Ministry of Railways press releases — pibtracker
Every PIB press release from Ministry of Railways, indexed and editorially noted.
May 2026 · 16 releases
- PRID 2257490Indian Railways Approves ₹895.30 Crore Projects for Power System Upgradation and Bridge Infrastructure
- PRID 2258124Cabinet approves three multitracking projects covering 19 Districts across the states of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 901 Kms
- PRID 2258800Shifting of Trains to the Upgraded Passenger Reservation System to Begin in August
- PRID 2259477PM to Dedicate Railway Infrastructure Projects Worth Around ₹1,535 Crore in Telangana on 10th May, Strengthening Rail Connectivity, Reducing Congestion and Improving Passenger Mobility
- PRID 2259967Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off Dohrighat- Mau- Aunrihar Passenger Train
- PRID 2260293Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express Services Serve Around 45,000 Passengers in First 10 Days of its Run
- PRID 2260626Cabinet approves one new project covering Ahmedabad District in the state of Gujarat, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 134 Kms
- PRID 2261139With Reforms, Railways Carries 170 Per Cent More Cement in Last Four Months; Eyes Fly Ash Market Now
- PRID 2261502Equipped with World Class Facilities, 15 Redeveloped Stations in Rajasthan like Jaisalmer, Bundi, Barmer, Mandalgarh & Somesar etc. are Serving Passengers with Latest Amenities
- PRID 2261980Union Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Flags Off Bengaluru–Mumbai Express Train Strengthening Rail Connectivity Between Karnataka and Maharashtra
- PRID 2262619Indian Railways Approves ₹993 Crore Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project to Boost Chennai Suburban Rail Network
- PRID 2262633Indian Railways Approves 54 Km Kiul-Jhajha 3rd Line Project at ₹962 Crore to Boost Capacity on High-Density Howrah-Delhi Route
- PRID 2262634Indian Railways Approves Critical Slope Stabilisation, Tunnel Rehabilitation and Bridge Protection Works on Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Section Worth ₹238 Crore
- PRID 2263654Railways Urges Passengers to Stay Alert & Vigilant While Travelling
- PRID 2265781Greener & More Energy Efficient; First Indigenous Hydrogen Train All Set to Start
- PRID 2266232Kazipet Rail Manufacturing Unit is on the Verge of Completion and Will Begin Manufacturing Intercity Trains: Railway Minister, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
April 2026 · 27 releases
- PRID 2247768Railways Sets New Record in Passenger Traffic as well as Cargo Transport in 2025–26
- PRID 2248001Record Budgetary Allocation & Strong Modernisation Push Are Enhancing Passenger Experience & More Occupancy
- PRID 2248576To Give Passengers a Better Experience Amid Rising Demand, Indian Railways Strengthens Services in Mumbai; Pursues Pending Land Acquisition for Bengaluru Local with State
- PRID 2248582Indian Railways Allocated Over ₹34,000 Crore In Last Three Years for Passenger Amenities Including Crowd Management
- PRID 2248814Providing Comfortable Ride & Better Travel Experience to Poor and Middle Class is Railways’ Top Priority: Union Minister Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw
- PRID 2248938Indian Railways Approves ₹398.36 Crore Optical Fibre Cable Backbone Project for Ahmedabad and Ratlam Divisions
- PRID 2248962Besides Record Freight, Enhanced Passenger Services and Rapid Infrastructure Expansion, Self Reliance Fuels Landmark Growth in FY 2025–26
- PRID 2249421Indian Railways Approves ₹1,364.45 Crore for Kavach Deployment and Signalling Modernisation Across Multiple Zones
- PRID 2249823Innovative Passenger-centric Safety, Communication and Information Solutions Using AI and Other Automations Enhance Better Travel Experience to Rail Passengers
- PRID 2250536Indian Railways to Introduce Modern Composite Sleepers
- PRID 2250963Thanks to Rising Popularity, Vande Bharat Trains Driving Demand for New Era of Fast, Comfortable & Modern Rail Travel Across the Country
- PRID 2251264Connecting the Last Mile, Serving the Poorest and Unserved, We Indian Railways, are taking Big Investment Strides, Uniting Our Diverse Nation
- PRID 2253064Ahmedabad based Kankaria Becomes India’s First Water Neutral Coaching Depot; Does the Wonder by Using Plants to Purify Water
- PRID 2253072Stronger Tracks, Better Maintenance and Advanced Monitoring Systems Making Railway Journeys Safer and Earning Passenger Trust Across the Nation
- PRID 2253250Cabinet approves two multitracking projects covering 15 Districts across the states of Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 601 Kms
- PRID 2253564Sustained Earning From Scrap and Improved Non-Fare Revenue Help Railways Improve Station Experience Without Increasing Passenger Fares
- PRID 2253583₹90,000 Crore Rail Infra Projects under Execution as Odisha Witnesses Unprecedented Expansion in Network Capacity and Execution Speed: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
