INFRASTRUCTURE Cabinet Committee On Economic Affairs Clears ₹9,450 Cr Rail Projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved four multi-tracking projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total investment of ₹9,450 crore, covering 410 km across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. The projects include the Kharagpur-Bhadrak (Ranital) fourth line, Bhadrak-Haridaspur fourth line, Gummidipundi-Gudur third and fourth lines, and Cuttack-Paradeep (Badabandha) third […]

CW Bureau · Aug 20, 2026

MANUFACTURING RCF Kapurthala Set To Roll Out First Bangladesh Railway LHB Coach Rake

Rail Coach Factory (RCF), Kapurthala, is set to achieve another milestone with the rollout of its first rake of 19 LHB broad gauge passenger coaches for Bangladesh Railway on August 12. The first rake comprises three AC Sleeper Cars, three AC Chair Cars, 11 Non-AC Chair Cars and two Power Cars. The coaches have been […]

CW Bureau · Aug 11, 2026

GENERAL Indian Railways Levies ₹5.13 Cr Fines Over Food Quality Violations

Indian Railways has imposed fines totalling ₹5.13 crore over food quality and hygiene violations during the last three years, besides issuing 54 show-cause notices. Contracts and licences of six catering entities have also been terminated or debarred for violations, as the national transporter steps up monitoring of food served to passengers. Food quality monitored Indian […]

CW Bureau · Aug 8, 2026

INFRASTRUCTURE Indian Railways Approves To Upgrade Vizag Yard, Wadi-Raichur Traction

Indian Railways has approved two infrastructure projects worth ₹519 crore to strengthen rail operations and improve capacity. The projects include remodelling of the Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard and upgradation of the electric traction system on the Wadi-Raichur section. Visakhapatnam yard upgrade Indian Railways has approved the remodelling of the Visakhapatnam Coaching Yard of South Coast Railway […]

CW Bureau · Jul 31, 2026

GENERAL India’s Hydrogen Train Covers 1,200 Km, Saves 3,200 Litres Of Diesel

India’s first hydrogen-powered train has travelled more than 1,200 km between Jind and Sonipat, saving over 3,200 litres of diesel during trial operations. The successful run marks a major milestone in Indian Railways’ efforts to develop indigenous zero-emission rail technology and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Zero-emission technology The hydrogen train generates electricity onboard through […]

CW Team · Jul 26, 2026

GENERAL This Onam, Board A 12-Day Rail Travel To India’s Iconic Places With IRCTC

Seeking to tap the festive travel rush during Onam, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a special Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train connecting Kerala with some of India’s most iconic tourist destinations, including the Golden Triangle circuit, Ahmedabad and the Statue of Unity. The 11-night, 12-day all-inclusive tour will commence from Thiruvananthapuram North […]

CW Bureau · Jul 20, 2026

GENERAL PM Flags Off India’s First Hydrogen Train, Calls It World’s Most Powerful

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train, describing it as the world’s most powerful and longest hydrogen train, and said the project marks a significant leap in the country’s clean mobility ambitions under the Make in India initiative. The hydrogen train will initially operate on the 90-km Jind-Sonipat route in […]

CW Bureau · Jul 17, 2026

GENERAL Why India’s First Hydrogen Train Is More Than Just Another Project

Indian Railways is set to usher in a new era of sustainable transportation with the rollout of India’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, positioning the country among a select group of nations experimenting with hydrogen-powered passenger rail systems. More than a technological milestone, the project represents the next phase of Indian Railways’ transformation from steam […]

CW Bureau · Jul 16, 2026

GENERAL Swiggy Scales Food On Train Service To 180 Cities As Orders Triple In Q1

Swiggy has expanded its Food on Train service to 180 cities across India, riding strong demand from railway travellers as orders on the platform surged 3x year-on-year in the first quarter of FY27. The company said the service witnessed significant growth during the summer travel season, driven by expanding network coverage, rising digital adoption in […]

CW Bureau · Jul 8, 2026

GENERAL Railways Freight Loading Rises 4% In June; Passenger Traffic Hits 63.8 Cr

Indian Railways posted steady operational growth in June 2026, reporting higher freight loading, increased passenger traffic and continued expansion of premium passenger services, underlining its focus on strengthening the country’s logistics network and enhancing travel connectivity. Freight loading rose 4% year-on-year to 142.21 million tonnes in June 2026 from 136.71 million tonnes in the same […]

CW Bureau · Jul 2, 2026

GENERAL Vande Bharat Trains Boom: S Railway Carries 77 Lakh Passengers In FY26

Southern Railway’s network of Vande Bharat Express trains continued to witness strong passenger demand in FY26, with ridership and revenue registering significant growth driven by rising patronage and a successful current-booking initiative. According to Southern Railway, its 24 Vande Bharat services operating across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh carried 77.38 lakh passengers during […]

CW Bureau · Jun 23, 2026

RETAIL/FMCG Nestle Opens First Nescafe Kiosk At Thrissur Under Indian Railways Deal

Nestle Professional, the out-of-home business unit of Nestle India, has expanded its footprint in the travel segment with the launch of a new Nescafe kiosk at Thrissur Railway Station in Kerala. First railway station kiosk under Indian Railways partnership The outlet is Nestle Professional’s first kiosk under its partnership with Indian Railways. The initiative aims […]

CW Bureau · Jun 22, 2026