Indian Railway Current Affairs 2025 One-liners with Major Key Points

Indian Railways remains a core topic under Current Affairs in major competitive exams, including SSC, RRB NTPC, UPSC, and various state-level examinations. With continuous developments in infrastructure, technology, services, and policy, the Indian Railway Current Affairs 2025 section demands special attention from aspirants.

This post compiles the most relevant one-liner updates and major highlights to help you cover key information quickly and efficiently. Whether it’s new train launches, modernization initiatives, policy reforms, or budget announcements, all vital updates have been concisely structured for faster retention and last-minute revision. Optimized for exam patterns and question trends, this resource serves as a quick-reference tool to enhance your preparation and accuracy.

Important Indian Railway Current Affairs 2025

May 2025

◾ Indian Railways has launched a nationwide competition to design new digital clocks for railway stations, offering a grand prize of ₹5 lakh for the winning entry.

◾ The Maharashtra government has approved the merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd (KRCL) with Indian Railways; Tamil Nadu is not a part of this joint venture.
🔺KRCL stakeholders: Ministry of Railways (51%), Maharashtra (22%), Karnataka (15%), Goa (6%), and Kerala (6%)

◾ PM Narendra Modi inaugurated a facility in Dahod, Gujarat, to manufacture 9000 HP electric locomotives for both domestic use and exports.

◾ The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved multitracking of Ratlam-Nagda and Wardha-Balharshah routes, adding 176 km to Indian Railways at a cost of ₹3,399 crore.

◾ Uttar Pradesh became the first state in India to launch a “Vistadome jungle safari train”, offering a unique tourism experience.

April 2025

◾ PM Narendra Modi and the President of Sri Lanka jointly inaugurated the 128-km Maho-Omanthai railway line, refurbished with Indian assistance of USD 91.27 million.

◾ Central Railway (CR) and Bank of Maharashtra launched India’s first onboard ATM on the Mumbai-Manmad Panchavati Express, aiming to boost passenger convenience and Non-Fare Revenue (NFR).

◾ Larsen & Toubro (L&T) achieved a major breakthrough in constructing India’s longest railway tunnel – Tunnel No. 8 (14.57 km) on the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project, under Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).

◾ Mumbai suburban trains are set to be equipped with the next-gen Automatic Train Protection system, Kavach 5.0, as announced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

◾ The fifth 25T Bollard Pull Tug named ‘Ojas’ was launched at Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL), Kolkata. Previous four: Bhishm (1st), Bahubali (2nd), Ashva (3rd), Yuvan (4th)

◾ Indian Railways signed an MoU with Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the installation of Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems (AWPMS).

◾ PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pamban Rail Bridge, India’s first vertical-lift sea bridge, with a total length of 2.08 km, connecting Rameswaram to the mainland.

◾ Japan built a 3D-printed train station, named Hatsushima Station, in just 6 hours, showcasing innovation in railway infrastructure.

◾ Japan has donated two Shinkansen train sets—‘E5’ and ‘E3’ series—for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor (MAHSRC).

◾ Larsen & Toubro (L&T) achieved a breakthrough in India’s longest railway tunnel – Tunnel No. 8 (14.57 km) on the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Project.

◾ By February 2025, Indian Railways installed 2,249 solar power plants, with Rajasthan leading with 275 installations.

◾ The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved four railway projects worth Rs. 18,658 crore, spanning 15 districts in Maharashtra, Odisha, and Chhattisgarh.

◾ Department of Telecommunications (DoT) partnered with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) to enhance tracking and recovery of lost or stolen mobile phones for train passengers.

March 2025

• ✅ IRCTC becomes 25th Navratna CPSE: The Central Government has elevated the status of IRCTC from Miniratna I to Navratna, making it the 25th Navratna CPSE in India.

• ✅ IRFC becomes 26th Navratna CPSE: Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has also been upgraded to Navratna status, becoming the 26th Navratna CPSE.

• 📊 India now has 26 Navratna and 14 Maharatna CPSEs, as per the Department of Public Enterprises.

