Indian Railways

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

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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

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

Passengers of Sealdah-bound Rajdhani Express protested over the bad dinner, in Asansol and after reaching Kolkata. The matter was raised in parliament and Suresh Prabhu gave details.

Mar 29, 2017

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

Indian Railways' Aadhaar-based online train ticketing system will prevent touts from blocking tickets in bulk and stop impersonation.

Mar 2, 2017

RailYatri launches warm milk delivery service for babies

Keeping in mind the ordeal that passengers travelling with babies undergo when trains are late, RailYatri has launched a milk delivery service at designated stations.

Feb 16, 2017

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

Belmond Royal Scotsman has launched a luxury spa called the Bamford Haybarn Spa. India has not one, but five luxury trains complete with multi-cuisine restaurants, spas, and comfortable suites.

Feb 8, 2017

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

The railways has announced that Andamans will have their first railways project connecting Diglipur with Port Blair. It will boost defence, tourism and communication.

Feb 6, 2017

Railways coming up in Tawang: While Arunachal is happy about it, China has objections

Northeast Frontier Railway's plan to bring trains to Arunachal will boost the development there, but the proximity to the border and the entire project itself is an issue for China.

Feb 5, 2017

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Union budget railways 2017: Key takeaways from Arun Jaitley's announcements

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced a corpus fund for rail safety, which will be Rs 1 lakh crore, mobilised over five years.

Feb 1, 2017

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Union Budget 2017: 10 incredible things you have to know about Indian Railways

For the first time, there won't be a separate budget for railways, breaking a 92-year-old tradition. The provisions for the state-run rail network will be part of the union budget 2017.

Jan 31, 2017

Centre to announce rail safety fund on February 1

The fund would be utilised to improve safety in the aftermath of two major rail accidents that led to the deaths of 200 people.

Jan 30, 2017

Hirakhand Express derailment: NIA team to probe the incident, headless bodies recovered

The Hirakhand Express train accident has killed 39 passengers and injured over 50.

Jan 24, 2017

Railways to set up ATMs on platforms; eyes revenues worth Rs 2,000 crore

Next week, Suresh Prabhu will launch the non-fare revenue policy that would offer various schemes for revenue-generating activities.

Jan 8, 2017

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Budget 2017: Railway coolies to get provident fund, pension benefits

The BJP government is planning to bring railway porters under the social security net of EPFO scheme.

Jan 2, 2017

India news live updates: Sasikala Natarajan to formally take charge as AIADMK General Secretary on Saturday

Read all the live updates here.

Dec 30, 2016

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Indian Railways to increase RAC seats from January 2017

More number of berths will be available under RAC for wait-listed passengers from January 16, 2017, according to Indian Railways.

Dec 30, 2016

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Railway reservations go increasingly cashless, employees could be rendered jobless

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu says 75.18 percent of ticket reservations, and 95.86 percent freight business are driving less-cash economy.

Dec 29, 2016

News Roundup: Mamata asks PM Modi to resign, Wi-Fi at 100 railway stations, Kristen Stewart's new date, and more

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Dec 27, 2016

Railway WiFi: 100 stations now WiFi enabled, another 300 planned for 2017

Union Railways Ministry had planned to provide WiFi in two phases -- cover 100 stations in 2016 and expand to 400 stations by 2017.