The railway sector is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by robust policy reforms and improved connectivity. The Ministry of Railways (MoR) is focusing on advancing both the passenger and freight segments by increasing freight loading, […]
Before 2014, Indian Railways (IR) faced years of underinvestment, averaging only around Rs 250 billion annually. Recognising this, the union government significantly increased capital expenditure between 2014 and 2025, raising the railway budget to approximately […]
Indian Railways (IR) has made notable progress over the past year, driven by its sustained focus on infrastructure expansion, electrification, safety enhancement, and passenger-centric services. Over 3,400 km of new tracks have been operationalised, more […]
As India moves towards enhancing its infrastructure and driving economic growth, Indian Railways (IR) is on the brink of a significant transformation, powered by sustained high capex over the past few years, technological innovation and […]
Rolling stock is the cornerstone of progress for any railway network. With a staggering allocation of Rs 455 billion under Union Budget 2025-26, it is set to enhance the efficiency of Indian Railways (IR) network. […]
Freight movement in India is dynamic as it leverages diverse transportation modes such as roadways, railways, waterways and airways to meet the country’s growing logistics supply chain demands. Roadways dominate the freight movement with a […]
With the aim of making the railways the most preferred means of travel, Indian Railways (IR) has firmed up plans to deploy new-generation trains and upgrade safety infrastructure. Equal emphasis has been laid on enhancing […]
Over the past few years, Indian Railways (IR) has made significant strides in rail safety, modernisation and technological innovation. With strong budgetary support, IR aims to achieve its objective of higher speed, better passenger amenities […]
The dedicated freight corridors (DFCs) are playing a vital role in transforming the rail logistics landscape of the country. These corridors are expected to enable Indian Railways (IR) to regain its market share in freight […]
The robust development of rail freight infrastructure plays a crucial role in logistics movement and supply chains in India. The modal split of freight transportation varies based on geography, nature of commodities, legal and regulatory […]
Growth in passenger and freight traffic Rail passenger traffic in India has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 per cent from 2002 to 2023. In 2020-21, it declined by 84 per cent owing to the […]
The dedicated freight corridor (DFC) project is seen as a veritable game changer for rail freight movement in India. These corridors will play a pivotal role in increasing the modal share of rail in the […]
With the goal of becoming future-ready, the railway sector has witnessed incremental growth in the past few years. The introduction of new trains has also led to an increase in passenger numbers. The sector is […]
India has the fourth largest railway network in the world after the US, China and Russia. While 2021-22 was primarily a year of recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, 2022-23 has, till now, seen steady growth. […]
The railway sector has witnessed remarkable progress over the past one year. With record freight loading, electrification and locomotive production, and the integration of technology for ensuring safety, the national transporter has had various achievements. […]
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