passenger and freight transport

Diesel dominates consumption patterns, shows industry consumption review released by Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the national capital has secured a place in the highest 'Exemplar' category in the Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) 2025 Index, marking a major jump from its earlier 'Achiever' status.

The Manesar railway siding, inaugurated in 2025 by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, is currently India’s largest automobile in-plant railway siding. Combined, the two facilities can dispatch up to 7.5 lakh vehicles annually and connect more than 600 cities through 22 logistics hubs.

Fuel prices have risen by Rs 3 per litre for petrol, diesel, and CNG. This hike follows a surge in global crude oil prices driven by Middle East tensions. After nearly four years of stable rates, oil companies faced significant daily losses. Consumers will now see increased costs for everyday transport and household fuel.

Confusion And Shock At Pumps As Many Commuters, Cabbies, Auto Drivers Unaware Of Rise

Over 250 new Vande Bharat sleeper trains are in the pipeline for rollout over the next few years - all with the aim to revamp long-distance rail travel and offer a world-class service experience to passengers.

India is no stranger to austerity measures. Every time the country needs to tighten its belt, leaders seize the opportunity to present themselves as making sacrifices and sharing in the hardships of ordinary citizens

Train coach colours serve as a visual language, differentiating train types, categories, and service levels for travellers. Blue signifies standard trains, red indicates safer LHB coaches, green denotes budget options, and white points to semi-high-speed services. These colours also reflect the evolution of railway technology.

A new 20-coach Vande Bharat Express now connects Jammu and Srinagar directly, significantly cutting travel time to five hours. This direct rail link, a first for the two cities, will operate six days a week starting May 2.

The new 594-km corridor from Meerut to Prayagraj promises faster travel, but its real test lies in whether it can bring investment, jobs and industry into eastern UP — where development has lagged for decades

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled a roadmap for southern India's transportation, highlighting a proposed bullet train network connecting key cities like Amaravati, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Mumbai. This initiative aims to foster economic integration by drastically reducing travel times.

The Railway Board has greenlit the construction of third and fourth railway lines along the busy DDU-Patna-Jhajha corridor, a crucial 400km stretch. This Rs17,000 crore project, aimed at easing severe congestion, will be executed in phases, starting with key sections like Fatuha-Bakhtiyarpur. The expansion promises improved efficiency, reduced travel times, and enhanced connectivity for thousands of commuters.

GOI’s railways minister argues that the past decade has seen clear policy, sustained funding, and modern technology transform the safety ecosystem of Indian Railways

Odisha's commerce minister assured that the transfer of the Ichchapuram-Palasa railway section to Visakhapatnam division will not harm the state's interests or revenue. Meanwhile, a joint action committee demanded the section remain under ECoR and a railway division at Berhampur, citing concerns over revenue and connectivity.

In a stellar display of operational prowess, East Central Railway has not only sustained robust freight loading for the second year running but has also celebrated a commendable fourth place nationwide, with a massive 203 million tonnes transported. Meanwhile, passenger revenue has shown impressive growth, climbing by 6.89% to reach Rs 4,917 crore.