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BNSF flood restoration work brings WA lines back by Dec. 19

11.01.2026

BNSF flood restoration work restores washed-out lines in Washington

South Carolina train derailment prompts hazmat response

11.01.2026

South Carolina train derailment triggers hazmat shelter order

Norfolk Southern derailment South Carolina: Shelter-in-place lifted

11.01.2026

Norfolk Southern derailment South Carolina: Shelter order lifted

The Jharkhand train derailment near Chandil station disrupted freight and passenger services, prompting a high-level investigation into its causes and raising concerns about railway safety in the region.

11.08.2025

Jharkhand train derailment disrupts freight and passenger traffic

The Jharkhand train derailment near Chandil station disrupted freight and passenger services, prompting a high-level investigation into its causes and raising concerns about railway safety in the region.
BEML has secured its first overseas rail and metro contract worth $1 million in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to expand into global transport markets.

10.08.2025

BEML Expands Global Footprint with First Overseas Rail Deal

BEML has secured its first overseas rail and metro contract worth $1 million in Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to expand into global transport markets.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express routes from Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion of India’s semi-high-speed rail network and improving connectivity across multiple states.

10.08.2025

Vande Bharat Express Expands with Three New Routes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated three new Vande Bharat Express routes from Bengaluru, marking a significant expansion of India’s semi-high-speed rail network and improving connectivity across multiple states.
The Ministry of Railways has introduced a festive season offer on return journey tickets, giving passengers a 20% rebate on the base fare for selected dates and routes.

10.08.2025

Discounted return journey tickets for festive season travel

The Ministry of Railways has introduced a festive season offer on return journey tickets, giving passengers a 20% rebate on the base fare for selected dates and routes.
Two goods trains derailed in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharswan district on Saturday, disrupting rail traffic, cancelling express services, and forcing diversions across the South Eastern Railway’s Adra division.

10.08.2025

Major disruption as goods trains derail in Jharkhand

Two goods trains derailed in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharswan district on Saturday, disrupting rail traffic, cancelling express services, and forcing diversions across the South Eastern Railway’s Adra division.
‘Rudrastra’, India’s longest freight train, demonstrates Indian Railways’ commitment to efficiency by combining six rakes into one powerful formation that speeds up cargo movement and reduces operating costs.

10.08.2025

‘Rudrastra’ Sets Record as India’s Longest Freight Train

‘Rudrastra’, India’s longest freight train, demonstrates Indian Railways’ commitment to efficiency by combining six rakes into one powerful formation that speeds up cargo movement and reduces operating costs.
Anantnag railway station launches freight services

09.08.2025

Anantnag railway station begins freight operations in Kashmir Valley

The Anantnag railway station has officially begun freight operations, improving logistics, lowering transportation costs, and offering new business opportunities for the Kashmir Valley region.
The Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will soon begin service, cutting travel time to just over two hours and connecting major cities along a 508-km corridor.

05.08.2025

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to launch, cutting travel time

India’s first Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will soon launch, reducing travel time to two hours and seven minutes between the two financial and industrial hubs.
Itarsi-Nagpur fourth rail line to boost regional transit

03.08.2025

Itarsi-Nagpur fourth rail line to boost regional transit

The Indian government has approved the Itarsi-Nagpur fourth rail line, a 339-km project designed to enhance pilgrim access and regional connectivity across three states.

03.08.2025

Aluabari New Jalpaiguri Railway to Get Two New Rail Lines

The Indian government has approved two new tracks for the Aluabari New Jalpaiguri Railway, enhancing capacity and economic integration across the growing Northeast transportation corridor.
Knorr-Bremse Opens AI Center in Chennai

01.08.2025

Knorr-Bremse Opens Global AI Center in India

Knorr-Bremse has launched a new artificial intelligence center in Chennai, located in southeastern India. This facility will serve as a global innovation hub where around 70 experts are set to begin work in August 2025.
Hydrogen Train Tested Successfully in India

01.08.2025

Indian Hydrogen Train Successfully Completes Testing

The hydrogen train successfully completed trials in India, marking a key milestone in the nation’s sustainable transport strategy and commitment to clean energy solutions.