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India's first Vande Bharat freight train trials begin

30 July 2026 2:14 PM IST
ICF-built freight EMU begins trials in Kota Division, aiming to speed up parcel and cold-chain logistics.

India’s first direct container freight train reaches Nepal

29 July 2026 12:46 PM IST
A 40-wagon train links Kolkata Port directly to Biratnagar, cutting transit time, costs and cargo handling.

Gati Shakti cargo terminals handle 146 MT freight, attract ₹100 billion

27 July 2026 5:30 PM IST
Indian Railways has commissioned 142 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals with 224 MTPA capacity, while approvals have been granted for 310 more terminals.

ATC completes first dedicated Nepal-bound NMG rake movement

25 July 2026 2:16 PM IST
The train carried 100 Mahindra tractors from Nagpur to Raxaul, with the end-to-end movement managed by ATC, establishing a new rail corridor for...

Indian Railways approves ₹4.4 bn South Eastern Railway project

23 July 2026 4:05 PM IST
The 14.52 km project will add 3.52 MTPA freight capacity, ease congestion on a high-utilisation route and improve operational flexibility.

₹228 cr sanctioned for Maharashtra rail doubling on Delhi–Chennai HDN

17 July 2026 5:29 PM IST
The 14-km Tadali–Ghugus doubling will add 4.5 MTPA freight capacity on the busy Wardha–Balharshah corridor.

India approves ₹3,907 cr rail expansion in Odisha and Jharkhand

17 July 2026 5:08 PM IST
Two eastern India rail projects worth ₹3,907 cr will move coal, iron ore and cut logistics costs for heavy industries.

GTI launches first double-stack rail service via DFC

15 July 2026 7:30 PM IST
The inaugural train to Dadri handled 270 TEUs in 7 hours, giving customers direct access to NCR markets through a faster and efficient inland...

Indian Railways unveils eight reforms to modernise freight

15 July 2026 4:20 PM IST
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced eight new structural reforms under the 'Reform Express' initiative to modernise India's freight...

₹499 crore rail doubling to boost freight in Bihar

1 July 2026 10:58 AM IST
Railways approves Mansi-Saharsa doubling to boost freight capacity and ease cargo congestion.

Ajit Kumar Panda appointed Chairman and Managing Director of CONCOR

30 Jun 2026 1:02 PM IST
The Ministry of Railways approved his appointment from August 1, 2026, until August 31, 2028, or until further orders, whichever is earlier.

CONCOR commences new double-stack container train service

22 Jun 2026 2:56 PM IST
The new double-stack container train service links JNPA with key inland logistics hubs, enabling faster cargo movement and improved rail freight...
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