Indian Railways has added 6,511 new general coaches to its fleet over the past five years. They have also introduced Amrit Bharat Express services with modern features like jerk-free travel, sliding windows, and foldable snack tables. Currently, four Amrit Bharat services are operational, and more are being planned based on...
more...

demand and resources. The policy for Mail/Express train composition prioritizes general and non-AC sleeper coaches. The railways allocated a budget of Rs 68,634 crore in 2024-25 for new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling projects. From 2014 to 2024, Indian Railways expanded by 31,180 km, with an average commissioning rate of 8.54 km per day. There are 488 infrastructure projects underway, including new lines, gauge conversions, and doubling projects, totaling 44,488 km and costing ₹7.44 lakh crore. The government is also working to improve working conditions for loco running crew, including loco pilots, by adhering to duty hour regulations and providing compensation for extra working hours.

The South Central Railway has announced special trains to cater to the increased travel demand. These trains will operate between Secunderabad and Bhavnagar, as well as between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi. The Secunderabad-Bhavnagar train (07061) will depart from Secunderabad at 8 PM on July 19, 26, August 2, and 9, reaching Bhavnagar...
more...

at 5:55 AM the next day. The Bhavnagar-Secunderabad train (07062) will depart from Bhavnagar at 10:15 AM on July 21, 28, August 4, and 11, reaching Secunderabad at 3:45 PM the next day. These trains will make stops at various stations including Medchal, Kamareddy, Nizamabad, Basar, Mukhed, Nanded, Purna, Basmat, Hingoli, Washim, Akola, Bhusawal, Nandurbar, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Viramgam, Surendranagar, Dhola, Songadh, and Sihor. Additionally, the South Central Railway has announced a special train between Bengaluru and Kalaburagi (06533) on July 19th. The train will depart from Bengaluru at 8 PM and reach Kalaburagi at 7:45 AM the next day. A return train will depart from Kalaburagi on July 20th at 9:30 AM and reach Bengaluru at 8:30 PM the same day. Due to third-line construction work between Appikatla, Nidubrolu, and Sunduru stations in the Vijayawada division, several trains have been rescheduled or rerouted. The Howrah-SMVB Bengaluru Superfast Express (22863) departing from Howrah on July 22nd will be rerouted via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, and Renigunta. The Ernakulam-Howrah Antyodaya Express (22878) will be rerouted via Renigunta, Yerraguntla, Nandyal, Guntur, and Krishna Canal on July 22nd and 29th. The Santragachhi-Tambaram Antyodaya Express (22841) will be rerouted via Krishna Canal, Guntur, Nandyal, Yerraguntla, Renigunta, and Chennai Egmore on July 22nd and 29th. The Malda Town-SMVB Bengaluru Amrit Bharat Express (13434) departing from Malda Town will be delayed by 1.5 hours on July 21st. The Howrah-Mysore SF Express (22817) departing from Howrah will be delayed by one hour on July 21st and 26th.