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CENTRAL RAILWAYS NEWS

Ashwini Vaishnaw announces eight reforms to increase freight movement, improve construction quality

July 14, 2026 9:24 pm

These reforms pertain to fly ash transportation, container sector, fertilizer transportation, among others.

Delhi planning 7 infra projects with Centre to decongest city, boost connectivity with nearby cities. Details here

May 29, 2026 2:01 am

The projects will cost Rs 24,800 crore in total and will improve connectivity to nearby cities like Gurgaon, and Dehradun, among others.

Mumbai local trains get advanced signal announcement system for error-free operations

May 11, 2026 3:07 pm

Mumbai local trains have been equipped with a GPS-based signalling system aimed at improving operational accuracy and rail safety.

Better toilets, aesthetical coaches, fewer jerks: Railways begins major upgradation of Shatabdi, Jan Shatabdi trains

April 29, 2026 2:35 am

The Railway board has directed all zones to carry out detailed rake inspection of the trains to identify deficiencies and prepare a comprehensive short-term action plan for rectification and monitoring.

Central Railways rolls out summer special services from Pune to West Bengal, UP, Bihar, Delhi

April 23, 2026 12:16 am

The services originate from Pune Junction (PUNE) and Hadapsar (HDP) — the latter located about 7.5 km from the Pune junction — and connect passengers to destinations across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, West Bengal and within Maharashtra. The following details focus on trains departing from April 22 onwards.

Mumbai suburban rail network: Central Railway executes mega block at Thane for 15-coach EMU train expansion

February 22, 2026 4:48 pm

Mumbai suburban railway: The Mumbai Division of Central Railway carried out a mega block on Sunday between Mulund railway station and Thane railway station to facilitate the expansion of 15-coach EMU train operations at Thane.

Holi 2026: Central Railway announces 186 special train services - check routes, stops, timings

February 19, 2026 4:35 pm

Central Railway Special Trains 2026: The ticket bookings for these special train services will open on February 18 at all computerized reservation centres and on the IRCTC website.

Central Railway passenger traffic soars in FY26, revenue touches Rs 5,881 crore till December

January 12, 2026 8:24 pm

Central Railway earnings: Of this, the zonal railway earned Rs 757.12 crore during April-December 2025, nearly 5 per cent higher than the Rs 721.70 crore recorded in the corresponding period last year. 

Central Railway suspends platform ticket sales at 13 stations including Mumbai till December 7 - Full list

December 04, 2025 8:06 pm

The move is aimed at ensuring smooth passenger movement and safe boarding and deboarding at busy stations on account of Mahaparinirvan Diwas.

‘Serious fire risk’: Railways to take action after woman seen cooking noodles in electric kettle in train’s AC coach

November 22, 2025 1:55 pm

The clip drew criticism online, with several users tagging the Central Railway’s official handles and pointing out the potential danger of using high-wattage appliances inside coaches.

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