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Sarkhej-Dholera semi high-speed rail project to cost far less than Delhi-Meerut RRTS: Officials
On May 13, 2026, the Union Cabinet approved the construction of Indian Railways' first semi-high-speed corridor - a 134-km double-line rail project between Sarkhej (Ahmedabad) and Dholera in Gujarat - at an estimated cost of around Rs 20,667 crore.
A Rs 2,193 crore rail push: Govt greenlights Katra safety, Howrah-Delhi capacity and Chennai suburban boost
Indian Railways has greenlit three significant infrastructure projects totaling Rs 2,193 crore. These projects will boost safety on the Jammu-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra route. Capacity will be expanded on the busy Howrah-Delhi corridor. The Chennai suburban…
Chennai suburban rail gets Rs 993 crore boost with Arakkonam-Chengalpattu project
Indian Railways has approved the Arakkonam-Chengalpattu Doubling Project. This Rs 993 crore initiative will boost the Chennai suburban rail network. The project aims to reduce congestion and improve train punctuality. It will facilitate both passenger and fre…
Siemens Mobility delivers first of 1,200 electric freight locomotives to Indian Railways
Siemens Mobility delivers India's first electric freight locomotive and opens a maintenance depot in Visakhapatnam, enhancing rail efficiency.