🔥 Indian Railway News – July 2025 Trending Updates

July 2025 brings a wave of major changes from Indian Railways! If you travel by train, these developments directly affect your journey, ticketing, and safety. Here’s all you need to know, plus some extra buzz in the railways this month.

🧾 Fare Hike Kicks In from July 1, 2025

• Non-AC Mail/Express: Fare up by 1 paisa/km
• AC Classes: Fare up by 2 paise/km
• Ordinary 2nd Class (500+ km): Fare up by 0.5 paisa/km

Suburban and short-distance fares remain unchanged.

🔐 Tatkal Booking: OTP with Aadhaar a Must (From July 15, 2025)

• Every Tatkal booking on IRCTC and PRS counters now requires Aadhaar OTP
• IRCTC agents barred from booking Tatkal tickets for the first 30 minutes of opening

🕒 Charting Changes: Reservation Chart 8 Hours Before Departure

• Charting now 8 hours prior to scheduled departure (previously 4 hours)
• Waitlisted passengers have more time for confirmation

🚆 Two New Amrit Bharat Express Trains Start July 18

Darbhanga–Gomti Nagar (15561/15562)

• Weekly service
• Connects important cities in Bihar and UP

Rajendra Nagar–New Delhi (22361/22362)

• Runs daily
• Modern amenities, faster travel

🛡️ Kavach Safety System Launches in Kerala

• Anti-collision Kavach installed on Ernakulam–Shoranur (106.8 km)
• ₹105.8 crore project to be completed in 18 months
• Boosts safety, minimizes human error

🧳 TDR Refund Rules Eased from July 15

• Claim refunds for delays, AC failure, or coach mismatch easily
• All reserved ticket types covered (not unreserved)

🔧 Other Buzzing Railway Updates (July 2025)

Electrification & New Lines

• Bahraich–Nanpara line electrified & safety-inspected
• New broad gauge lineup: Bheera Kheri to Raiboja proposed

Coach Modernization

• All trains from Chandigarh shifting to LHB coaches by year-end

Pamban Sea Bridge Now Open

• First vertical lift rail bridge in India fully operational in Tamil Nadu
• Replaces the century-old Pamban bridge for Rameswaram trains

📈 Railways 2024–25: Fast Facts

• 715 crore passengers carried
• Freight business up by 1.68%
• 1,042 locomotives & 26,146 wagons manufactured
• 720 km covered with Automatic Block Signaling

💡 Trending: New Tech & Announcements

Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat Expansions

• More Vande Bharat & Amrit Bharat Express trains set to launch soon
• Greater regional coverage and premium comfort planned

Clean Rail Initiative

• Nationwide push for plastic-free stations & eco-friendly toilets

Green Energy

• Indian Railways aims for net zero carbon emissions by 2030

📺 Watch: Indian Railways July 2025 News Update

🔗 Useful Links & Resources

• Official IRCTC Ticket Booking: www.irctc.co.in
• Railway Safety News: Indian Railways Portal
• Latest Railway Developments: RailNews India

🛤️ Final Word: Why These Changes Matter

These sweeping reforms and tech upgrades show Indian Railways’ focus on modernization, digitalization, and passenger comfort. Stay tuned—bigger and better things are on the tracks for 2025!

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