Bengaluru-Mumbai Express starts inaugural run

Bengaluru-Mumbai Express starts inaugural run

The train covers a distance of 1,210 km in 24 hours and 5 minutes and will begin regular services from Bengaluru on May 23 and from Mumbai on May 24. The route includes 15 halts, including Pune, Lonavala, Thane, and Kalyan. Ticket fares start at Rs 750 for Sleeper Class. May 17, 2026
Vande Bharat

Vande Bharat Jammu extension deferred; security concerns behind Railway board decision

The Railway Board has put on hold the extension of the Vande Bharat Express from Srinagar to Jammu, just hours after Northern Railways announced its launch from March 1. Sources attribute the decision to security inputs warning of possible sabotage attempts. The deferment has left passengers and stakeholders awaiting clarity on a revised launch date. Feb 25, 2026
30 Amrit Bharat Express trains operational, 9 new services added

30 Amrit Bharat Express trains operational, 9 new services added

Thirty Amrit Bharat Express trains have been operational since December 2023, with nine new services added to expand nationwide rail connectivity. Covering the Northeast, eastern, central, western and southern regions, the non-AC trains aim to provide affordable, comfortable long-distance travel for the general public with a transparent, fixed fare structure. Jan 18, 2026
Indian Railways' Big Tech Upgrade Aims for 1 Lakh Ticket Bookings per Minute

Indian Railways' Big Tech Upgrade Aims for 1 Lakh Ticket Bookings per Minute

One of the significant changes accompanying this upgrade is the alteration in the Advance Reservation Period (ARP). Effective from November 1, 2024, the ARP for booking reserved tickets in trains has been reduced from 120 days to 60 days, excluding the date of the journey. This decision, as explained by Minister Vaishnaw, is based on booking trends and aims to reduce cancellations due to unforeseen events. Aug 9, 2025