• 💧 Indian Railways joins Mission Amrit Sarovar: Indian Railways has been integrated into the Mission Amrit Sarovar initiative to desilt, excavate, or create water bodies near railway lines in coordination with district authorities and the Ministry of Rural Development.

• 🚄 LTTS launches AI-powered railway solution: L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS) has launched TrackEi, an AI-powered railway track inspection system to enhance rail network safety.

• 🚢 ECoR sets freight record: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has become the first railway zone in India to achieve 250 million tonnes (MT) of originating freight in FY 2024–25.

• 💸 IRFC signs ₹5,000 crore loan deal with NTPC REL: Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) signed a Rupee Term Loan (RTL) agreement worth ₹5,000 crore with NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd to support renewable energy projects.

• 🛤️ India’s first hyperloop test track launched: IIT Madras, in collaboration with Indian Railways, has launched India’s first hyperloop test track, marking a significant leap in high-speed transport innovation.

February 2025

• South Central Railway General Manager Arun Kumar Jain launched the ‘SCR ANIMISHA’ Vigilance App, providing information on Railway Board vigilance circulars, manuals, system improvements, and anti-corruption rules.

• The Ministry of Railways introduced a super app ‘SwaRail’, developed by Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), integrating all public-facing railway applications into a single platform.

• The Union Cabinet approved the creation of a new railway zone under Indian Railways – South Coast Railway, with a part of the Waltair division renamed as ‘Visakhapatnam division’.

• The Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) project is expected to be completed by December 2025, as confirmed by Praveen Kumar, Managing Director, DFCCIL.

January 2025

• India has achieved a historic milestone by developing a hydrogen-powered train engine with a 1,200 horsepower capacity, surpassing global counterparts (500-600 HP).
  • First Trial: To be conducted on the Jind-Sonipat route in Haryana.

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• China has introduced CR450, the world’s fastest high-speed train prototype, with test speeds reaching 450 km/h. It was developed by CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles and CRRC Sifang Co., Ltd.

• The Railway Ministry has proposed to set up a new railway division under the Northern Railway Zone by reorganizing the Firozpur division, with the headquarters to be based in Jammu.

• Indian Railway Finance Corporation Limited (IRFC) has entered into an MoU with Railway Energy Management Company Limited (REMCL) to support the financing of renewable energy projects developed by REMCL.

• Indian Railways successfully conducted a trial run of a tower wagon on the Anji Khad Bridge, the country’s first cable-stayed rail bridge, located in Reasi.

Here’s a concise summary of the key facts about the Anji Khad Bridge:

What a Sight 😍🇮🇳🔥 Vande Bharat Crossing India's First Cable Stayed Anji Khad Rail Bridge #IndianRailways pic.twitter.com/uUYOsqiGs1

— Trains of India (@trainwalebhaiya) January 25, 2025

December 2024

• Connectivity Resumes Soon: India’s first vertical lift rail bridge at Pamban (2.05 km) is undergoing tests, executed by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL).

• Linen Sorting System Launched: Union Railway Minister inaugurated the LISA system, developed by the Pune Railway Division, to inspect and sort passenger linens.

• Railways Amendment Bill Passed: Lok Sabha passed the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, subsuming the Railway Board Act, 1905 into the Railways Act, 1989.

• AVRSP 2024 Awards: 69th Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar conferred to 101 Railway officials and 22 shields to top-performing zones in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

• India’s First Green Hydrogen Station: Established by Amara Raja Infra for NTPC Limited in Leh, Ladakh.

• New Tug Boats Inducted: Induction ceremony for 25T Bollard Pull Tug Bhishm and Bahubali, constructed by Titagarh Rail Systems Limited (TRSL).

• Bengaluru Metro Phase 2 Financing: Government signed a ₹3044.54 crore loan agreement with KfW, completing financial closure for the project.

• Delhi Metro Phase IV Expansion: Union Cabinet approved the Rithala-Narela-Nathupur (Kundli) corridor with a completion cost of ₹6,230 crore to boost connectivity with Haryana.

