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Construction site of the Jintang undersea tunnel cutter replacement operation

19.08.2026

How China’s “Deep-Sea Space Station” Cracked an Undersea Rail Problem

Express Service locomotive plant in Ruse with locomotives outside the production workshops

18.08.2026

Modernized Series 55 Locomotive on Show at Bulgarian Plant

CN hybrid-electric yard locomotive under testing

18.08.2026

CN’s Hybrid Locomotive Pilot Triples in Size

Indian Railways are testing drones equipped with high-pressure nozzles at Kamakhya Junction station to clean train carriages and buildings, including roofs, depots, and facades, improving safety and operational efficiency.

17.06.2025

Drones for Cleaning Trains and Buildings Deployed by Indian Railways

Indian Railways are testing drones equipped with high-pressure nozzles at Kamakhya Junction station to clean train carriages and buildings, including roofs, depots, and facades, improving safety and operational efficiency.
India’s RITES is renewing its engagement with Tanzania, focusing on long-term partnerships and railway infrastructure investments across the region’s most transformative transportation projects

17.06.2025

India’s RITES Reignites Infrastructure Ambitions in Tanzania

India’s RITES is renewing its engagement with Tanzania, focusing on long-term partnerships and railway infrastructure investments across the region’s most transformative transportation projects.
Titagarh Rail Systems and Bharat Heavy Electricals inaugurated a new production line for the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at the Uttarpara plant to revolutionize India’s long-distance railway services.

16.06.2025

New Aadhaar Rule for Tatkal Ticket Booking Starts July 1

Beginning July 1, 2025, Indian Railways will require all passengers to authenticate their identity through Aadhaar before booking a Tatkal ticket on the IRCTC website or mobile app.
Indian Railways has partnered with BHASHINI to introduce multilingual AI technology, improving public access to essential services in 22 Indian languages across its major digital platforms

11.06.2025

Indian Railways to Deploy Multilingual AI for Digital Inclusion

Indian Railways has partnered with BHASHINI to introduce multilingual AI technology, improving public access to essential services in 22 Indian languages across its major digital platforms.
Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) has strategically ventured into forged wheel manufacturing through a joint venture with Ramkrishna Forgings, addressing India’s ongoing wheelset supply crisis that hampers rail production.

10.06.2025

Titagarh Rail Systems Enters Forged Wheel Production JV

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) has strategically ventured into forged wheel manufacturing through a joint venture with Ramkrishna Forgings, addressing India’s ongoing wheelset supply crisis that hampers rail production.
Bengaluru has unveiled a 271-kilometre circular railway project requiring 2,500 acres of land to reduce congestion and improve transport across the metropolitan region

09.06.2025

Bengaluru Launches 271-Kilometre Rail Network to Ease Traffic

Bengaluru has announced a circular railway project, spreading over 271 km and requiring 2,500 acres of land, which could help decongest traffic and provide better connectivity across the city.
Mumbai Train Services will be suspended for three nights between Mira Road and Bhayander as part of Metro Line 9 construction, causing schedule changes and short-term commuter disruptions across the Western Railway network

08.06.2025

Mumbai Train Services Suspended Three Nights for Metro Work

Mumbai Train Services will be suspended for three nights between Mira Road and Bhayander as part of Metro Line 9 construction, causing schedule changes and short-term commuter disruptions across the Western Railway network.
The Bengaluru Circular Rail Project will cost around $9.7 billion and cover 287km, linking key towns and easing traffic in central Bengaluru

08.06.2025

Bengaluru Circular Rail Project to Reshape Urban Mobility

The Bengaluru Circular Rail Project will cost around $9. 7 billion and cover 287km, linking key towns and easing traffic in central Bengaluru.
India has launched the world’s tallest rail bridge in the Himalayas, connecting Kashmir to its national network and reinforcing its strategic and economic influence across the volatile region.

06.06.2025

India Opens World’s Tallest Rail Bridge in Strategic Kashmir Move

India has launched the world’s tallest rail bridge in the Himalayas, connecting Kashmir to its national network and reinforcing its strategic and economic influence across the volatile region.
Chennai Metro has placed a $145 million order with Alstom for 96 driverless metro cars to support the Phase II expansion of the city’s growing urban rail network.

05.06.2025

Chennai Metro Expands Driverless Fleet with Alstom Trains

Chennai Metro has placed a $145 million order with Alstom for 96 driverless metro cars to support the Phase II expansion of the city’s growing urban rail network.
Indian Railways will introduce e-Aadhaar verification for Tatkal tickets, aiming to stop fraud and help real passengers secure seats faster during peak booking hours.

05.06.2025

Indian Railways Enforces e-Aadhaar Verification for Tatkal Tickets

Indian Railways will introduce e-Aadhaar verification for Tatkal tickets, aiming to stop fraud and help real passengers secure seats faster during peak booking hours.
Indore has officially launched its first metro line, operated by modern three-car Movia trains from Alstom. The Yellow Line section spans 6.3 km and includes five stations.

05.06.2025

Indore Launches First Metro Line with Alstom Trains

Indore has officially launched its first metro line, operated by modern three-car Movia trains from Alstom. The Yellow Line section spans 6.