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WCR Announces Jabalpur – Howrah Special Train Services from April 14
Apr 14, 2026 | IndiaRailway
Jabalpur: The West Central Railway has announced the operation of a special train service between Jabalpur and Howrah with three trips in each direction to manage passenger demand. Train No. 01701 (Jabalpur–Howrah Special) will run every Tuesday from April 14 to April 28, 2026. The train will depart from Jabalpur ...Read More
NH-927 Project Explained: How New Highway Will Strengthen India–Nepal Trade
Apr 11, 2026 | India/World
New Delhi: In a significant push to cross-border connectivity, the Centre has approved the construction of a four-lane, access-controlled stretch of National Highway-927 between Barabanki and Bahraich, a project expected to enhance trade ties between India and Nepal. India remains Nepal’s largest trading partner, ...Read More
North Western Railway to Double Maintenance Capacity with 20 New Pit Lines; Path Cleared for New Train Services
Apr 07, 2026 | India
Jaipur: In a major move to bolster rail operations, North Western Railway (NWR) has commenced the construction of 20 new pit lines across the zone. This strategic expansion is set to double the existing maintenance capacity, which is currently supported by 22 pit lines used for primary train maintenance. Strengtheni...Read More
Wildlife-Friendly Highway: 11 Animal Passages Planned in ₹758 Crore Project in MP
Apr 06, 2026 | India
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced the approval of a ₹758 crore highway project in Madhya Pradesh aimed at improving connectivity, road safety, and wildlife protection. The project involves the four-laning of a 22-km stretch in the Itarsi–Betul section...Read More
Feb 13, 2026 | India Featured
Jaipur Civic Body to Revamp Dwarkadas Park in Mansarover with Fountain, Play Area
Jaipur: Residents of the Mansarover area are set to witness a major transformation of their local green space, as Nagar Nigam Jaipur has officially invited bids for the comprehensive beautification of Dwarkadas Park. The ambitious project, issued by the Office of the Executive Engineer (Mansarover Zone), carries an es...Read More
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West Central Railway Introduces LHB Rakes on the Bhopal – Jodhpur Express
Apr 14, 2026 | IndiaRailway
Jabalpur: The West Central Railway has announced the upgradation of the Bhopal–Jodhpur–Bhopal Express to modern LHB (Linke Hofmann Busch) coaches, aiming to enhance passenger comfort and safety from today. The decision is part of the railway’s ongoing initiative to replace conventional ICF coaches with advanced L...Read More
Char Dham Route to Get Safer as ₹461 Crore Landslide Works Approved
Apr 07, 2026 | India
New Delhi: The Union Government has approved projects worth ₹461 crore for landslide mitigation and repair works at 20 vulnerable locations in Uttarakhand, aimed at improving road safety and ensuring uninterrupted connectivity in hilly regions. Out of the total allocation, ₹233 crore has been sanctioned for treatm...Read More
Jhansi to Get 15.5 km Southern Bypass as Centre Approves ₹631 Crore Plan
Apr 06, 2026 | India
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced the approval of a ₹631.73 crore highway project aimed at easing congestion and improving connectivity in parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. The project includes the construction of a 15.5-km four-lane southern bypass for ...Read More
Virar – Dahanu Road Corridor Upgrade Advances as Station Prepares for Longer Trains
Apr 06, 2026 | IndiaRailway
Mumbai: Platform extension works at Virar railway station under Western Railway have been completed, enabling 15-coach local trains to halt at the station with ease. As part of the upgrade, the width of Platforms 3A and 4A has been increased by four metres. The project was executed by the Mumbai Rail Vikas Corporation...Read More
Kavach Rollout Gains Pace as Railways Sanctions ₹1,364 Crore for Key Upgrades
Apr 06, 2026 | IndiaRailway
New Delhi: The Indian Railways has approved a series of infrastructure and safety enhancement projects worth ₹1,364.45 crore, aimed at accelerating the rollout of advanced train protection systems, modern signalling, and robust communication networks across multiple zones. Kavach rollout to gain momentum A key comp...Read More
Govt Tweaks EPC, HAM Norms to Offset Rising Input Costs in Highway Sector
Apr 02, 2026 | IndiaRoad Journey
In response to the evolving global economic situation and the resulting increase in costs of fuel, construction materials, and logistics, the Government of India has introduced a set of temporary measures to support National Highway projects. These steps are intended to ease financial pressure on contractors and conce...Read More
Rail Traffic Changes in April as Southern Railway Undertakes Maintenance Work
Apr 02, 2026 | IndiaRailway
Chennai: Southern Railway has announced the diversion of several train services in the Madurai Division during April 2026 due to a fixed-time corridor block undertaken for safety and maintenance work. According to officials, the following changes have been made in train operations: 1. Train No. 16352 Nagercoil–Mumb...Read More
