Kavach 4.0 commissioned across 2,633 route km; ₹3,875 crore spent on railway safety works while 514 infrastructure projects worth ₹8.31 lakh crore are underwayKey HighlightsIndian Railways has utilised ₹1,14,973 crore, around 39% of its ₹2.93 lakh crore budget allocation for 2026-27, till July 2026.Kavach 4.0

Minimum two fire extinguishers in every coach, emergency communication systems, trained first responders and 177 Accident Relief Trains form part of the railway safety networkKey HighlightsMinimum two fire extinguishers provided in every railway coachWater-mist fire extinguishers being introduced in pantry and power carsFire and smoke

Iron ore loading jumps 22.2%, while fertiliser, food grain and coal movement also grow; passenger traffic reaches 63.35 croreKey HighlightsIndian Railways loaded 141.3 million tonnes of freight in July 2026Freight loading grew 9% year-on-year from 129.7 million tonnesIron ore loading increased 22.2%Fertiliser loading rose 12%Coal

Recommendations made in public interest following review of service records, vigilance inputs, integrity records and disciplinary historyKey HighlightsFive Group ‘A’ railway officers recommended for premature retirementAction recommended under Rule 1802(a) of the Indian Railway Establishment Code, Volume IIReview covered APARs, integrity and vigilance records and

510-km service will connect Mumbai with Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi and key Konkan destinationsKey HighlightsNew daily Express approved between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Sawantwadi RoadTrain will cover approximately 510 kmDirect connectivity to major stations across Ratnagiri and SindhudurgService will include commercial stops at 22

Daily passenger service will now cover 200 km, with commercial stops at every station between Jakhal and JindKey HighlightsLudhiana–Jakhal Daily Passenger extended to JindDirect rail link established between Ludhiana and JindRoute length increases from 128 km to 200 kmCommercial stoppages at all stations between Jakhal

Extended service will cover 200 km and provide commercial stops at all stations between Jakhal and Jind, improving access for commuters and travellersKey HighlightsLudhiana–Jakhal Daily Passenger train extended up to JindDirect rail connectivity established between Ludhiana and JindJourney distance increases from 128 km to 200

29-km rail capacity expansion to enable 22 additional passenger and 18 additional freight trains daily, easing congestion on the Patna corridorKey Highlights₹976 crore approved for the 29-km Danapur–Fatuha multitracking projectThird and fourth lines planned on key sections of the Patna rail corridorCapacity for 22 additional