November 2024

• SAIL-Bokaro Steel Plant (SAIL-BSL) has signed an MoU with RITES Ltd for Project Management Consultancy in rail connectivity works.

• BEML Limited and Power Finance Corporation (PFC) have signed an MoU to finance and implement critical infrastructure projects, focusing on defense, rail transportation, and infrastructure development.

• The fourth 25T Bollard Pull Tug, named Yuvan, manufactured by M/s Titagarh Rail Systems Limited, has been launched.

• The European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has announced a significant loan of €300 million (approximately ₹2,800 crore) for constructing a new suburban railway network in Bengaluru.

• The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has launched the ‘Digital Memorial of Valour’, honoring the sacrifices of its brave personnel who died in the line of duty.

• The Railway Protection Force (RPF), in collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD), has introduced a revised Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to protect vulnerable children found on railway premises nationwide.

• The Sultanganj Railway Station in Bihar is set to be renamed after the revered Hindu shrine Ajgaibinath Dham.

October 2024

• Indian Railways establishes Rail Rakshak Dal in NWR Zone: Indian Railways has introduced the Rail Rakshak Dal in the North Western Railway (NWR) zone as part of a pilot project. This initiative aims to ensure prompt responses to train accidents and facilitate efficient rescue operations.

• Launch of Hindi Edition of ‘Sangyaan’ Mobile App: At the 40th Raising Day Parade of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in Nashik, Maharashtra, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the Hindi edition of the ‘Sangyaan’ mobile app, designed to enhance communication within the force.

• Appointment of Manoj Kumar Dubey as CMD and CEO of IRFC: Manoj Kumar Dubey has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC).

• Cabinet Approves Two Railway Projects in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved two railway projects with an estimated cost of ₹6,798 crore:

• Doubling of Narkatiaganj-Raxaul-Sitamarhi-Darbhanga & Sitamarhi-Muzaffarpur sections covering 256 km.
• Construction of a new rail line between Errupalem and Namburu via Amaravati covering 57 km. Both projects are expected to be completed within 5 years.

• RITES Limited signs MoU with Etihad Rail: RITES Limited has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Etihad Rail to explore collaborations and leverage capabilities in the development of railways and associated infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the broader region.

September 2024

• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved three railway projects: Jamshedpur-Purulia-Asansol 3rd Line, Sardega-Bhalumuda New Double Line, and Bargarh Road-Nawapara Road New Line, with a total estimated cost of Rs. 6,456 crore.

• Satish Kumar has been appointed as the new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board.

• The CCEA approved a new railway line project under the Ministry of Railways with a total cost of Rs. 18,036 crore, connecting Indore and Manmad.

• Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara signed an MoU with Monash University, Australia for collaboration in joint research, education, and executive training in railway engineering.

• Vijayawada Junction Railway Station was awarded Non-Suburban Group-1 (NSG-1) status by the Ministry of Railways.

• PM Modi flagged off India’s first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail between Ahmedabad and Bhuj. Several Vande Bharat trains were also launched on routes such as:

• Nagpur to Secunderabad
• Kolhapur to Pune
• Agra Cantt to Banaras
• Durg to Visakhapatnam
• Pune to Hubballi
• The first 20-coach Vande Bharat train from Varanasi to Delhi.

August 2024

• Western Railway has included Kandivali and Dahisar in the Amrit Bharat Station scheme.

• Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) inaugurated an advanced Water Level Monitoring System on the Brahmaputra Mail Express at Kamakhya Railway Station on August 16.

• Jagjeevan Ram Railway Protection Force Academy, Lucknow, received an “Excellent/अति उत्कृष्ट” rating from the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) for adhering to National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutions.

• A 750-meter-long Tiranga rally was held by students in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, on the World’s highest railway bridge on the Chenab River.

Tiranga rally was taken out with a 750 m long tricolor, on the World's highest railway bridge on Chenab River ahead of Independence Day in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir #IndependenceDayIndia pic.twitter.com/lY4tiOrPVx

— DD News (@DDNewslive) August 13, 2024

• Indian Railways is introducing a new QR code payment system for cashless travel.

