Railways Unveils Winter-Ready Vande Bharat for Katra-Srinagar Route

09 Jan 2025 CW Team

The Railway Board has introduced a specially designed Vande Bharat Express to operate on the Katra-Srinagar route, equipped to handle Jammu & Kashmir’s harsh winter conditions. Currently stationed at the Shakurbasti coaching depot in New Delhi, the train awaits final clearance after inspection by the Commissioner of Railway Safety.

This new addition to the Vande Bharat fleet boasts advanced features tailored to extreme weather. The train reportedly has embedded heating elements in the windshield, which automatically defrost the driver's front glass for clear visibility during harsh winters.

In addition to climate-specific adaptations, the train offers standard Vande Bharat amenities, including fully air-conditioned coaches, automatic plug doors, and mobile charging sockets.

This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and the national railway network, reflecting India's commitment to bridging geographical and economic divides, according to a Railways press statement.

(ET)

Infrastructure Transport

11 May 2026

Shivraj Chouhan Launches PMGSY IV and Announces Package for Madhya Pradesh

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) IV at Bhairunda in Sehore district during the 25 year celebrations and announced a development package for Madhya Pradesh. The programme was organised by the Union Ministry of Rural Development and attended by Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav, ministers of state, state ministers, legislators and senior officials from the centre and the state. The minister said the central government under the Prime Minister is committed to strengthening rural livelihoods through improved connectivity, housing and women's in..

DMR Engineering Reports FY 25-26 Financial Results

DMR Engineering reported its half year results for the financial year ended 31 March 2026 and published full year figures on a standalone basis. Standalone revenue from operations decreased by 2.01 per cent year-over-year to Rs 102.58 million (mn), while profit after tax declined by 43.94 per cent to nine point five six mn, leaving a profit after tax margin of nine point zero five per cent. Earnings per share stood at Rs zero point nine two, a fall of 44.71 per cent year-over-year. The company attributed part of the decline to one-off provisioning for bad debts and additional financing charges..

Atlanta Electricals Posts Strong FY26 Growth And Debt Free Finish

Atlanta Electricals reported audited consolidated results for the quarter and year ended 31 March 2026. The company recorded significant year-on-year revenue growth driven by capacity ramp-up at new facilities and higher utilisation at legacy plants. The announcement summarised operating improvements and strategic milestones achieved during the year. For Q4 the company reported revenue of Rs 7.48 bn and for FY26 revenue of Rs 18.52 bn, representing robust growth versus the prior year. EBITDA in Q4 was Rs. 1.49 bn and Rs. 3.44 bn for the full year, with margins expanding to 20 per cent in the q..