New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) Modernisation of railway tracks in the country is powering a faster and more dependable network and track renewal, advanced testing and mechanised maintenance have improved ride quality and ensured higher speeds, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) on Thursday.These changes are reducing delays, supporting smoother journeys and helping Indian Railways meet growing passenger and freight demand across the country.The PMO referred to an a…
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Guwahati, April 20 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved significant milestones in track modernisation, maintenance, and safety during the financial year 2025-26, setting several new records in its history, officials announced on Monday. These accomplishments reflect NFR’s continued commitment to enhancing operational efficiency, passenger safety, and infrastructure reliability, NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said.He said that a major te…
New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Indian Railways renewed 54,600 km of tracks during 2014–2026 to ensure safe train operations, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Over 80 per cent of the rail network is now capable of sectional speeds of 110 kmph or more — up from 40 per cent in 2014.Tracks clocking 130 kmph and above saw a 3.5-fold jump — from 6.3 per cent to 22.4 per cent during the same period.“Upgradation and renewal of tracks is a continuous and ongoing process. The track…
Guwahati, Jan 31 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has made notable strides in railway infrastructure development and safety enhancement during FY 2025–26 so far, reaffirming its commitment to delivering safe, reliable and passenger-friendly rail services across the region, officials said on Saturday. The NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that the focused initiatives were undertaken by the Engineering Department of the zone during this period …
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) The length of tracks permitting speeds of 110 kmph and above on the Indian Railways network has more than doubled from 31,445 kilometres in 2014 to 84,244 kilometres in the last 11 years. In percentage terms, the high-speed tracks have jumped from 40 per cent of the total network to 80 per cent at present, enabling faster and more efficient train operations, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Railways on Sunday.Indian Railways has recorded signi…