• Waltair Railway division of East Coast Railway Zone flagged off its first refrigerator container rake with 1,080 tonnes of frozen shrimp to Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, Mumbai.

• Indian Railways cancelled a Rs 30,000-crore tender with Alstom India for 100 aluminium-body Vande Bharat trains.

• IRCTC and NCRTC launched the ‘One India-One Ticket’ initiative to enhance passenger experience on Indian Railways and Namo Bharat Trains.

July 2024

• Central Railway recently installed a first-of-its-kind 10 MWp floating solar plant in Igatpuri Lake.

• The Ministry of Railways launched the ‘Startups for Railways’ initiative with an ‘Innovation Portal’ to boost efficiency and safety.

• Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) advanced to the Scheduled ‘A’ category of PSUs.

• Mizoram’s capital city is set to become the fourth capital in the Northeast region to gain railway connectivity by July 2025.

• China unveiled the world’s first passenger train made entirely of carbon fiber.

June 2024

• Launch of Sangyaan App by RPF:
  Recently, the Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) launched the Sangyaan App. This application is designed to educate and empower RPF personnel by providing comprehensive information on three new criminal acts, thereby enhancing their knowledge and capabilities in enforcing the law.

• MoU Between Plasser India and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya:
  Plasser India has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara. This collaboration aims to enhance the research, teaching, and training of students, deepening their understanding of topics related to the rail sector.

• Trial Run on Chenab Bridge by Indian Railways:
  Indian Railways has successfully conducted a trial run on the world’s highest steel arch rail bridge, the Chenab Bridge. This bridge is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and represents a significant achievement in railway engineering.

International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD)

Date: Annually observed on 6th June

Objective: To raise public awareness about the risks at level crossings and improve safety at railway crossings globally.

Key Highlights:

Global Participation:

• The ILCAD campaign is widely followed by the world’s railway community.
• It is a key event for those involved in the railway sector.

2024 Observance:

• 6th June 2024 marked the 16th annual ILCAD.
• The campaign emphasized the safety of vulnerable people.

2024 Campaign Slogan:

• “Beware of trains. Life can change in a split second.”

By focusing on these aspects, the campaign aims to reduce accidents and fatalities at railway crossings, promoting a safer environment for everyone.

May 2024

• NASA has announced an exciting plan to build the first railway system on the Moon. This project, called FLOAT (Flexible Levitation on a Track), aims to change how we move things on the Moon, making it much easier and more efficient.

• RITES Limited, the export arm of Indian Railways, has signed a contract agreement worth USD 111.26 million (approximately Rs 915 crore) to supply 200 Broad-Gauge (BG) passenger carriages to Bangladesh.

• RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mohali (Punjab)-based Quadrant Future Tek Limited. This partnership aims to explore and implement the train collision avoidance system ‘KAVACH’ in India and other countries.

KAVACH is an indigenously developed automatic train protection (ATP) system by Indian Railways. In July 2020, the Ministry of Railways adopted KAVACH as the "National ATP System."

• Eight railway stations in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, are set to be renamed. The new names for these stations are as follows:

1. Kasimpur Halt to Jais City
2. Jais to Guru Gorakhnath Dham
3. Bani to Swami Paramhans
4. Misrauli to Maa Kalika Dham
5. Nihalgarh to Maharaja Bijli Pasi
6. Akbarganj to Maa Ahorwa Bhawani Dham
7. Warisganj to Amar Shaheed Bhale Sultan
8. Fursatganj railway station to Tapeshwarnath Dham

April 2024

• Narpat Singh was appointed as Railway Adviser at India’s High Commission in Bangladesh.

• Santosh Kumar Jha to become Chairman and Managing Director of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. on April 1, 2024.

• India is preparing to launch an indigenous bullet train that exceeds 250 km/h.

• BEML are & BEL are collaborating to develop the Indigenous Train Control Management System (i-TCMS).

March 2024

Railway Projects in Madhya Pradesh

• PM Narendra Modi addressed the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Madhya Pradesh’ program.

