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Indian Railways, India's national train network, is operated by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. It spans a sizable portion of the nation and is one of the biggest railway networks in the entire world. Between Mumbai and Thane, the first railway in India was constructed in 1853. As the network grew over time, Indian Railways was nationalised and placed under a single management in 1951. Today, it is divided into multiple zones with a vast network of tracks. It plays a crucial role in the country’s economy by facilitating the movement of goods and

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‘Historic day for Railways’, PM Modi ahead of 2,000 projects launch, Gurugram station renovation today | Top 10 updates

PM Modi announces inauguration of 2000 railway projects worth Rs. 41,000 crores, including redevelopment of 553 stations and inauguration of overbridges and underpasses.

2 min read26 Feb 2024
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Hotels, tour operators, and more: 4 Key sectors to benefit from Ram Mandir inauguration

The eagerly awaited inauguration of the Ram Mandir took place in Ayodhya on Jan 22. With over $10 billion in investments made, the city is expected to attract around 5-10 cr footfall every year. This influx of pilgrims is poised to create lucrative opportunities for many sectors. Let's take a look:

4 min read23 Jan 2024
Markets

Rail stocks RVNL, IRFC, IRCON jump up to 15% to new highs; soar up to 75% just in Jan ahead of Budget

Shares of railway-related companies continued their upward trend, jumping up to 15 percent to their respective new highs on Saturday amid expectation of higher allocation for Indian Railways in the upcoming Budget 2024. Just in the current month, the railway stocks have surged up to 75 percent.

3 min read20 Jan 2024
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22 trains to Delhi running late as dense fog shrouds city: Check list here

Train Delay: Among the worst-hit trains were Amritsar-Nanded Express (12716) and the Jammutawi-Ajmer Pooja Express (12414), both struggling with a debilitating 6-hour delay. The Kaifiyat Express (12225) from Azamgarh and the Puri-New Delhi Purushottam Express (12801) also faced significant setbacks.

2 min read14 Jan 2024
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Ayodhya Ram Mandir January 22 event: Indian Railways updates trains' schedule for Lord Ram devotees | Full list here

Indian Railways adjusts train schedules to accommodate the increasing demand of Lord Ram devotees visiting Ayodhya after the temple consecration ceremony on January 22.

1 min read13 Jan 2024
Education

Indian Railways to recruit for 1646 Apprentice posts, registration begins from tomorrow. Details here

Selection will be based on merit list prepared in respect of all the candidates who apply against the notification. The merit list will be prepared for the purpose based on the percentage of marks in matriculation

2 min read9 Jan 2024
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First-ever Amrit Bharat Express inauguration in Ayodhya. 5 things we know about the ‘jerk-free’ trains | Watch video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first two Amrit Bharat Express trains from Ayodhya, equipped with jerk-free technology.

1 min read30 Dec 2023
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Planning ₹1 lakh crore investment in new trains, says Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnav

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that this is part of a larger upgrade that seeks to increase the number of trips and the availability of trains for goods and services.

2 min read15 Dec 2023
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Vande Bharat Express trains now operational on 34 routes in India: See full list

Vande Bharat Express trains offer a myriad of superior amenities which will provide passengers with world class comfortable travelling experience & advanced state-of-the-art safety features including KAVACH technology

2 min read14 Dec 2023
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Over 10 trains diverted as 7 wagons of goods train derails in Maharashtra | Check list here

Maharashtra: The derailment took place at 6.31 pm, leaving mail express traffic on the Kasara-Igatpuri section on the Down line and middle line affected. Check here the list of the trains which were diverted on Sunday follwing the incident.

2 min read10 Dec 2023
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