Indian Railways

Successful trial through Khari-Sumber section raises hope of completion of Kashmir Rail Link Project [details]

Declared a "National Project," the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link aims to connect Kashmir Valley with the rest of the country by a broad-gauge railway line.

Jan 25, 2024

redRail by redBus reveals India's most punctual trains in 2023

Indian Railways operates one of the world's busiest and most extensive rail networks, with over 24 million passengers commuting daily. With over 13,000 daily passenger trains covering approximately 68,000 route kilometers and connecting more than 7,325 stations nationwide.

Jan 5, 2024

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: PM Modi lays foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday laid the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country via video conferencing.

Aug 6, 2023

IRCTC website and app down, ticketing services not available

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Tuesday said ticketing services were not available on its website and mobile application due to technical reasons.

Jul 25, 2023

'Unpreventable accident': Railways plays down absence of 'Kavach' System on accident route

Indian Railways on Sunday said that the indigenously-developed automatic train protection system "Kavach," which was not installed on the route where the accident in Odisha's Balasore occurred on Friday evening, could not have prevented it.

Jun 4, 2023

Millet dishes now onboard Indian Railways amid International Year of Millets celebration [details]

IRCTC's chief regional manager Ajit Kumar Sinha said that all the vendors in Uttar Pradesh -- including 78 static units at railway platforms -- have been asked to add millet-based food items in their menu.

Mar 30, 2023

AC 3 tier economy charges slightly reduced compared to AC 3 tier fare

Three tier economy coaches were introduced by the Railway Board to provide the 'Best and Cheapest AC travel' service. The fare of these coaches is 6-7 per cent less than the usual AC 3 tier.

Mar 22, 2023

Budget 2023-24: Indian Railways gets Rs 2.40 lakh crore capital outlay, the highest ever

Indian Railways will get a capital outlay of Rs 2.40 lakh crore

Feb 1, 2023

10 amazing facts about Indian Railways every Indian must know [read now]

The Indian Railway transport system is truly historic and fascinating in all its aspects and ahead of the joyous occasion of National Tourism Day, Dinesh Kumar Kotha, Co-founder and CEO of Confirmtkt shares ten amazing facts about it that you probably might not know.

Jan 23, 2023

Indian Railways data hacked; being sold on dark web [details]

Data of around three crore travellers registered with the Indian Railways has been hacked and reportedly put on sale on the Dark Web, as per reports.

Dec 28, 2022

Man dies after iron rod pierces through his neck in moving train

In a freak incident, a man died after an iron rod crashed through the window of a moving train and pierced his neck.

Dec 2, 2022

Mind your step: Major flaw in some Shatabdi Express bogies is a disaster waiting to happen [details]

The design of the steps and handlebars in some of the Shatabdi Express bogies poses a serious risk as anyone could trip and fall.

Sep 29, 2022

Vrat cravings? Indian Railways got you covered; how to order Navratri special thali [details]

In three simple steps, you can place an order for IRCTC special Navratri thali online starting at just Rs 99. A relief for passengers fasting on the occasion.

Sep 26, 2022

Indian Railways: Secunderabad-Pune Shatabdi Express gets first train with Vistadome coach

The Secunderabad-Pune-Secunderabad Shatabdi Express has been restored for operations with the addition of one Vistadome coach.

Aug 13, 2022

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

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