• He laid the foundation stone for several railway projects worth Rs 2200 crores across Madhya Pradesh.

Railway projects include:

• Third line in Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi – Jakhlaun & Dhaura – Agasod route.
• Gauge conversion project in the New Sumaoli-Jora Alapur railway line.
• Flyover project for the Powarkheda-Jujharpur rail line.

New Railway Projects in Jharkhand

• PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of over Rs 17,600 crore railway projects as part of the overall development projects worth Rs 35,700 crores in Sindri, Dhanbad, Jharkhand.

• This encompasses the establishment of 3rd & 4th Lines connecting Sone Nagar-Andal.
• Construction of Tori-Shivpur railway lines, including the Tori-Shivpur Project.

• Introduction of the Mohanpur-Hansdiha new rail line.
• Development of the Dhanbad-Chandrapura rail line.
• Commencement of the Deoghar-Dibrugarh train service.

• Inauguration of the MEMU Train Service between Tatanagar and Badampahar (Daily).
• Introduction of a long-haul freight train from Shivpur station.

One-liner Railway Current Affairs

• Approximately 150 railway stations across India have been certified as “Eat Right Stations” as of February 2024.

• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first under-river metro tunnel in Kolkata.

• He also inaugurated India’s first in-plant railway siding project of Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) in the Ahmedabad district, Gujarat.

• PM Modi inaugurates the Marathwada Rail Coach Factory in Latur, Maharashtra.

• PM Modi also inaugurated a wagon repair workshop at Badnera and a Vande Bharat chair car maintenance-cum-workshop depot in Pune.

• PM Modi inaugurated four rail coach restaurants located at Nashik Road, Akola, and Mumbai’s Andheri and Borivali stations.

• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw of the Ministry of Railways (MoR) released a commemorative postage stamp at Karnail Singh Railway Stadium in New Delhi, Delhi, to mark the 100 years of the All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF).

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February 2024

• The inauguration of the Khatipura railway station in Jaipur was developed as a satellite station equipped with a terminal facility for originating and terminating trains.

• The initiation ceremony took place for the establishment of the maintenance facility for Vande Bharat sleeper trains at Bhagat Ki Kothi in Jodhpur.

• Lucknow will host the 67th All India Police Duty Meet 2024, which will be hosted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF).

• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Narendra Modi, approved the doubling of the Ajmer-Chanderiya Section of Indian Railways, stretching over 178.28 km, at an estimated cost of Rs 1813.28 crore in Rajasthan.

• Sindhu Ganapathy has made history by becoming the first transgender person appointed as the Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) in the Southern Railway.

• Sanjay Kumar Jain has been appointed as the Chairman & Managing Director of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC).

• The Railway Protection Force (RPF) implements operations such as “Nanhe Faristey,” “Jeevan Raksha,” and initiatives like “Meri Saheli” and “Satark.”

• The foundation stone for Komuraveli Railway Station was recently laid in Siddipet district, Telangana.

• PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the Indian Railways’ longest transportation tunnel, ‘T-50,’ on the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), with a total length of 12.77 km.

• PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Sikkim’s first railway station, “Rangpo Railway Station,” located in Pakyong district.

January 2024

• The Union Cabinet has approved signing an MoU between India and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP) initiative. This collaboration aims to support Indian Railways in achieving its Mission Net Zero Carbon Emission by 2030.

• A significant milestone was achieved in the Bengaluru Sub-Urban Railway Project, where a 31-meter-long, single-span U-girder was successfully cast for the first time in India.

• Indian Railways announced the electrification of 6,577 kilometres of the route in the calendar year 2023, showcasing substantial progress in its efforts to modernize and reduce its carbon footprint.

• Dun & Bradstreet, in collaboration with Jupiter Wagons Limited, introduced the Indian Railway Freight Activity (IRFA) Index, providing insights into the freight activities of Indian Railways.

• Ms. Aruna Nayar, an Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) Officer of the 1987 Batch and Level-16 impanelled IRMS officer, has been appointed as the Secretary of the Railway Board.

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