INFRASTRUCTURE
Indian Railways Approves Over 900 Summer Special Trains For 3 Months
Indian Railways has taken significant steps to ensure smooth and comfortable travel for passengers during the peak summer season by approving 908 special train services across the country from April 15 to July 15, 2026, to manage the seasonal surge in passenger traffic. These trains will operate a total of 18,262 trips, aimed at ensuring […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 20, 2026
GENERAL
Vande Bharat Express Sees 34% Growth In FY26 Passenger Traffic
Indian Railways has recorded a sharp surge in passenger patronage on the Vande Bharat Express network, with around 3.98 crore passengers travelling in FY26, marking a 34% growth over the previous year. This increase reflects the rising preference for fast, comfortable and modern rail travel across the country, with the Vande Bharat network serving over […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 11, 2026
GENERAL
Swiggy, Ixigo And ConfirmTkt To Offer Food Delivery Across 160 Rail Stations
Train journeys in India are getting a major upgrade, with Swiggy partnering ixigo Trains and ConfirmTkt to roll out an expanded ‘On Train Food Service’ across 160 railway stations. Passengers can now order fresh, hygienic and authentic regional favourites, from vada pav and adai to appam, litti chokha and biryani, from over 40,000 restaurants, with […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 8, 2026
BANKING & FINANCE
IRFC Signs ₹12,842-Cr Refinancing Pact With Hindustan Urvarak Rasayan
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd (IRFC), a Navratna CPSE under the Railways Ministry, has signed a rupee term loan agreement with Hindustan Urvarak and Rasayan Ltd (HURL) to refinance its existing long-term debt of up to ₹12,842 crore. The agreement marks one of IRFC’s largest refinancing transactions and underscores its evolving role beyond railway financing […]
CW Bureau
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Mar 24, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Railways Approves Slew Of Infrastructure Expansion Projects
Indian Railways has approved a set of rail infrastructure projects aimed at eliminating congestion, enhancing line capacity, improving safety systems, and enabling faster, more reliable passenger and freight movement across the country. These approvals span Southern, Northern and South Eastern Railways, covering line doubling, third and fourth lines, bypass corridors, and advanced electronic interlocking systems. […]
CW Bureau
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Feb 10, 2026
MANUFACTURING
Airfloa Partners Janatics For Automatic Door Systems In Rly Coaches
Airfloa Rail Technology Limited, a leading manufacturer of railway rolling stock components and turnkey interior solutions, has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Janatics Industrial Automation to develop and supply automatic door systems for railway coaches. The partnership will focus on automatic door solutions for modern railway platforms, including Vande Bharat trains, […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 26, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
ICF Sets New Benchmark In Coach Manufacturing With Record Output
Integral Coach Factory (ICF), the production arm of Indian Railways, has reinforced its position as a global rail manufacturing powerhouse by clocking its highest-ever annual output of 3,007 coaches in 2024–25, surpassing the previous year’s production of 2,829 coaches. The milestone underlines Chennai-headquartered ICF’s ability to scale output while simultaneously transitioning towards next-generation rolling stock, […]
CW Bureau
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Jan 26, 2026
INFRASTRUCTURE
Railways Track Upgrade Bets On Safety, Network Reliability
Indian Railways has made significant strides in track modernisation and safety enhancement over the last eleven years, reflecting a sustained push towards building a safer, faster, and more reliable rail ecosystem. Backed by consistent capital investment and mechanised execution, these efforts are transforming the backbone of India’s transport infrastructure at a time when railways are […]
Sajan C Kumar
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Jan 18, 2026