Centre OKs ₹1,105 Crore Bypass in Uttarakhand to Ease Char Dham Traffic
Apr 01, 2026 | India
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has announced the approval for the construction of a 12.670-km-long four-lane Rishikesh Bypass in Uttarakhand at an estimated cost of ₹1,105.79 crore. The proposed bypass will pass through Bhattoowala and Dhalwala villages in Dehradun and Tehri ...Read More
India’s Largest Hydro Project Advances as NHPC Starts Unit-4 Commissioning
Apr 01, 2026 | India
Arunachal Pradesh: In a significant milestone, the wet commissioning of Unit-4 (250 MW) of the 2,000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project commenced on March 31, 2026, with the successful mechanical run of the machine. This marks the beginning of the commissioning of the fourth unit of the country’s largest hydrop...Read More
Passenger Rush: Extra Coaches Added to Key Trains Passing Ratlam Division
Apr 01, 2026 | IndiaRailway
Ratlam: Taking into account the increasing passenger rush and demand, Western Railway has decided to temporarily attach additional coaches to nine pairs of trains passing through the Ratlam Division. This arrangement will remain in effect on various dates throughout April, and is expected to provide relief to passenger...Read More
Multiple Trains to Be Short-Terminated, Diverted Due to Track Work in Ghat Section of SW Railway
Mar 31, 2026 | IndiaRailway
Goa: South Western Railway today announced that due to the line block for essential track maintenance work in the ghat section between Castle Rock and Kulem, the following trains will be partially cancelled as detailed below: Train No. 18047 Shalimar–Vasco Da Gama Amaravati Express, journey commencing on 25.04.202...Read More
Eastern Railway Diverts Multiple Trains Till June 30 Due to Operational Reasons
Mar 31, 2026 | IndiaRailway
Nagaon: Eastern Railway has notified the diversion of several train services due to operational reasons for a further period of three months, from April 1 to June 30, 2026. The details are as follows: Train No. 15629 Tambaram–Silghat Town (Nagaon Express), scheduled to depart from Tambaram at 18:40 hrs on April 6, 1...Read More
Muzaffarnagar Among 157 UP Stations Under Amrit Bharat Redevelopment Plan
Mar 30, 2026 | IndiaRailway
New Delhi: Muzaffarnagar Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh is undergoing a significant transformation as part of the central government’s Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha recently. Modernization and Infrastructure Upgrades The Minister detailed that work at ...Read More
Telangana Rail Boost: 34 New Train Services, Track Expansion Surges 4x: Centre
Mar 30, 2026 | India
New Delhi: Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha recently about a major overhaul in Telangana’s railway infrastructure, highlighting the introduction of 34 new pairs of train services and a sharp acceleration in track construction over the past decade. Enhanced Passenger Services According ...Read More
Jaipur’s Key NH-48 Junction Set for ₹130 Cr Traffic Decongestion Overhaul
Mar 28, 2026 | IndiaRoad Journey
Jaipur: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded a ₹130.65 crore contract for the construction of underpasses and flyovers at the busy Jaipur Bypass junction on the Delhi–Jaipur–Ajmer stretch of NH-48 in Rajasthan. The project has been entrusted to Maruti Infracreation Pvt. Ltd. under the Engin...Read More
₹1,734 Cr NH-167 Project to Decongest Key Telangana Corridor
Mar 28, 2026 | India
Telangana: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded the contract for upgrading the Gudebellur–Mahabubnagar stretch of National Highway-167 in Telangana to four lanes. The project has been assigned to KNR Constructions Limited at a cost of ₹1,734 crore under the Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM). Spannin...Read More
Southern Railways Adds Extra Coaches to Key Express Trains to Manage Passenger Rush
Mar 28, 2026 | IndiaRailway
Chennai: In view of increased passenger demand, Indian Railways has announced the augmentation of several express train services with additional coaches to ease congestion and improve travel convenience. According to the announcement, select trains operating between Chennai, Coimbatore, Mangaluru, Karaikal, Tambaram, ...Read More
North Central Railway Upgrades Key Bridges, Lifts Speed Curbs in Prayagraj Division
Mar 27, 2026 | IndiaRailway
Prayagraj: The North Central Railway has completed the rehabilitation of all bridges in the Prayagraj Division that were earlier classified under the ORN-2 category, marking a significant milestone in infrastructure modernization and safety enhancement. As part of this effort, two major steel girder bridges—Bridge N...Read More
Four-Laning of NH-52 Between Hubballi and Vijayapura Moves Ahead with DPR Tender
Mar 27, 2026 | India
