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thenewsmill. com > 2026 > 04 > indian-railways-plans-18262-summer-special-trains-to-ease-passenger-rush

Indian Railways plans 18, 262 summer special trains for 2026

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (316+ words) Published On: Apr 24, 2026 Indian Railways will operate 18, 262 special train trips during the peak summer travel season from April 15 to July 15, 2026, to manage increased passenger traffic and improve connectivity on busy routes, according to the Ministry of Railways. The Union Railway…...

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thenewsmill. com > 2026 > 04 > dmrc-refurbishes-70-blue-line-trains-to-improve-safety-and-passenger-comfort

DMRC refurbishes Blue Line trains to improve safety and comfort

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (233+ words) Published On: Apr 12, 2026 The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has embarked on a mid-life refurbishment programme for its Blue Line trains to enhance passenger safety, comfort, and overall travel experience. This initiative involves upgrading the oldest RS-1 rolling stock trains…...

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thenewsmill. com > 2026 > 01 > nfr-approves-202-additional-train-stoppages-across-assam-west-bengal-and-bihar

NFR approves 202 additional train stoppages across Assam, West Bengal and Bihar

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (260+ words) Published On: Jan 29, 2026 Indian Railways has approved 202 additional stoppages of trains at 82 stations across Assam, West Bengal and Bihar under the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway. The additional halts have been sanctioned on an experimental basis with the aim of…...

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thenewsmill. com > 2026 > 04 > indian-railways-runs-76352-special-trains-in-fy-2025-26-with-25000-daily-services

Indian Railways runs 76, 352 special trains in FY 2025-26

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (281+ words) Published On: Apr 1, 2026 Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw detailed Indian Railways" operations for the fiscal year 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha, emphasising the benefits of the past decade"s investments for the country"s poor and middle class. The Railways also achieved…...

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thenewsmill. com > 2026 > 03 > railways-ministry-to-decongest-76-major-stations-with-high-tech-passenger-zones

Railways Ministry plans upgrades at 76 major stations in India

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (357+ words) Published On: Mar 29, 2026 The Ministry of Railways has launched a plan to establish dedicated passenger holding areas with modern amenities at 76 major stations across India to ease congestion amid heavy passenger traffic. Passenger safety and comfort are ensured by CCTV…...

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thenewsmill. com > 2026 > 03 > environment-ministry-holds-workshop-on-reducing-elephant-deaths-on-railways

Workshop on Reducing Elephant Deaths on Railways in Assam

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (218+ words) Published On: Mar 12, 2026 The workshop aimed to enhance coordination between conservation and infrastructure sectors and promote science-based mitigation strategies. Mo EFCC, WII, and the Ministry of Railways have identified 110 sensitive railway stretches within elephant ranges and 17 additional stretches in two…...

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thenewsmill. com > 2026 > 01 > 122-new-trains-introduced-in-2025-offering-faster-travel-and-improved-punctuality-to-serve-the-common-man

122 new trains introduced in 2025, offering faster travel and improved punctuality

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (353+ words) Published On: Jan 10, 2026 Indian Railways has rolled out a wide-ranging upgrade under the Timetable of Trains 2026, introducing new services, extending routes, increasing frequencies, converting select trains to superfast and reducing travel time across zones, an official release said. Under TAG…...

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thenewsmill. com > 2025 > 12 > northeast-frontier-railway-achieves-major-milestones-in-modernisation-safety-and-connectivity-in-2025

Northeast Frontier Railway achieves major milestones in modernisation, safety and connectivity in 2025

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (46+ words) The News Mill Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has continued its robust momentum in advancing rail infrastructure and passenger services across the North Eastern region, a release said. ANI is a leading multimedia news agency....