Railways Clears 100 Projects Worth Rs 1.53 Lakh Crore

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

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Indian Railways has approved 100 infrastructure projects worth Rs 1.53 lakh crore in FY26, marking its biggest network expansion push this year. The sanctioned works will cover more than 6,000 km of the railway network and include new lines, doubling, multitracking, bypass lines and flyovers

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Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Approved

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Approved Passengers travelling between Bengaluru and Mumbai are set to get a new overnight premium rail option after Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approved a Vande Bharat Sleeper service on the route. The approval was conveyed in an official communication to Bengaluru Central MP P.C. Mohan. Timings, fare, stoppages and launch date

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Railways Fines IRCTC Over Vande Bharat Food

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Indian Railways has imposed a total penalty of Rs 60 lakh after a complaint about poor-quality food served on a Vande Bharat Express, in one of the strongest recent actions taken over onboard catering standards. The action followed a passenger complaint on the Patna-Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express, prompting the Railways to penalise both IRCTC and […]

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Vande Bharat Sleeper to Launch on Guwahati–Kolkata Route

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Indian Railways is set to introduce the Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Guwahati to Kolkata route in January. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the new service will be launched after the completion of mandatory trials and safety checks. The train will mark the first sleeper version of the Vande Bharat series and is […]

National

Railways Adds Extra Coaches Amid IndiGo Crisis

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Indian Railways has deployed 116 additional coaches on 37 trains to help passengers affected by widespread IndiGo flight cancellations. The move is aimed at easing travel pressure as thousands of flyers turned to trains after being stranded at airports. Extra Capacity Across Busy Routes The extra coaches include sleeper, chair car and AC categories. They […]

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RPF On High Alert In Tiruchi Division

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2025

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has ramped up security measures across major stations in the Tiruchirapalli division in Tamil Nadu. The heightened vigilance follows intelligence inputs about possible threats to railway infrastructure and passenger safety that require proactive monitoring. Security Measures Underway Station commanders state that all key locations in the

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SC: Railways Must Pay Victims Despite Technical Lapses

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2025

The Supreme Court has ruled that Indian Railways cannot deny compensation to accident victims solely on the basis of technical or procedural lapses. The court held that confirming a valid train ticket for the same date and route is sufficient to establish a bona fide claim. Case Background & Judgment The decision came while overturning […]

National

Railways Offers 20% Discount on Return Tickets for Festival Travel

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

The Ministry of Railways has launched a new Round Trip Package for Festival Rush to make travel easier during the busy Diwali and Chhath season. Under this scheme, travelers booking both their onward and return journeys together receive a 20% rebate on the return trip’s base fare. When and How to Book The bookings will […]

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Railways To Install CCTV Cameras Across Coaches

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

The Ministry of Railways has launched a nationwide safety initiative to install CCTV cameras in all 74,000 passenger coaches and 15,000 locomotives across the Indian Railways network. This move aims to improve passenger security, particularly during night travel and in isolated areas. Each passenger coach will be equipped with four dome-style CCTV cameras, placed near […]