Hubballi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has invited tenders for appointing a consultancy firm to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the proposed four-laning of a 199-km stretch of National Highway-52 between Hubballi and Vijayapura in Karnataka. The project covers the section from Km 74.13...Read More
Railways Extends 14315/14316 New Delhi-Bareilly Express Up to Kasganj
Mar 26, 2026 | India
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved the proposal of North Eastern Railway to extend the operation of 14315/14316 New Delhi–Bareilly Express up to Kasganj, improving rail connectivity for passengers travelling between western Uttar Pradesh and the national capital. According to an order issued on January...Read More
Railways Regularises Dhanbad–Lokmanya Tilak Express, Weekly Service Approved
Mar 26, 2026 | IndiaRailway
New Delhi: The Railway Board has approved the regularisation of several special train services, including the Dhanbad–Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Special, following the timetable meeting held at Bhopal from January 7 to January 9, 2026. The decision was communicated to the concerned railway zones including East Central R...Read More
Route Changed: Amritsar–Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Diverted via Gurdaspur
Mar 25, 2026 | India
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved the diversion of 26405/26406 Amritsar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Vande Bharat Express via Gurdaspur instead of Jalandhar City, along with a change in the non-running day of the train. The decision has been taken following a proposal sent by Northern Railway. As per ...Read More
Indian Railways OKs ₹303 Crore Project to End Long-Standing Congestion at Key Bihar Junction
Mar 24, 2026 | IndiaRailway
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has approved the construction of the 13.38-km Bhagalpur Bypass under Eastern Railway at an estimated cost of ₹303.20 crore to ease heavy congestion at Bhagalpur junction and improve operational efficiency on the route. According to the ministry, the bypass will connect Gonudham Ha...Read More
129 Sagarmala Projects Worth ₹9,053 Crore Sanctioned, 78 Completed: Govt
Mar 24, 2026 | India
New Delhi: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has sanctioned 129 projects worth ₹9,053.56 crore under the Sagarmala programme, with financial assistance of ₹3,346 crore provided by the ministry, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply. Out of the total, 78 p...Read More
New ₹368 Crore South-East Bypass to Boost Azamgarh Connectivity
Mar 23, 2026 | India
Azamgarh: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has awarded the contract for constructing a 15-km-long four-lane South–East Bypass around Azamgarh city in Uttar Pradesh. The project has been assigned to M/s Kaluwala Construction Private Limited at a cost of ₹368.85 crore under the Engineering, Procurement...Read More
Indian Railways Deploys Kavach on 190 km Stretch of Delhi–Howrah Route
Mar 23, 2026 | Railway
New Delhi: Indian Railways has commissioned the indigenous Kavach Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system on the 190 route km Prayagraj (excluding)–Kanpur (excluding) section of the Delhi–Howrah high-density corridor on 22 March 2026. The system was operationalised using Train No. 14163, with the General Manager c...Read More
AI-Powered Dashcam System to Monitor 40,000 km Highway Network Across India
Mar 20, 2026 | IndiaRoad Journey
New Delhi: In a major move to modernize the operations and maintenance of National Highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will introduce AI-powered Dashcam Analytics Services (DAS) across nearly 40,000 km of highway network. The initiative will use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (M...Read More
Centre Calls Global Bids to Set Up Rare Earth Magnet Plants in India
Mar 20, 2026 | India
New Delhi: The Ministry of Heavy Industries has issued a global tender to select beneficiaries for setting up integrated Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) manufacturing facilities with a total capacity of 6,000 MTPA under the government’s scheme to promote domestic production of rare earth magnets. The b...Read More
South Central Railway Cancels MMTS and MEMU Services on Multiple Routes for Two Days
Mar 19, 2026 | IndiaRailway
Hyderabad: Several MMTS and MEMU passenger trains have been cancelled due to operational reasons, railway authorities announced on Friday. The cancellations will affect services on multiple routes including Lingampalli–Falaknuma, Telapur, Medchal, Secunderabad, Ghatkesar, Vijayawada, Kazipet, Warangal a...Read More
Railways Push Infra Upgrade in Jharkhand, Talgaria Satellite Terminal Under Study
Mar 19, 2026 | IndiaRailway
New Delhi: The Ministry of Railways has initiated a feasibility study to develop Talgaria railway station in Jharkhand as a satellite terminal, a move aimed at enhancing rail capacity and improving passenger convenience in the Dhanbad–Bokaro industrial belt. The proposal is part of a broader plan to strengthen railwa...Read More