- PRID 2253587Railways Ensures Smooth Travel Amid Summer Vacation Rush with Special Trains and Effective Crowd Management at Udhna Station in Gujarat
- PRID 2253748Indian Railways to Operate 18,262 Summer Special Train Trips Nationwide Over Three Months; 11,294 Trips Already Notified to Ensure Wider Connectivity and Timely Relief During Peak Travel Season
- PRID 2253908Persons with Disability Carrying Valid UDID Cards Can Travel in Unreserved Divyangjan Coaches in Mail/Express Trains
- PRID 2254620Driving Sustainability, Indian Railways Plants 81 Lakh 59 Thousand Trees in 2025-26 Across Zones
- PRID 2254964Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Reviews Running of Additional Trains during Summer Season
- PRID 2255956Good News for UP, MP and Maharashtra; Affordable and Comfortable Travel Set to Expand with One Daily and One Weekly New Train
- PRID 2256054Mumbai- Ahmedabad Vande Bharat to Run with 20 Coaches Permanently From Tomorrow
- PRID 2256199Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Announces Gazette Notification for South Coastal Railway and Major Expansion in Andhra Pradesh
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March 2026 · 55 releases
- PRID 2234689Indian Railways Sends Millions Home for Holi; 14 Lakh Passengers Travelled in Last Five Days through Northern Railways; 3.36 Lakh Departures From Delhi on March 1
- PRID 2235120Integrated Industry Capacity, Skills, and Technology Adoption Key to Railway Infrastructure Expansion: Ashwini Vaishnaw
- PRID 2235124Indian Railways Continues Comprehensive Festive Arrangements to Facilitate Comfortable, Timely and Hassle-Free Travel During Holi Rush
- PRID 2235560New Milestone in Food Grain Supply Chain in Mizoram: 25,900 Quintals of Rice Reach Sairang from Punjab by Rail Improving Food Supply
- PRID 2235984Strong Growth in Steel, Iron Ore and Fertilizer Traffic Helps Railways Earn Freight Revenue of ₹14,571 Crore in February
- PRID 2237441Indian Railways Approves Over ₹765 Crore for Traction Upgrades and Digital Communication Overhaul Across Key Corridors
- PRID 2237564Cabinet approves two multitracking projects covering 5 Districts of West Bengal and Jharkhand, increasing the existing network of Indian Railways by about 192 Kms
- PRID 2237800Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Flag Off Two Amrit Bharat Trains, Two Express Trains and a Passenger Train from Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu
- PRID 2237841Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya Joins Hands with Capacity Building Commission for Collaborative Capacity-Building Efforts
- PRID 2238376Indian Railways Renews 54,600 km of Tracks During 2014–26 to Ensure Safe Train Operations
- PRID 2238425Kavach 4.0 Successfully Commissioned on 1,452 Route Km Covering High-Density Delhi–Mumbai and Delhi–Howrah Routes
- PRID 2238430Railways Does not Consider Fares as a Trade Secret; Any Changes in Passenger Fare Rationalisation, Revisions, etc. Undertaken From Time to Time are Widely Published: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
- PRID 2238446Railways Pushes Ahead on ₹836 Crore Kalyan–Murbad New Rail Line; Land Acquisition in Advanced Stages: Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw
- PRID 2238462Common Man's Train: Amrit Bharat Express, Offering Faster, Safer & Jerk free Long Distance Travel, Records Over 100% Sleeper Class Occupancy Since Inception
- PRID 2238570Kerala’s Railway Budget Crosses ₹3,795 Crore in 2026–27, Over 10 Times the ₹372 Crore Annual Outlay During 2009–14
- PRID 2238772Indian Railways Deploys Advance AI & Machine Learning Devices to Enhance Safety and its Operational Efficiency by Adopting Smart Monitoring
- PRID 2238920With First-Mile Pick up, Last-Mile Delivery & In between Packaging, Indian Railways Strengthens its Parcel Freight Logistics through Mid-Mile Transportation
- PRID 2238954Amrit Bharat Station Scheme Making Rapid Progress Nationwide; 8 More Stations Redeveloped in a Month, Total Now 180
- PRID 2239095Indian Railways Ensures High Operational Reliability by Running 25,000 Trains Safely Every Day and Moving Millions
- PRID 2239111Indian Railways Driving a New Era of Connectivity and Growth in Assam and the Northeast through Major Infrastructure Expansion to Improve Connectivity, Efficiency and Passenger Services
- PRID 2239596Indian Railways Marks a New Phase of Connectivity and Passenger Convenience as Infrastructure and Passenger Services in West Bengal Receive Major Boost
- PRID 2239700Over 90% Punctuality in 24 Divisions of Indian Railways in this Fiscal So Far; 19 Divisions Record 80–90% Punctuality
- PRID 2239704Indian Railways Recently Completes Key Infrastructure Projects Spanning Over 1,900 km to Strengthen Rail Connectivity Across the Nation
- PRID 2239725New Railway Track Commissioning in Odisha Registers Over 3.5 Times Increase; 2,150 km Commissioned During 2014–25 as Against 267 km in 2009–14
- PRID 2239792Ministry of Railways Celebrates International Women’s Day at Rail Bhawan
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