Tag: Indian Railways News

North Eastern Railway Runs Its Longest-Ever Freight Train ‘Awadh Mahashakti’: How Did the Giant Train Cover 160 km in Under Four Hours?

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North Eastern Railway operated its longest-ever freight train, ‘Awadh Mahashakti’, by combining three freight rakes with 129 empty BCN wagons and three locomotives. The train covered about 160 km from Gonda to Sitapur in 3 hours and 50 minutes while saving two train paths.

Ahmedabad-Bhagalpur Amrit Bharat Express Starts August 26: Which States And Stations Will It Connect? 

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The Ahmedabad-Bhagalpur Amrit Bharat Express is scheduled to begin weekly service on August 26, 2026, connecting Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar with major stops including Kota, Patna, Jamalpur and Bhagalpur.

Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express Becomes India’s First Branded Train: Why Will Stations Call It ‘Sprite Tejas Express’?

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The Lucknow-New Delhi Tejas Express is set to become India’s first passenger train with a commercial brand included in its station announcements. From August 19, 2026, the IRCTC-operated service will be announced as the “Sprite Tejas Express” under a temporary branding arrangement with Sprite.

Railway Board Approves Seven New Amrit Bharat Express Trains: Which Cities And States Will Get The New Services?

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The Railway Board has approved seven new Amrit Bharat Express services, expanding affordable long-distance rail connectivity between cities including Gorakhpur, Prayagraj, Mumbai, Delhi, Dhanbad and Coimbatore.