Railways

Online food delivery platform Swiggy, in partnership with IRCTC, has significantly scaled its food-on-train service, extending coverage to 152 railway stations across the country. The expansion reflects growing demand for hygienic, choice-driven meal options during long-distance rail journeys. By integrating technology with railway catering, the initiative allows passengers to order meals from branded restaurants and local kitchens, delivered directly to their seats at designated stops.

Hitachi’s India operations are gaining momentum as the Japanese conglomerate deepens its presence across rail transportation, energy systems and digital payments infrastructure. Backed by strong public-sector spending and rising private investment, the company is aligning its portfolio with India’s long-term development priorities. From high-speed rail projects and grid modernization to cashless transaction platforms, Hitachi is positioning itself as a critical technology partner in the country’s growth story.

Indian Railways has set an ambitious target to fully deploy its indigenous train protection system, Kavach, across the high-density Mumbai–Delhi–Kolkata rail corridors by 2026. The move marks a critical step in modernizing rail safety infrastructure on some of the country’s busiest and most commercially vital routes. Kavach is designed to prevent collisions, overspeeding and signal-passing-at-danger incidents through automated intervention.

Texmaco Rail & Engineering has secured a new wagon manufacturing contract valued at Rs. 132 crore, reinforcing its position in India’s rail infrastructure and freight mobility ecosystem. The order underscores sustained demand for railway wagons amid increased public and private investment in logistics, industrial transport, and rail-led infrastructure development. Analysts view the contract as a positive addition to Texmaco Rail’s order book, providing revenue visibility and operational momentum.

The Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has set an ambitious target of sanctioning Rs 60,000 crore in loans during the third quarter, reflecting the government’s intensified focus on infrastructure development and rail modernization. The financial strategy aims to fund rolling stock acquisitions, electrification projects, and capacity expansion initiatives across the Indian Railways network. Analysts note that achieving this target will significantly strengthen IRFC’s lending portfolio and support India’s broader transport infrastructure goals.

Indian Railways recorded a 4.2% increase in freight loading during November, reflecting sustained economic momentum across core industrial sectors. Higher movement of coal, cement, food grains, and other bulk commodities contributed to the growth, underscoring the railway network’s pivotal role in supporting India’s supply chain. The month’s performance highlights improved efficiency, better asset utilization, and a continued shift of freight from road to rail due to cost advantages.

The Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) successfully raised ₹2,981 crore through a zero-coupon bond issuance, reflecting robust investor confidence in government-backed debt instruments. The bonds, structured to provide returns at maturity rather than periodic interest, offer a strategic financing option for IRFC to fund railway infrastructure projects. This issuance underscores the continued appetite for secure, long-term investment avenues among institutional and high-net-worth investors in India.

Indian Railways has partnered with ROQIT, a technology solutions provider, to introduce an artificial intelligence–powered logistics platform aimed at modernizing the country’s freight ecosystem. The initiative is designed to streamline cargo movement, improve operational transparency, and reduce inefficiencies that have long burdened India’s transport sector. By integrating advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and real-time tracking, the platform is expected to enhance decision-making for both operators and customers.

Airfloa Rail, a leading manufacturer of railway components, has achieved a significant milestone with its order book crossing Rs 450 crore, reflecting robust demand from the domestic and international rail infrastructure sectors. The company’s recent contracts underscore its growing presence in the supply chain for metro projects, rolling stock, and advanced railway systems. This expansion aligns with India’s ongoing investments in transport modernization and Make-in-India initiatives.

Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd. has won a landmark order worth Rs. 2,481 crore from Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to manufacture and supply metro coaches for the upcoming Mumbai Metro Line 12. The contract marks a significant expansion of Titagarh Rail’s footprint in India’s rapidly growing urban rail infrastructure sector. The company will design, produce, and deliver state-of-the-art train sets tailored to global safety and performance standards.