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The order, awarded by Chittaranjan Locomotive Works (CLW) in November 2024, was for supplying Loco Kavach systems under the Developmental Category.

Doctor forgets watch in Vande Bharat's toilet, RPF finds it 40 minutes after complaint: ‘Amazing’

Praising the Railways and its dedicated workers, Dr J Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas added, 'This was not even a complaint. It was my mistake. Yet, they acted swiftly.'

New Vande Bharat AC sleeper coach to be showcased at Indian Railways Equipment Exhibition

According to CII, the domestic railway market in India is valued at approximately Rs 2.5 lakh crore (approximately USD 30 billion), while the global market is estimated to be USD 360 billion.

Caught ticketless in First AC, woman says ‘my brother is loco pilot’, then asks TTE’s caste

'Had you been from a different caste, you wouldn’t have created a scene,' the woman tells the TTE in the now-viral clip.

India's logistics cost at 7.97 percent of GDP, says DPIIT report

Rail logistics emerged as a cost-efficient mode, with an average cost of Rs 1.96 per tonne per km, significantly lower than road transport (Rs 11.03), while air transportation is the most expensive, albeit the fastest, mode of freight transportation, averaging Rs 72 per tonne per km, DPIIT said.

Cabinet okays Rs 1,866-cr productivity-linked bonus as early Diwali gift for railway employees

The development comes just a few days ahead of Diwali and elections in Bihar likely to take place in November

Bengaluru’s urban railway upgrade to connect key tech corridors on slow track

Byappanahalli-Hosur and Yeswantpur-Channasandra track doubling projects, along with Cantonment–Whitefield quadrupling, aimed at running more trains and improving services in Bengaluru, have missed multiple deadlines.

Passengers report poor cooling in AC coach, officials find illicit liquor hidden in duct

Railway officials have yet to confirm whether the liquor was being smuggled by passengers or by individuals with access to the coach during maintenance.

MC Insider | Trouble on the tracks, a rule to regulate star power and new bank in town

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Railways rationalises basic fare for passenger train services from July 1

This will be the first increase since the last fare hike in 2020. The maximum fare hike, Indian Railways stated, will be 2 paise per kilometre.

Railways does not need Tatkal reform, it needs more tracks and expanded capacity

The Ministry of Railways’ Aadhaar-linked OTP system for Tatkal bookings aims to curb touts, but the real solution lies in expanding railway capacity, addressing the growing demand, and liberalising services

Bengaluru suburban rail to get full-time MD soon; railways invite applications

 K-RIDE, which is executing the Bengaluru suburban rail project, has been without a full-time MD since August 2022

Pahalgam terror attack comes at a time of mega infra push in J&K, from hospitals to highways

The Union Territory has seen investments grow from Rs 841 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 76,000 crore worth of infrastructure projects underway. J&K is building roads and highways at breakneck speed.

Two rail infra projects worth Rs 3,200 crore get Cabinet nod

It approved construction of a six-lane access controlled Zirakpur bypass with a length of 19.2 km worth Rs 1,878.31 crore in Punjab and Haryana on 'hybrid annuity mode'

KEC International: Strong Order Wins & Execution – Is a Big Rebound Coming?

KEC International, a key player in the power transmission and distribution (T&D) sector, has faced execution challenges in Railways and Civil. However, its diversified operations, strong order inflows, and improving T&D business indicate a turnaround. Following a stock correction, the valuations have turned attractive, supported by an anticipated recovery in execution and margin expansion in the coming quarters.

Power Watch: Ahead of another sweltering summer, Centre preparing thermal plants for a record peak demand

Coal stocks at domestic thermal power plants (TPPs) – a key indicator proportionate to India’s potential to generate electricity - is currently at a historic high of 54 million tonne (MT), according to Power Ministry.

Maharashtra favours merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways: Fadnavis

The move will help KRCL overcome its financial constraints while the name `Konkan Railway' will be retained, he said

Rites: Consistency of new orders is a key factor to watch

Margins on a declining trend due to a slowdown in execution and project delays

Railway passenger with Rs 2,000 AC ticket, spends 'sleepless night' with rats. Viral videos

After complaining about the rats to the railway staff, passenger Prashant Kumar said that they responded by spraying HIT insecticide – meant for cockroaches – inside the coach. That left him with the difficulty of dealing with both the rats and the lingering effects of the cockroach spray.

IRCON International: Should investors seize the opportunity after the fall?

While the opportunity remains immense, lower order inflow a key concern in the near term

India's peak power demand may hit 270 GW this summer: Minister for Power ML Khattar

Coal-fired power is going to continue to do the heavy lifting by meeting 70-74% of the peak demand this summer. Like last year, the government plans to use state-run gas-based plants too, for which it has issued a tender to procure 1,800 MW of gas-based power. Besides, coal stocks at thermal power plants are at 51 million tons that would last for more than 21 days.

Mahakumbh 2025: Traffic Chaos, Food & Fuel Shortage Hits Prayagraj | N18K

Prayagraj is facing severe food and fuel shortages due to heavy traffic restrictions during Mahakumbh 2025. Essential supplies are running out, and petrol pumps have gone dry as trucks remain stuck outside the city. Pilgrims are stranded for hours, facing hunger and exhaustion. Boat services were halted for 7 hours due to President Droupadi Murmu’s visit, adding to the chaos. Railways have introduced emergency crowd control measures as the number of devotees crosses 43 crore. Watch the full report on the challenges at this historic event!

FY25 capex should be close to revised aim of Rs 10.18 lakh crore, says govt source

While, the capital expenditure target for the current financial year was reduced to Rs 10.18 lakh crore from Rs 11.11 lakh crore earlier, the Budget for 2025-26 pegged it at Rs 11.21 lakh crore, almost flat on-year versus the initial aim.

Funding for the dedicated freight corridor falls sharply in Budget for 2025-26 indicating that the project will be completed soon

The Vaitarna-JNPT section of the western corridor is the last leg of the project which was stuck due to shortcomings of the contractor, Tata Projects. The company was served a termination notice by DFCC in 2023, which was later revoked

Safety will continue to be the big ticket item for the Indian Railways' capital expenditure spending in 2025-26

Rail minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw recently told Moneycontrol that safety will continue to be the big-ticket item for railways capital expenditure spending in 2025-26