Indian Railways Archives - The Researchers

Sprite Tejas Express: India’s First Brand-Named Train Set to Hit the Tracks From August 19

August 13, 2026August 13, 2026 - by Ashis Sinha - Leave a Comment

Sprite Tejas Express: Lucknow-New Delhi Tejas Express gets a new commercial identity from August 19 under a landmark train-branding initiative by IRCTC.

International / National / Top Stories

First in India: Vande Bharat Express Carries Live Donor Heart from Surat to Ahmedabad

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

Indian Railways creates history as Vande Bharat Express transports a live donor heart from Surat to Ahmedabad for the first time, enabling a life-saving transplant.

Business / International / National / Top Stories

India Becomes First Nation to Commercially Operate Electric Double-Stack Container Trains at Scale

July 14, 2026 - by Ashis Sinha - Leave a Comment

India becomes the first country to operate electric double-stack container trains at scale, marking a historic milestone in rail freight, logistics and green transportation.

International / National / Technology / Top Stories

India Enters Hydrogen Rail Era with First Daily Passenger Train on Jind–Sonipat Route, PM Modi to Flag Off

July 10, 2026July 10, 2026 - by Ashis Sinha - Leave a Comment

India launches its first daily hydrogen-powered passenger train between Jind and Sonipat, marking a major milestone in green rail transport and clean-energy mobility.

National / Top Stories

East Central Railway Earns Nearly ₹8,000 Crore in Q1 FY27; ₹73 Crore Recovered in Ticket Checks

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

East Central Railway recorded nearly ₹8,000 crore in Q1 FY27 earnings. Passenger revenue rose 14.44%, with 6.65 crore passengers and higher non-fare income.

National / Top Stories

Mumbai–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Train Now Runs with 20 Coaches Daily from April 28

April 28, 2026 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

Mumbai–Ahmedabad Vande Bharat Express now runs with 20 coaches daily as Indian Railways boosts capacity to meet rising passenger demand on the busy route.

Delhi / Jharkhand / National / Top Stories

SAIL Gets New CVO: Dilip Kumar Takes Charge in New Delhi

April 27, 2026April 27, 2026 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

Dilip Kumar, a senior IRSME officer with over 20 years of experience, takes charge as Chief Vigilance Officer of SAIL, aiming to strengthen governance and vigilance systems.

National / Top Stories

UTS Mobile App Discontinued from 1 March; Railways Shifts Services to Rail One

February 28, 2026February 28, 2026 - by The Researchers - Leave a Comment

The Ministry of Railways will discontinue the UTS Mobile App from tomorrow, shifting unreserved ticketing services to the new Rail One App. Passengers’ R-Wallet balances will be automatically transferred for seamless access.