Indian Railways has hit a significant milestone by rolling out the country’s very first LNG–Diesel dual-fuel DEMU train. This exciting development has been launched at Sabarmati in Ahmedabad, representing a major step towards more sustainable and eco-friendly rail operations. This initiative ...

In a move that will significantly accelerate the digital transformation of the railway sector, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the ‘RailOne’ mobile application on July 2, 2025. This all-in-one platform gives passengers a definitive way of accessing its services including ticket booking, ...

In a move aimed at strengthening the country’s rail infrastructure and bolstering multi-modal transportation, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 28, 2025, approved two key multi-tracking railway projects.These projects are part of the ...

The Indian Railways completed a successful trial of an electric engine from Sangaldan to Reasi, crossing the world’s highest steel arch rail bridge, the Chenab Bridge. Successful Trial 1st trial train has successfully run from Sangaldan to Reasi, including ...

In a significant stride towards advancing India’s rail infrastructure, the country is gearing up to launch an indigenous bullet train capable of reaching speeds exceeding 250 kilometres per hour (km/h). This groundbreaking initiative is set to revolutionize high-speed rail travel in ...

Jaya Verma Sinha 1st Woman Chairperson to Head the Railway Board: The government appointed Jaya Verma Sinha as the first woman Chairperson of the Railway Board, the top decision-making body for the Ministry of Railways. Ms. Sinha is the Board's first female chairman in its 118-year history. The ...

Cabinet approves seven rail projects worth ₹32,500 crore to boost connectivity: The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved seven major railway projects totaling 32,500 crore in expenditure. These projects, announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, are set to ...

Kolkata Metro becomes India’s first metro train to run under river: Kolkata Metro has reached a historic milestone by becoming India's first metro train system to complete an under-river voyage. The metro rakes travelled via an underwater tunnel beneath the Hooghly river, with the general manager, ...

India will launch ‘tilting trains’ by 2026: The Indian Railway department is all set to bring tilting trains in the country by 2025-26. The technology will be used in manufacturing almost 100 Vande Bharat trains. November 2022 Current Affairs QuizThe technology will enable trains to ...

The World's highest railway bridge 'Golden Joint' has been inaugurated in Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir. The joints of bridge is connecting two ends of the deck of the world's highest railway bridge. Chenab Bridge: This bridge is located in Chenab river, ...