Indian Railways plans major speed upgrade: 400 Mail, Express Trains set to run at 130 kmph

In a major boost for millions of railway passengers across the country, Indian Railways is preparing to significantly increase the speed of hundreds of Mail and Express trains. The Railway Board has reportedly granted in-principle approval to an ambitious plan that aims to raise the maximum speed of several long-distance trains from 110 kmph to 130 kmph on key routes across India. The move is expected to make train travel faster, more efficient and more comfortable for passengers, bringing regular Mail and Express services closer to the standards currently enjoyed by premium trains such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Vande Bharat.