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SCoR to install Kavach 4.0 on 1,618 km of high density network routes

July 31, 2026 | News & Developments, S & T

South Coast Railway (SCoR) has planned to install Kavach 4.0 on 1,618 km of High Density Network (HDN) routes which includes Balharshah-Kazipet-Viajayawada……

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IR approves Upgradation of Electric Traction System of Wadi-Raichur Double Rail Line Section Project in Karnataka

July 31, 2026 | Announced/Approved, Electrification, Project Updates

Indian Railways (IR) approved the Upgradation of Electric Traction System of Wadi-Raichur Double Rail Line Section Project on July 30, 2026……

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RDSO starts trial run of India’s first Vande Bharat freight train in Kota division

July 30, 2026 | News & Developments, Rolling Stock

Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) has started trial run of India’s first Vande Bharat freight train in Kota division of West Central Railway (WCR)…..

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IR launches container freight train from Kolkata Port to Nepal

July 28, 2026 | News & Developments, Rolling Stock

Indian Railways (IR) has launched its first direct commercial container freight train…..

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Development of Kavach 5.0 underway for suburban rail network in Mumbai

July 27, 2026 | News & Developments, S & T

Indian Railways (IR) is working towards development of Kavach 5.0 for suburban rail network across Mumbai….

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MoR sanction funds for Khunia More (Chalsa)-Jaldhaka New Railway Line Project in West Bengal

July 22, 2026 | Announced/Approved, Finance, Project Updates

The Ministry of Railways (MoR) has sanctioned funds worth Rs 2.72 billion for construction of the Khunia More (Chalsa)-Jaldhaka New……

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Kazipet Manufacturing facility likely to be completed by December 2026

July 20, 2026 | News & Developments, Rolling Stock

The construction work on the Kazipet Manufacturing facility is likely to be completed by December 2026. ……

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Centre launches hydrogen train in Haryana

July 17, 2026 | News & Developments, Rolling Stock

The Union Government has launched India’s first hydrogen train, having 1,200 kilowatts (kW) hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system……

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Centre inaugurates 75 redeveloped stations under ABSS

July 17, 2026 | Mega Programmes, News & Developments, Others, Station Redevelopment

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IR announces six more reforms for enhanced freight transportation

July 15, 2026 | News & Developments, Policy

Indian Railways (IR) has announced six more reforms for enhanced freight transportation. These reforms are part of IR’s target of implementing 52 reforms in 52 weeks for better rail operations……

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Kernex wins contract for commissioning of onboard KAVACH loco equipment

July 15, 2026 | Awarded, Civil, Project Updates, S & T

Kernex Microsystems (India) Limited won a contract worth Rs 1,005.30 million from Integral Coach Factory (ICF)….

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IR approves creation of additional homing facilities for locomotives in Chhattisgarh

July 13, 2026 | Announced/Approved, Project Updates, Rolling Stock

Indian Railway (IR) has approved creation of additional homing facilities for 250 three-phase electric locomotives…..

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IR approves Kavach 4.0 on Delhi-Rewari, Shakurbasti-Bathinda Rail Sections including feeder branch lines in Delhi, Haryana and Punjab

July 13, 2026 | Announced/Approved, Project Updates, S & T

Indian Railways (IR) approved the installation of Kavach 4.0 on the Delhi-Rewari Rail Section…..

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SWR conducts field trials of standard Kavach on Tumakuru-Arsikere section under Bengaluru division

July 10, 2026 | News & Developments, S & T

South Western Railway (SWR) has conducted field trial of standard Kavach on 98 route km (rkm) of Tumakuru-Arsikere section……

IR launches MEMU train between Agartala and Karimganj in Tripura and Assam

July 9, 2026 | News & Developments, Rolling Stock

Indian Railways (IR) has launched mainline electric multiple unit (MEMU) train between Agartala in Tripura and Karimganj in Assam…..

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CR commissions standard Kavach on two sections

July 9, 2026 | News & Developments, S & T

Central Railway (CR) has installed standard Kavach on two sections…..

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IR registers Capex utilisation of Rs 971.6 billion during FY 2026-27 (till June 2026)

July 8, 2026 | Finance, News & Developments

Indian Railways (IR) has registered capital expenditure (capex) of over Rs 971.6 billion…..

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IR to launch India’s first hydrogen train in Haryana on July 17, 2026

July 8, 2026 | News & Developments, Rolling Stock

Indian Railways (IR) is expected to launch India’s first hydrogen train in Haryana on July 17, 2026……

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IR plans to launch Vande Bharat Sleeper train on Bengaluru-Vijayapura route in Karnataka

July 7, 2026 | News & Developments, Rolling Stock

Indian Railway (IR) is planning to launch a Vande Bharat Sleeper train on Bengaluru-Vijayapura route in Karnataka by November 2026…..

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DFCCIL signs MoU for MVIS Plus for safer freight train operations

July 3, 2026 | News & Developments, Policy

Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Indian Institute…..

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Category: News & Developments

SCoR to install Kavach 4.0 on 1,618 km of high density network routes

IR approves Upgradation of Electric Traction System of Wadi-Raichur Double Rail Line Section Project in Karnataka

RDSO starts trial run of India’s first Vande Bharat freight train in Kota division

IR launches container freight train from Kolkata Port to Nepal

Development of Kavach 5.0 underway for suburban rail network in Mumbai

MoR sanction funds for Khunia More (Chalsa)-Jaldhaka New Railway Line Project in West Bengal

Kazipet Manufacturing facility likely to be completed by December 2026

Centre launches hydrogen train in Haryana

Centre inaugurates 75 redeveloped stations under ABSS

IR announces six more reforms for enhanced freight transportation

Kernex wins contract for commissioning of onboard KAVACH loco equipment

IR approves creation of additional homing facilities for locomotives in Chhattisgarh

IR approves Kavach 4.0 on Delhi-Rewari, Shakurbasti-Bathinda Rail Sections including feeder branch lines in Delhi, Haryana and Punjab

SWR conducts field trials of standard Kavach on Tumakuru-Arsikere section under Bengaluru division

IR launches MEMU train between Agartala and Karimganj in Tripura and Assam

CR commissions standard Kavach on two sections

IR registers Capex utilisation of Rs 971.6 billion during FY 2026-27 (till June 2026)

IR to launch India’s first hydrogen train in Haryana on July 17, 2026

IR plans to launch Vande Bharat Sleeper train on Bengaluru-Vijayapura route in Karnataka

DFCCIL signs MoU for MVIS Plus for safer freight train operations

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