDI, Exports Touch $3.35 Bn In Global Expansion
India’s railway sector is witnessing a steady transformation into a globally competitive infrastructure powerhouse, attracting $942 million in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) over the past 11 years while significantly expanding its export footprint. As per the latest update shared by Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in the Lok Sabha, the inflows have been facilitated by […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 18, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
RailTech Policy Opens Doors For Startups To Power Rail Modernisation
In a major push to modernise one of the world’s largest rail networks, Indian Railways has unveiled a new Rail Tech Policy and a dedicated RailTech Portal designed to bring startups, innovators, researchers and industry closer to the country’s rail ecosystem. The initiative marks a shift in how technology is inducted into the Railways, moving […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Feb 27, 2026
