₹1.53 lakh crore investment marks over 110% jump from last year; 100 projects cleared to boost connectivity, decongest routes and power Mission 3000 MT cargo target
Ministry of Railways
Vande Bharat Trains See Strong Surge in Demand as India Moves Towards Faster, Modern Rail Travel
Nearly 4 crore passengers travel in FY 2025–26; sleeper service records over 100% occupancy, boosting confidence in premium rail network
Indian Railways records landmark growth in FY 2025–26 with record freight, modern trains and rapid infrastructure expansion
Self-reliance in manufacturing, improved passenger services and enhanced safety systems drive major transformation
Indian Railways Provides Affordable Travel to 720 Crore Passengers Annually
New train services, expanded non-AC facilities, and low fares strengthen India’s rail transport network
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Reviews India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Station
Flagship sleeper variant to redefine overnight rail travel with advanced safety, comfort and semi-high-speed performance
Indian Railways charts ambitious plan to double train handling capacity in major cities by 2030
Expansion of coaching terminals, new urban hubs and upgraded signalling aimed at easing congestion and meeting surging passenger demand
Indian Railways rationalises passenger fares; suburban and short-distance travel remain unaffected
Marginal, calibrated revisions introduced across select classes from December 26; existing bookings to remain unchanged
₹89,780-Crore Rail Expansion Push Transforms Maharashtra’s Connectivity Landscape
Over 5,000 km of new lines, doubling and gauge conversion sanctioned; massive boost to Mumbai suburban capacity, freight corridors and high-speed rail projects
CM Vishnu Deo Sai Meets Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnav
Railways Achieves Major Milestones under Special Campaign 5.0
₹235 crore generated from scrap disposal, nearly 30,000 cleanliness drives conducted; over 1.37 lakh grievances resolved and 1.45 lakh sq. ft. office space freed