Railways
Railways Cut Freight Rates to Boost Bulk Cement Transport
Indian Railways has reduced freight charges for bulk cement movement to 85 paise per gross tonne kilometre, making rail transport more competitive than...
Bengaluru to Get High-Speed Rail Links to Chennai and Hyderabad
Bengaluru is set to be connected to Chennai and Hyderabad through proposed high-speed rail corridors announced in the Union Budget, with trains capable...
Rs 4,100-cr Bengaluru Airport Rail Link Gets SWR Approval
South Western Railway has approved the alignment for the Rs 4,100-crore Bengaluru airport rail link under the Suburban Rail project, improving airport connectivity...
Chennai Metro Phase II Poonamallee–Vadapalani Corridor Nears Passenger Operations After Railway Board Approval
Chennai Metro Rail’s Phase II services on the Poonamallee–Vadapalani stretch have moved a step closer to launch after receiving Railway Board approval, with...
Rs 890-Crore Redevelopment to Transform Tambaram Railway Station into Chennai’s Next Major Transit Hub
The Rs 890-crore redevelopment of Tambaram Railway Station aims to double passenger handling capacity, add new platforms and tracks, and position the station...
JSW Infra’s Rail Logistics Acquisition Marks a Strategic Leap Toward Multi-Modal Growth
JSW Infrastructure’s proposed ₹1,212 crore acquisition of group rail logistics companies is set to strengthen its presence in India’s tightly regulated rail ecosystem...
Madurai Junction Redevelopment Gains Strong Momentum as 2026 Completion Target Nears
The Rs 347.47 crore redevelopment of Madurai Junction Railway Station is advancing steadily, with major structural works, new terminals, multilevel parking and passenger...
Chennai Metro’s Dramatic Kathipara Curve Set to Transform Phase II Travel Experience
Chennai Metro Rail Ltd is constructing a striking 413 metre curved viaduct above Kathipara as part of Corridor 5. Once complete, the structure...
Hyderabad–Chennai High-Speed Rail Project Accelerates as Tamil Nadu Reviews Final Alignment
The Hyderabad–Chennai high-speed rail corridor has taken a major step forward as South Central Railway submits the revised final alignment to Tamil Nadu,...
Indian Railways Plans New Cement Logistics Policy as CONCOR Introduces Advanced Bulk Cement Containers
Indian Railways is preparing a policy to allow cement terminals on unused railway land, while CONCOR unveils advanced bulk-cement tank containers. These parallel...
