Union Budget 2025-26: Major Push for Indian Railways
The Union Budget 2025-26 has marked a significant turning point for Indian Railways, with a record allocation of INR 2,52,000 crore as gross budgetary support. This is the second consecutive year of such substantial funding, underscoring the government's commitment to upgrading railway infrastructure, ensuring passenger safety, and enhancing travel experiences across the country. Union Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has hailed the budget as "amazing." Union Budget 2025-26: 200 New Vande Bharat Trains 200 New Vande Bharat Trains and MoreOne of the most exciting announcements in the budget is the introduction...
“Rain & Floods Hit Kalka-Shimla Railway”
The unrelenting downpour and flood crisis in Himachal Pradesh have resulted in substantial human and material losses, with the latest casualty being the historic 94-kilometer Kalka-Shimla railway line, a UNESCO World Heritage site. An extensive landslide swept away a portion of the iconic railway track located between the Summer Hill and Jutogh stations. What remains is a suspended section of the railway track, giving the impression of a track hanging in mid-air. Dating back to 1903, the Kalka-Shimla railway line has been a cherished route. The authorities have suspended current operations, and...