Latest Indian Railways News

Indian Railways Nears Full Electrification Amid Disruption to Gulf Oil Routes

Indian Railways is approaching full electrification of its main network, a development set to reduce its exposure to volatile oil markets.

Indian Railways Plans Record Investment in High-Speed Rail

Indian Railways will receive a record capital expenditure of 2,93,030 crore INR in the Union Budget 2026–27.

Vande Bharat Express Expands Role in India’s Inter-City Rail Network

Indian Railways continues to expand the Vande Bharat Express network as part of its wider effort to modernise inter-city rail travel.

India: BEML Secures ₹157 Crore Contract for Switch Rail Grinding Machines

BEML Limited has been contracted to manufacture 15 sets of Switch Rail Grinding Machines for Indian Railways.

Alstom Celebrates 10 Years of Indian Freight Operations

Alstom has celebrated 10 years of Madhepura Electric Locomotive Private Limited, its public-private partnership with Indian Railways.

Foundation of EAO India Private Limited – A New Member of the EAO Group

EAO Group establishes EAO India Private Limited to strengthen its presence in the Indian railway and machinery sectors.

India's Digital Transformation Strategy for Rail Presented at WDF

At Wayside Digitalisation Forum (WDF), Dr Shobhan Chowdhury outlined India’s rapid push for digital transformation in its railway sector.

India: First 9000 HP Electric Freight Locomotive Launched at Dahod

India's Prime Minister has inaugurated the first new D9 series electric locomotives at the Indian Railways facility in Dahod.

Alstom Delivers 500th Electric Locomotive to Indian Railways

In partnership with Indian Railways, Alstom has delivered the 500th electric locomotive from its manufacturing site in Madhepura, Bihar.

Siemens Mobility Awarded €3bn Indian Railways Locomotive Order

Siemens Mobility will supply Indian Railways with 1,200 locomotives, marking the single largest locomotive order in its history.

Ballard to Power First Hydrogen Trains in India

Ballard Power Systems’ fuel cells will power India’s first hydrogen trains thanks to a fuel cell module order from Medha Servo Drives.

Alstom Delivers 100th Electric Locomotive to Indian Railways

Alstom has delivered its 100th electric locomotive to Indian Railways under a 2015 contract for a total of 800 12,000 HP units.

Alstom Completes First All-Electric Locomotive at Indian Facility

Alstom announced the completion of its first all-electric locomotive from its state-of-the-art locomotive facility at Madhepura in the State…

The 2nd Annual Future Rail India Summit 2017

The 2nd Annual Future Rail India Summit will provide the solution providers, policy makers and decision makers an opportunity to come togeth…

PROSE Provides Procurement Support for Indian Railways

PROSE won its first project in India. RITES, a large Indian consulting group, commissioned PROSE with the consultancy on the drafting of pro…

Indian Railways to Utilise PPP Finance to Modernise Stations

Indian Railways has announced a programme to utilise PPP finance to modernise stations fitting into the A-1 and A categories on an “as is wh…

Train Driver Simulator for Mumbai