Indian Railways

IRCTC "Ramayana tour" offers an EMI option to pay train fare [List of places covered in Ramayana tour]

Devotees of Lord Ram can now travel across the Ramayana circuit that includes Ayodhya, Janakpur (Nepal), Sitamarhi, Varanasi, Nashik and Rameshwaram on the 'Bharat Gaurav' tourist train, being run by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).

May 26, 2022

Indian labourers work to build an Indian Railways locomotive coach at Integral Coach Factory in Chennai

Power Crisis: Indian Railways spent Rs 150 crore to repair nearly 2,000 damaged wagons to deliver coal

On Thursday, India's thermal power plants had an average coal supply of fewer than eight days, compared to the usual of 24 days.

May 4, 2022

No plan to privatize Indian Railways: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

There is no plan to privatise the Indian Railways, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday, emphasising that this assurance was made by his predecessor too.

Mar 24, 2022

One man's dream turns nation's pride; Train 18 creator's relentless pursuit [Exclusive]

In our exclusive interaction with Sudhanshu Mani, the creator of Train 18, we discuss how the Indian Railways can break the shackles of red-tapism and bureaucracy to deliver world-class trains for the common man of India.

Feb 22, 2022

Women's safety in trains: It's time goons are booked on the spot, senior official issues notice

In 2017, a survey by Haryana Police found that maximum number of eve-teasing incidents occur when females travel to and from schools, colleges and offices

Jan 25, 2022

Darbhanga railway station blast case: NIA files charge sheet against five Lashkar operatives [details]

The investigation revolves around an explosion that occurred on June 17 at the Darbhanga railway station in Bihar, in which no one was wounded.

Dec 24, 2021

Reduced fare, Sattvik food, controlled booking; Indian Railways ups game to function at pre-COVID levels

Nearly 1,700 trains to cost cheaper now as the Railway ministry decides to drop the 'special' tag in an attempt to turn back the wheels to pre-COVID times.

Nov 16, 2021

Indian Railways launch two long-haul freight trains "Trishul" & "Garuda"; address major issues [details]

Both the long haul trains comprised of empty open wagons for loading of coal meant for predominantly thermal power stations.

Oct 10, 2021

Airport commissions second solar power plant.

One in four trains could run on solar energy if planned properly; Saves 7 mn tons of carbon a year [study]

The direct supply of solar energy to Indian Railway lines -- without the need to connect via the grid -- would save almost seven million tons of carbon a year whilst also powering at least one in four train on the national network on competitive terms, a new study by Delhi-based Climate Trends and UK-based green tech start-up Riding Sunbeams said on Wednesday.

Sep 1, 2021

Indian Railways launches new Vistadome coaches with panoramic view for nature lovers

The Mumbai-Pune Deccan Express Special train started its first run with LHB rake and Vistadome coach on Saturday, which is a sellout as it provides a wider view of the nature while on move

Jun 26, 2021

Mobile phone thief pushes woman off running Mumbai train, mother of three dies

In a shocking incident, a young woman and mother of three girls was pushed off a rushing train and died while grappling with a cellphone thief

Jun 1, 2021

Indian Railway commissions Wi-Fi at 6,000th railway station

Wi-Fi has been installed at India's 6,000th railway station in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. In January 2016, Indian Railways began its journey by installing Wi-Fi at Mumbai's first railway station.

May 17, 2021

Railways Prepare 70,000 Beds In 4,400 Corona Care Coaches [Details]

2,067 metric tonnes of liquid medical oxygen supplied to different states in 137 tankers

May 5, 2021

People stranded in Hyderabad due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown imposed to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, arrive at Secunderabad Junction railway station to board special trains being run by the Indian Railways to return to their respective nativ

Indian Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, inside trains

In view of the rising Covid cases across the country, Indian Railways on Saturday said that it will impose a fine of up to Rs 500 on the passengers for not wearing face masks in the railway premises or during the travel in trains, for a period of six months.

Apr 17, 2021

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Indian Railways

IRCTC "Ramayana tour" offers an EMI option to pay train fare [List of places covered in Ramayana tour]

Power Crisis: Indian Railways spent Rs 150 crore to repair nearly 2,000 damaged wagons to deliver coal

No plan to privatize Indian Railways: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

One man's dream turns nation's pride; Train 18 creator's relentless pursuit [Exclusive]

Women's safety in trains: It's time goons are booked on the spot, senior official issues notice

Darbhanga railway station blast case: NIA files charge sheet against five Lashkar operatives [details]

Reduced fare, Sattvik food, controlled booking; Indian Railways ups game to function at pre-COVID levels

Indian Railways launch two long-haul freight trains "Trishul" & "Garuda"; address major issues [details]

One in four trains could run on solar energy if planned properly; Saves 7 mn tons of carbon a year [study]

Indian Railways launches new Vistadome coaches with panoramic view for nature lovers

Mobile phone thief pushes woman off running Mumbai train, mother of three dies

Indian Railway commissions Wi-Fi at 6,000th railway station

Railways Prepare 70,000 Beds In 4,400 Corona Care Coaches [Details]

Indian Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, inside trains

Happy Birthday Indian Railways! The 168-year-old entity once began as a by-product of British colonial rule

Making trains safer for women; how Indian Railways tightens noose around crimes [details]

Railways carries out third party audit of 815 bridges; What's next

Fact-check: No, train services won't be suspended after December 1

Over 1 million work days generated under Garib Kalyan Rozgar Abhiyaan: Railways

India's plan for public-private partnerships and investments in railways set to transform the sector

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious