Indian Railways

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

Suvarna Raj, a para-athlete who was given an upper berth to sleep in.

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

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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

Nirbhaya Fund to help Indian Railways install 19,000 CCTV cameras at 983 stations

Indian Railways will install 19,000 CCTV cameras for women's safety at 983 stations, with Rs 500 crore from the Nirbhaya Fund. Read to know more.

May 15, 2017

Indian Railways: Passenger earnings for FY2017 fall short of budget

As against the budget estimates of Rs 51,012 crore, the Indian Railways earned about Rs 48,000 crore.

Apr 3, 2017

Nearly 100 people killed as passenger train derails in northern India

Railway announces compensation for 50 injured as 8 coaches of Mahakaushal Express derail in UP: Is this terror on the tracks again?

Efforts are underway to determine the cause of derailment of the eight coaches of Mahakaushal Express in Uttar Pradesh with terror attack not being ruled out yet.

Mar 30, 2017

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Indian Railways

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nirbhaya Fund to help Indian Railways install 19,000 CCTV cameras at 983 stations

Indian Railways: Passenger earnings for FY2017 fall short of budget

Railway announces compensation for 50 injured as 8 coaches of Mahakaushal Express derail in UP: Is this terror on the tracks again?

Railways terminates contract of Rajdhani Express caterer after stale food makes six passengers fall ill

Soon, you won't be able to book train tickets online without Aadhaar card; Indian Railways plans to develop app by May

RailYatri launches warm milk delivery service for babies

The top 5 most luxurious train journeys in India, for those who like the good life

Andaman & Nicobar Islands to get first railway route: Here are 3 ways in which it will benefit the Union Territory

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