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From 6 hours to just 1.5 from Mumbai to Ahmedabad: What passengers need to know about the railway plan that could transform the journey

Indias first bullet train project is moving closer to its trial-run stage, with the indigenous high-speed train expected to begin testing on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor in May or June 2027.

Railway food gets a major hygiene boost: Food preparation, packing and supply in pantry cars to be monitored by AI-powered cameras; passengers can report problems using Rail Madad

Indian Railways is rolling out AI-enabled CCTV cameras in pantry cars and base kitchens across the East Central Railway zone to ensure round-the-clock monitoring of food preparation and hygiene. With 73 pantry services and 62 base kitchens under watch, passengers can also continue reporting issues through the Rail Madad platform.

LNG vs Hydrogen train: India now has both alternative-fuel trains; whats different in technology, fuel consumption, range and emissions

While both projects aim to introduce alternative fuels into railway operations, their technologies are different. The hydrogen train uses fuel cells to generate electricity from hydrogen and oxygen, whereas the LNG train uses an internal-combustion engine converted to a dual-fuel LNG-diesel system.

Delhi's busiest road may see changes, commuters from Noida and Ghaziabad will face lesser traffic; govt is finding new ways to reduce delays

Sarai Kale Khan on Delhi's Ring Road is one of the city's worst traffic spots, and with metro, rail, and bus infrastructure all converging at one point, it is only going to get harder. The Delhi government is now planning studies and possible infrastructure changes to tackle the growing pressure.

Shatabdi engine misses red signal at 160 kmph, Kavach system stops train 30 metres before danger without driver applying brakes; Vande Bharat trains next

A trial on the Palwal-Mathura section proved that the Kavach anti-collision system can stop a WAP-5 locomotive running at 160 kmph without any input from the driver. It halted 30 metres before a red signal. With Vande Bharat expanding fast, this result could not have come at a better time.

Delhi-Varanasi Sleeper Vande Bharat train could make travel between Delhi, Prayagraj, Kanpur and Varanasi during Diwali season faster and more convenient with 160 kmph top speed, 16 AC coaches and 823 passenger capacity

Indian Railways is planning a Sleeper Vande Bharat Express on the Delhi-Varanasi route via Prayagraj and Kanpur, with a possible Diwali launch. The 16-coach train will carry 823 passengers and run at up to 160 kmph. Fares and final timings are yet to be confirmed by the Railway Board.