New Delhi, Dec. 27 -- Railway stocks have been skyrocketing for the last five straight sessions. In the previous five sessions, shares of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) have risen from around Rs.306 per share to Rs.387.25, logging a rise of over 26.50%. IRFC shares have increased from Rs.110.81 to Rs.133.60 per share in the last five sessions, delivering over 20% return to its shareholders. In the railway stocks' rally, the IRCON International share price has risen from Rs.150 to Rs.178.25 apiece, reporting around a 19% upside in this time. Shares of RailTel Corporation of India and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) also witnessed a significant rise in buying of these railway stocks.

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