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Guwahati (Kamakhya)-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train to commence inaugural run on Jan 17 - check timings, stoppages

January 16, 2026 9:37 am

Malda Town-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express inaugural special: Developed by BEML using ICF technology, this new long-distance semi-high-speed train will further ease overnight journeys.

Ghaziabad railway station upgrade: Platform widening completed to ease crowding

January 15, 2026 6:29 pm

Ghaziabad railway station platform widening work update: The platform widening work at Ghaziabad railway station will ensure smoother passenger movement during peak hours, and improve overall safety, comfort and operational efficiency at one of the busiest junctions in the country.

Howrah-Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal) Amrit Bharat Express to commence commercial run next week - check date, route, stoppages, timings

January 15, 2026 4:07 pm

Howrah-Delhi Amrit Bharat Express train launch: This new train has been specifically designed to provide affordable and high-quality service for passengers from lower and lower-middle income category.

Amrit Bharat Express launch: Here's how these 9 trains could transform long-distance rail travel from West Bengal

January 15, 2026 1:56 pm

Amrit Bharat Express trains launch in West Bengal: According to railways, these new Amrit Bharat Express train services are being introduced on routes passing through Assam, Bihar and West Bengal and the regions that account for a large share of India’s migrant workforce and long-distance rail passengers.

Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train: Catering services included in fare for all classes, says Railway Board

January 14, 2026 8:43 pm

IRCTC services on Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: The new train is expected to significantly enhance connectivity between eastern and northeastern India and transform the experience of overnight rail travel.

Amrit Bharat Express launch: Nine trains connecting 9 states to be flagged off soon - check routes, train number, timings

January 13, 2026 9:08 pm

Indian Railways to launch Amrit Bharat Express trains: Since its launch in December 2023, 30 Amrit Bharat Express trains have been operational over the Indian Railways network.

Mumbai Suburban rail network: Central Railway to roll out 14 AC local trains on CSMT-Panvel Harbour Line | check date, timings

January 13, 2026 8:10 pm

Mumbai Harbour Line Update: With these, the total number of AC local train services on Central Railway will now be 94 ( 80 on the main line & 14 on the Harbour line).

Railway Board modifies Catering Policy 2017, allows DRMs to approve new catering initiatives on stations

January 13, 2026 7:27 pm

Catering Policy 2017 revised: The move comes after Southern Railway (SR) suggested changes to Para 21 of the Catering Policy 2017 in a letter to the RB dated August 14, 2025.

Alipurduar-SMVT Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express: Train number, route, stoppages, frequency, time table

January 13, 2026 2:39 pm

Alipurduar to SMVT Bengaluru train: The new Amrit Bharat train will pass through key cities across six states: West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

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. 

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