BHEL launches 5.4 MWp floating solar plant in West Bengal

Dibrugarh Rajdhani Gets New Coach Rake for Smoother Travel

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has introduced a brand-new Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coach rake on the Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express, marking a significant upgrade aimed at enhancing passenger experience. This move is part of Indian Railways’ broader initiative to modernise rolling stock across premium services with safer, smoother, and more efficient trains.The new rake replaces an older version and features improved suspension, modern interiors, better insulation, and updated safety systems. These refinements—though subtle—will provide travellers with a more comfortable a..

Tamil Nadu Railway Projects Get Funding Boost in 2025

Following sustained pressure from Tamil Nadu legislators and public activists, the Union Railway Ministry has more than doubled its allocation for new railway line projects in the state, setting aside Rs 3.95 billion for the financial year 2025—up from Rs 2.22 billion in 2024.This budget enhancement is set to revive nine key railway lines, many of which have seen little to no progress for years. Projects such as Chennai–Cuddalore via Mamallapuram, Avadi–Sriperumbudur–Guduvanchery, and Tindivanam–Tiruvannamalai will now move forward after languishing since their initial announcementsâ..

Bhopal Yard Gets Fibre-Optic Rail Signal Upgrade

The Bhopal Division of West Central Railway has begun operating a state-of-the-art fibre-optic-based signalling system at the strategically important Nishatpura yard—marking a key step in India’s transition to smart and resilient rail infrastructure.Replacing traditional copper wiring, the new system offers real-time digital communication between the control centre and trackside signals. It is expected to significantly enhance safety, operational reliability, and energy efficiency—especially critical in high-traffic areas such as Bhopal, where both industrial freight and passenger moveme..