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Indian Railways is the largest rail network in Asia and the world's second largest under one management with an operating route length of more than 65,000 km.

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PM Modi to inaugurate northeast’s first Vande Bharat train in April: Sources

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to flag-off the first Vande Bharat Express of the northeast, connecting Guwahati and New...

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‘Indian Railways aiming for hydrogen-powered trains launch by this year-end’

Indian Railways is planning to roll out hydrogen-powered trains on its narrow gauge heritage routes by December, turning them “completely...

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IRCTC rolls out special Jagannath yatra package: Railways Minister

IRCTC has announced yet another tour package for travellers. IRCTC has proposed to run a ‘Sri Jagannath Yatra’ Rail tour package by...

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Railways to hit tracks with first Vande Bharat type freight trains

Indian Railways is planning to introduce super-fast parcel services with Vande Bharat type freight trains. The objective of capturing...

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World's highest single-arch rail bridge over Chenab completed

The world’s highest rail bridge over the Chenab river in the Kouri area of Reasi district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and...

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Bullet train project gets training boost

India News: The National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) has given nod to design, manufacturing, supply and training boost for the...

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Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project gets clearance

The Maharashtra government granted all permissions required for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, considered a pet project of Prime...

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Indian Cabinet approves new rail link connecting Gujarat, Rajasthan

The CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the new Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road rail line connecting Gujarat, Rajasthan...

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New Japanese-style ‘pod’ rooms at Mumbai railway station

Indian Railways rolled out Japenese-style 'pod concept' hotel at Mumbai’s CSMT station for long-distance passengers. This is the second...

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IRCTC's online bus booking service clocks INR 5 crore revenue

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) online bus booking services has logged gross revenue of around INR 5 crore...

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Railway Protection Force recover drugs worth over INR 7 crore; 165 arrested

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) recovered various narcotic products, including designer drugs, worth over INR 7.40 crore last month and...

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Everything NRIs need to know to book train tickets online in India

Now, NRIs can purchase train tickets in India from USA or around the world by registering themselves on the IRCTC. All that a user needs is...

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