LUCKNOW, Jan. 24 -- The Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management (IRITM), Lucknow, has been accredited as 'Outstanding' under the Capacity Building Commission's (CBC) National Standards, receiving the five-star rating in an audit conducted on January 23, 2026, according to a press release shared by the institute on Friday. With this recognition, IRITM has become the first centralised training institute of Indian Railways to achieve the top-tier ranking, reinforcing its status as a premier institution for railway training and capacity building in the country. The CBC accreditation highlights IRITM's outstanding performance in professional development, innovation, leadership cultivation, and institutional capacity building. The institute provides specialised training for railway officers, staff, and partner organisations in areas including transport management, operational efficiency, policy frameworks, digital transformation, and sustainability. Expressing satisfaction, IRITM director general Ranjan Prakash Thakur credited the faculty and staff for their dedication, stating the five-star rating reflects their commitment to quality training and continuous improvement....