Indian Railways

Frequent train accidents: Will Narendra Modi govt's pathetic inefficiency derail it eventually?

On one side, the govt is talking about bullet trains but on the other, it can't even ensure safety during a train journey. It is creating a social hierarchy through its abject railway vision in which the concern for the elite eclipses that for the rest.

Aug 21, 2017

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Indian railway projects worth Rs 1 lakh crore halt over GST confusion

Before GST was introduced, contractors had to pay a maximum of 4 percent service tax depending on the state but after the new tax system was launched, a GST of 18 percent was imposed.

Aug 19, 2017

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Indian Railways to earn Rs 500 crore from Wi-Fi video entertainment

Giant video content providers like Viacom18, Zee, Hungama and Shemaroo are eager to bid for the rights to provide video content on 3,000 trains through wireless intranet.

Aug 14, 2017

PM Modi, Shinzo Abe to lay Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train foundation stone in September

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe will lay the foundation stone for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train in Gujarat when the latter visits India next month.

Aug 6, 2017

Railways ask passengers to carry home food on train: Brilliant, should they carry their home refrigerators too?

Our ancestors were happy carrying home-made chapatis and pickle on train during long journeys. Today, when PM Modi is dreaming about bullet trains, we are happy to look back just to hide our inefficiency.

Jul 31, 2017

Complaints about untidy blankets drives Indian Railways to discontinue supply in AC coaches

Temperature in AC coaches which was reportedly maintained at 19 degrees earlier, will now be raised to 24 degrees so that the travellers don't face inconvenience without blankets!

Jul 30, 2017

Indian Railways rewards women's cricket team, but not all are happy

Mithali Raj, Harmanpreet Kaur and only eight more members of the India women's cricket team squad were awarded Rs 15 lakh each, by Suresh Prabhu and the Ministry of Railways.

Jul 27, 2017

Indian Railways serving food 'unfit' for humans, says CAG report [VIDEO]

A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit report on the catering services to be tabled in Parliament on Friday, has observed that Indian Railways are serving food that is 'unfit' for humans.

Jul 21, 2017

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Apple helping Indian Railways hike train speed to 600 kmph: Is it fastest in the world?

Apple is helping Indian Railways develop the speed of the Gatiman Express to 600 kmph. In commercial use, it could be the fastest train in the world! Read to know more.

Jul 21, 2017

Indian Railways to provide private space for breastfeeding women at 100 stations

Several complaints were filed with Union Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi regarding the lack of privacy for breastfeeding women travelling on trains.

Jul 8, 2017

Prepare to travel in Economy AC coaches in trains at much lower prices

Indian Railways is planning Economy AC class coaches where the temperature will be neither too hot nor to cold, and the ticket price lower than AC coaches. Read to know more.

Jul 2, 2017

Maharashtra: Mangala Express engine wheel derails, affecting Central Railway service [PHOTO]

One wheel of the engine of the Mangala Lakshadweep Express, travelling from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Ernakulam, derailed near the Kalyan railway station in Maharashtra Friday, June 30. Read to know more.

Jun 30, 2017

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More & more Indians are preferring plane over train: Only nostalgia won't help railways survive the challenge

As India turns busier, the overburdened and slow railways in the country are lagging further and further behind air travelling. There is no easy route out for the railways that have only made to suffer all these decades.

Jun 28, 2017

Luxury on rails: Treat for passengers as 30 Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains set to get makeover

The Indian Railways has been receiving complaints relating to catering service, punctuality, toilet cleanliness and quality of linen, among other facilities provided in trains across the country.

Jun 26, 2017

World's highest railway line coming up from Bilaspur to Leh via Manali in India

Indian Railways is all set to begin the final location survey of the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line in Jammu and Kashmir this week, at an altitude of 3,300 metre. Read to know why India is building the highest railway track in the world.

Jun 25, 2017

Railways to give 40,000 coaches a facelift under retro-fitment drive

Mission Retro-Fitment, launched by Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu, will involve improvement of furnishing and amenities in the coaches and installation of centre buffer couplers.

Jun 14, 2017

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India takes pride in bullet trains but para-athlete forced to sleep on floor of Garib Rath Express

Suvarna Raj's request for a lower berth was not only ignored by railway authorities, but also by fellow passengers who refused to coordinate with her.

Jun 12, 2017

Supertrain Tejas Express starts 3 hours late; yet reaches destination a minute before schedule

The technologically advanced train, which started three hours behind schedule from Goa's Karmali, reached the destination before time, leaving the passengers stunned.

Jun 12, 2017

Railways asked to pay Rs. 75,000 as compensation to passenger whose reserved seat was occupied

One-third of the amount will be deducted from the salary of the on-duty ticket checker. Scroll to read more.

Jun 4, 2017

Data analytics can benefit railways 'immensely', says Suresh Prabhu

Railway minister Suresh Prabhu was speaking at a conference on "Data Analytics for Indian Railways" in New Delhi on Tuesday.

May 16, 2017

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