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Central Railway's new 12-car non-AC EMU with Automatic Doors (Image: CR)

Mumbai's new 12-car local train to launch soon - Here's what commuters can expect

April 17, 2026 5:39 pm

Central Railway will launch a 12-car non-AC Mumbai local train with automatic doors soon. Check key features, safety upgrades, and what commuters can expect.

Indian Railways completes 173 years, marking the historic first train journey in India that laid the foundation of one of the world’s largest rail networks. (Image: Ministry of Railways/Photo enhanced with AI)

173 years of Indian Railways: All you need to know about India's first train journey

April 16, 2026 5:43 pm

Indian Railways marks 173 years. Know key facts about India’s first train journey, route, date, and historical significance in shaping transport.

The project duration is four years and it will involve construction of six new stations — New Hapur, new Moradabad, new Rampur, new Bareilly, new Shahjahanpur and new Sitapur.

From first to final reservation chart: How Indian Railways confirms train tickets

April 17, 2026 3:03 pm

Indian Railways Booking Guide: Indian Railways reservation chart process explained, detailing how tickets move from waitlist to confirmed status through first and final chart preparation.

Railways fast-tracks 827 km rail line projects in Rajasthan as part of efforts to strengthen border connectivity (Image generated using AI)

Railways expedites 827 km line projects to improve border connectivity in Rajasthan

April 13, 2026 2:35 pm

The national transporter has been working to connect various regions to the rail network so that the people of the remotest corner in the country can benefit from the facilities.

Mumbai–Howrah summer special trains announced by Railways with details on timings and stoppages to manage peak season passenger demand. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Railways announces two ‘summer special’ trains on Mumbai-Howrah route: Check stoppages, timings

April 11, 2026 5:05 pm

Indian Railways announces two summer special trains on the Mumbai–Howrah route. Check timings, stoppages, and travel details for passengers.

The Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train is likely to be operated and maintained by South Western Railway (SWR) zone. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train gets Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's nod

April 11, 2026 11:21 am

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train service: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approves Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper train. Check details.

This orange and grey coloured train has cut travel time by up to six hours.

Vande Bharat Sleeper occupancy: How trains are performing

April 10, 2026 10:16 pm

Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper train: Developed by BEML using ICF technology, this semi-high-speed train commenced its inaugural run on January 17, 2026.

Vande Bharat Express is the country's first indigenously designed and manufactured semi-high-speed train. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Vande Bharat Express train occupancy sees 34% YoY growth in FY26; how it performed since launch

April 10, 2026 9:34 pm

Vande Bharat Express occupancy rises 34% YoY in FY26. Check how the trains have performed since launch, including demand and passenger trends.

The rail network is vital for passenger travel, essential services and logistics in the affected regions.

Sri Lanka’s cyclone-damaged railway lines back on track with India’s support

April 10, 2026 2:34 pm

The restoration work for Northern Railway Line in Sri Lanka was launched in January under an Indian grant of USD 5 million.

Indian Railways 220 kmph trains plan marks the next phase of high-speed rail development (Image generated using AI)

After Vande Bharat, Railways to manufacture 2 trains with 220 kmph design speed

April 09, 2026 2:39 pm

Indian Railways plans to manufacture two new trains with 220 kmph design speed after Vande Bharat. Check details on next-generation semi-high-speed rollout.