20-location signalling upgrade on Eastern Railway to enhance rail safety, improve punctuality and support future-ready train operationsKey HighlightsIndian Railways has sanctioned a ₹274 crore project to modernise signalling infrastructure in the Malda Division of Eastern Railway.Electronic Interlocking (EI) will replace relay-based signalling systems at 20
Freight loading crosses 142 million tonnes while Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat expansion drives stronger passenger mobility across IndiaKey HighlightsIndian Railways transported 142.21 million tonnes of freight in June 2026, registering 4% year-on-year growth.Freight revenue increased by 3%, generating an additional ₹430 crore over June
Electronic Interlocking to Strengthen Safety, Reliability and Signalling Efficiency at 13 Stations on the Durg-Taroki Section of Raipur DivisionPosted On: 01 JUL 2026 4:29PM by PIB DelhiIn a major step towards modernising signalling infrastructure and enhancing operational safety, Indian Railways has approved the provision of
44.4 km capacity expansion to improve passenger services, boost freight movement and support tourism and regional economic growthKey HighlightsIndian Railways has approved a ₹499 crore doubling project for the 44.40 km Mansi–Saharsa rail section in Bihar.The project will increase line capacity on the busy Mansi–Saraigarh
Modern signalling project across Asansol Division to enhance railway safety, improve operational efficiency and support future-ready rail infrastructureKey HighlightsIndian Railways has sanctioned a ₹432 crore project to modernise signalling infrastructure in the Asansol Division of Eastern Railway.Electronic Interlocking (EI) will replace relay-based interlocking systems at
1,696 km fibre optic upgrade to strengthen railway communications, improve operational efficiency and support smarter rail infrastructureKey HighlightsIndian Railways has approved a ₹200 crore project to deploy 48-Fibre Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) across the South Eastern Railway.The project will cover 1,696.2 route kilometres (RKm) across
New report outlines reforms to improve ease of doing business, attract investments and accelerate sustainable tourism growth under Viksit Bharat 2047Key HighlightsMinistry of Tourism and NITI Aayog have jointly launched the report "Unlocking Growth in Tourism and Hospitality Sector."The report presents a roadmap to simplify
MoU to leverage AI, digital marketing and traveller insights to enhance destination promotion and strengthen Incredible India campaignKey HighlightsMinistry of Tourism has signed an MoU with Google India to accelerate the digital promotion of Indian tourism.The partnership will focus on artificial intelligence (AI), digital technologies,