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New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil Amrit Bharat train hits 173% occupancy (Image: NFR)

Amrit Bharat train records 173% occupancy on New Jalpaiguri-Nagercoil route

August 11, 2026 10:00 pm

The Railway official said that the Amrit Bharat train between New Jalpaiguri and Nagercoil has received a strong response from passengers.

India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper on the Howrah-Kamakhya route. (Image: NFR)

India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper gets 126% occupancy on Howrah-Kamakhya route

August 11, 2026 6:44 pm

Vande Bharat Sleeper occupancy reached 126% on the Howrah-Kamakhya service. During its journey, the Vande Bharat Sleeper train halts at 13 stations.

Assam flood has severely disrupted rail operations (Image: NFR)

Assam floods disrupt rail services: Over 30 trains cancelled, diverted and short-terminated - Full list

July 20, 2026 9:55 pm

Assam flood has disrupted rail traffic, with over 30 trains cancelled, diverted or short-terminated. Check the full list of affected trains and the latest railway update.

Indian Railways suspends train services in Simaluguri as Assam floods disrupt operations (Image: NFR)

Assam floods halt train services: Indian Railways suspends operations in Simaluguri

July 20, 2026 9:47 pm

Train services in Assam's Simaluguri have been suspended due to flooding. Check the latest Indian Railways update, affected routes and operational details.

Train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari in Assam have been suspended after heavy rainfall affected railway operations. (Image generate using AI)

Assam: Heavy rain disrupts rail traffic, check full list of affected trains

June 28, 2026 9:09 pm

Indian Railways has suspended train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari in Assam due to heavy rainfall. Check the latest travel advisory and service updates.

Makeover of Jalpaiguri Road railway station (Image: NFR)

Indian Railways speeds up modernisation of 5 stations in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri

June 12, 2026 4:12 pm

Indian Railways has expedited the modernisation of five stations in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, aiming to improve passenger amenities and infrastructure.

Indian Railways revises timings of over 100 trains (Image: NFR)

To improve punctuality, Railways revises timings of over 100 trains - Full list

May 10, 2026 6:51 pm

Indian Railways has revised timings of more than 100 trains to improve punctuality. Check routes and full list.

The Sevoke-Rangpo railway project aims to connect Sikkim with the national railway network. (Image: NFR)

Train to Sikkim: Sevoke-Rangpo railway project achieves major tunnel breakthrough, commissioning likely by Dec 2027

March 19, 2026 5:44 pm

Sevoke-Rangpo railway project advances with a major tunnel breakthrough, bringing Sikkim closer to rail connectivity and targeting commissioning by December 2027.

Northeast India’s first Vande Bharat Express train (Image: Ministry of Railways/File)

Northeast India’s 1st Vande Bharat Express train gets new stoppage - check route

February 20, 2026 1:45 pm

Vande Bharat train update: Flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 29, 2023, this semi-high-speed train is being maintained and operated by Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone.

Dimapur-Kohima new rail line project makes steady progress (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Train connectivity to Kohima: Dimapur-Zubza railway line project on track for 2029 completion

January 25, 2026 7:33 pm

Dimapur-Kohima Railway Project Update: The 78.42-km Dimapur-Kohima railway line project passes through Karbi Anglong district in Assam and the Chumukedima and Kohima districts of Nagaland.