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Ministry of Railways
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Four rail projects and Bihar highway secure Rs 13,041cr Cabinet approval
The Union Cabinet has approved four railway multitracking projects and an 82.6-km Bihar highway with combined investment of about ₹13,041 crore, targeting congested freight corridors and faster road connectivity.
August 22, 2026
IRCTC catering drove 88% of Q1 revenue growth, but profit barely moved
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited grew Q1 FY27 revenue 18%, but profit stayed near ₹330 crore as catering became a much larger part of the mix and internet-ticketing margins weakened. Rising UPI usage now adds another monetisation challenge to its dominant railway platform.
August 19, 2026
Can a Rs 135cr flyover solve Rourkela’s freight bottleneck before steel traffic surges?
The 4.59 km Bondamunda rail flyover is designed to remove a critical operating conflict between freight and passenger trains while supporting higher steel and mineral traffic across Odisha’s industrial belt.
July 3, 2026
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train hits third Maharashtra tunnel breakthrough as high-speed rail buildout accelerates
India’s bullet train dream is moving through rock, not rhetoric. The third Maharashtra tunnel breakthrough gives the corridor fresh momentum.
June 4, 2026
India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train to debut on Guwahati–Howrah route following ministerial inspection
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train in Delhi ahead of launch on Guwahati–Howrah route. See what’s new onboard.
January 4, 2026
NSE: IRFC executes Rs 9,821cr refinancing of World Bank loan for DFCCIL’s Eastern Freight Corridor
IRFC refinances DFCCIL’s ₹9,821 crore World Bank loan with rupee debt—find out how this landmark move reshapes infrastructure financing in India.
December 27, 2025
Cabinet clears Rs 24,634cr railway projects — Can India’s biggest rail expansion yet ease freight congestion?
Discover how four new railway projects worth ₹24,634 crore will reshape India’s connectivity, industry logistics, and regional growth momentum.
October 7, 2025
India’s Rs 12,328cr railway push aims to turn five states into freight growth engines
India’s ₹12,328 crore rail plan spans five states, adding 565 km to cut logistics costs, reduce oil imports, and boost freight-led regional trade.
August 29, 2025
IRFC reports record quarterly revenue of Rs 6,900.2cr for Q2 FY 2024-25
Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC), a prominent public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, marked a…
November 4, 2024
Jupiter Wagons secures monumental contract for railway modernization
Jupiter Wagons, a leading provider in the comprehensive mobility solutions sector, has announced a significant milestone in its…
March 11, 2024