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Four new Vande Bharat Express trains will be launched for the routes namely Banaras–Khajuraho, Lucknow–Saharanpur, Firozpur–Delhi, and Ernakulam–Bengaluru.

PM Modi to flag off 4 new Vande Bharat Express trains from this city soon

At least four people were killed and several others injured when a passenger train collided with a stationary goods train near Jairamnagar station in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh on Tuesday afternoon. Rescue operations are underway, and the Railways has issued multiple helpline numbers for passengers and their families.

Chhattisgarh Train Collision Update: At least 4 feared dead near Bilaspur; Railways announces Rs 10 lakh for deceased, Rs 5 lakh for injured

The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned Rs 8.48 crore for the Final Location Survey of the proposed Melli–Dentam railway line in Sikkim. The project aims to strengthen regional connectivity, boost tourism, and support strategic infrastructure development in the border state.

Railways approves Rs 8.48 crore survey for Melli–Dentam rail link in Sikkim: What the survey means

According to Western Railway (WR), work on the Bullet Train project on the Saraspur side is progressing rapidly, with the Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail station nearing completion.

PM Modi likely to visit Gujarat on November 15–16, set to assess progress on Surat–Bilimora Bullet Train stretch

According to the published schedule, the Kochi–Bengaluru Vande Bharat will leave Ernakulam at 2.20 pm and arrive at Bengaluru City by 11 pm.&nbsp;

Kerala to get third Vande Bharat Express linking Kochi and Bengaluru

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami welcomed the announcement, calling it a “significant, public-welfare-oriented gift for the people of Uttarakhand.”&nbsp;

Dehradun–Tanakpur Express to run three times a week: Ministry of Railways 

The South Central Railway has officially renamed Aurangabad Railway Station as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, aligning with the city’s name change. The new station code is CPSN.

Aurangabad Railway Station officially renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar; SCR issues new code CPSN

Around 30 stations in Bihar, including Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, and Saharsa, are preparing for the festive rush with additional ticket counters, CCTV surveillance, and other passenger-friendly arrangements.&nbsp;

Festive Rail Travel Soars: Over 1.5 crore passengers have travelled so far, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Minister said that real-time decisions are being made through these war rooms to ensure smooth passenger movement. So far, 10,700 trains have been operated through IRCTC, while nearly 3,000 additional trains have been kept in reserve to address sudden spikes in passenger demand.

Indian Railways sets up multi-level war rooms to manage passenger rush: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways will run 1,500 additional trains over the next five days to clear the Chhath Puja travel rush. The move aims to ensure safe and comfortable journeys for millions travelling home to celebrate the festival.

Railways to run 1,500 extra trains for Chhath Puja, doubling last year's count and highest in a decade

Indian Railways has carried more than one crore passengers on special trains between October 1 and 19, 2025. With festive travel expected to peak, the Railways will run over 8,000 additional special services for Diwali and Chhath.

Indian Railways carries over 1 crore passengers between October 1-19, to add 8,000+ special trains for Diwali and Chhath rush

In an effort to help passengers reach their destinations and be with their families for the Diwali and&nbsp;Chhath&nbsp;Puja festivals, Indian Railways will run 1,702 special trains. Of these, more than 800 trains will run for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and North-Eastern states, said Central Railway's CPRO.

Home for the Holidays: Railways to Run 1,702 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath"

A coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express caught fire at Sirhind Station in Punjab early on Saturday. Officials said the situation was swiftly brought under control and no passengers were injured.

Fire breaks out in Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath coach in Sirhind, Punjab

According to the railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the pilot project has been implemented, and upon&nbsp;its success, the program will be replicated to other trains in the country.

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Northern Railway has suspended platform ticket sales at New Delhi, Delhi Junction, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar Terminal and Ghaziabad stations from October 15 to 28 to manage the festival rush during Diwali and Chhath. Exceptions have been allowed for those assisting senior citizens, Divyangjans,&nbsp;&nbsp;illiterate and lady passengers.

Delhi-NCR suspends platform ticket sales at five railway stations till October 28 to ease festival rush

India achieves remarkable progress in railway modernization under PM Modi's leadership, with 35,000 km new tracks, 46,000 km electrified, and 40,000 new coaches manufactured in 11 years.

Indian Railways to lay 35,000 km of new tracks under major modernisation push: Ashwini Vaishnaw

A new passenger facility centre has been inaugurated at New Delhi Railway Station to handle the festive travel surge and improve commuter convenience. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and MP Manoj Tiwari reviewed the upgraded facilities, citing enhanced safety, ticketing and additional trains for Bihar-bound passengers.

New Delhi Railway Station gets major upgrade with modern passenger facilities ahead of festive rush

Be cautious of unauthorized agents when booking train tickets to avoid last-minute problems. Verify ticket details and book through official IRCTC platforms or authorized agents for a hassle-free journey.

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Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has inspected the newly upgraded facilities at New Delhi Railway Station ahead of the Diwali and Chhath travel rush. The government has developed permanent holding areas, improved ticketing counters, and arranged nearly 12,000 special trains across India for the festive season.

Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects revamped New Delhi railway station ahead of Diwali, Chhath travel rush

Nepal has approved a land swap deal with India to facilitate the construction of Kolkata Metro's Purple Line project. The deal involves exchanging 409.53 sqm of Nepal's consulate land in Kolkata for 526.34 sqm of land owned by the Indian Railway Development Corporation.

Nepal approves land swap deal to facilitate Kolkata Metro's Kathmandu linked extension

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Railways will implement 52 reforms in 52 weeks, including a new Rail Tech Policy, AI-based safety systems and fully digital claim processing. The reforms aim to make Indian Railways safer, smarter and more transparent for passengers.

52 reforms in 52 weeks: AI, drones to transform railway safety as Ashwini Vaishnaw launches Rail Tech policy

The Narendra Modi 3.0 government's all-powerful Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs made a number of decisions at a key meeting on Tuesday, February 24. Here are the highlights. 

Cabinet clears Rs 12,000 crore push for infra & farmers; good news for a Maharatna PSU—Key takeaways

Responding to the demand of the people, Railways has now extended Vande Bharat trains up to Jammu, ensuring seamless connectivity between Jammu and the Kashmir Valley. This milestone reflects the continued commitment of the Government of India and Indian Railways towards enhancing infrastructure and fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Jammu &amp; Kashmir.

Jammu–Srinagar in 5 Hours: Vande Bharat Express extended to Jammu Tawi from March 1; check key details

Big boost to railways: The Union Cabinet has approved three railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 9,072 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand to expand capacity and reduce congestion. The projects will add about 307 km of rail lines and improve connectivity for nearly 98 lakh people.

Big Boost To Railways: Cabinet approves Rs 9,072 crore projects across Maharashtra, MP, Bihar, Jharkhand

Holi Special Trains 2026: Indian Railways has introduced more than 14 Holi special trains connecting Delhi and Mumbai with major cities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to manage the festival rush. The additional services will run through March, helping passengers secure tickets and travel home more easily.

Holi Special Trains 2026: Indian Railways starts 14+ extra trains between Delhi, Mumbai, UP, Bihar; Check full list, timings and booking details

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