Indian Railways

Real reason why India is building 14 strategic rail lines

Strategic rail lines help in movement of troops, tanks and necessary supplies to border areas that are normally cut off from the rest of the country.

Dec 1, 2016

The third gender includes eunuchs and transgenders

From railways to insurance, the third gender is now official in India

The third gender is now recognised as a part of Indian society across most areas officially on application forms. The Indian railways is the latest to add this option to their reservation forms.

Nov 28, 2016

Demonetisation effect: Railways cancels service charge for online bookings until December 31

IRCTC currently charges service fee of Rs 40 per ticket for AC class and Rs 20 per ticket for non-AC sleeper class.

Nov 23, 2016

Indore-Patna Express accident: Death toll climbs to 145; Suresh Prabhu addresses Lok Sabha

The railway authorities have also issued a list of helpline numbers for citizens to reach out for information.

Nov 21, 2016

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Central Railway earns less than Rs. 6 from each suburban passenger

During April-September 2016, Central Railway earned Rs. 424.08 crore from 74.10 crore suburban passengers.

Oct 13, 2016

Indian Railways to introduce coaches with glass roof soon

The aim of introducing glass-ceiling coaches is to boost tourism in the country.

Oct 11, 2016

Beware of mushroom soup on Indian trains; this viral photo tells you why

The viral photo of a mushroom 'plantation' in a train was initially shared on Reddit.

Sep 30, 2016

RRB NTPC exams 2016 results: Where to check your results when declared

Candidates who pass RRB NTPC exams 2016 will have to appear for the mains exams to be held sometime in November or December.

Sep 29, 2016

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Indian Railways excludes RPF, RPSF employees from 78-day bonus bonanza

The decision to pay 78-day bonus will benefit about 12 lakh non-gazetted railway employees.

Sep 28, 2016

Railway employees may get 78-day pay as bonus before Dussehra

The decision of paying the bonus could cost the railways, already facing financial crunch, about Rs 2,000 crore.

Sep 25, 2016

Bullet train project: Indian Railways launches drive to hire top management

The railways invites applicants for the top four posts in the newly-formed National Highway Speed Rail Corp Ltd.

Sep 21, 2016

Despite criticism, railways to continue with flexi-fare system on premium trains

Officials have justified the surge pricing by saying that despite the hike in fares, there has been no fall in the number of bookings.

Sep 12, 2016

Spanish Talgo train clocks less than 12 hours between Delhi-Mumbai in final trial

During the trial, the high speed train completed the 1,388 km journey at a speed of 150 kmph.

Sep 11, 2016

Railways could lose passengers to airlines due to flexi-pricing

Despite rising rail fares, state-run carrier Air India said it will not increase last minute airfares or on tickets booked four hours before takeoff.

Sep 9, 2016

Railways counters opposition to flexi-pricing with innovative infographics, charts

Indian Railways tweeted a chart that compares train travel costs (non-premium) to the cost of brooms and apples.

Sep 9, 2016

Railway surge pricing is on an experimental basis, may change later

The flexi-fares the Railways introduced on Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto may not be permanent, says top official.

Sep 9, 2016

Indian Railways surge pricing: Arvind Kejriwal fibs on people's reactions, gets caught by Twitterati?

Kejriwal, apparently without talking to anyone, claimed that people were against Railways' decision to introduce flexi pricing.

Sep 8, 2016

Railway ministry to introduce flexi pricing for Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi from Sept. 9

The price of berths will increase by 10 percent of the existing fare with every 10 percent sold.

Sep 8, 2016

$5 billion fund for railway infrastructure projects coming soon

The proposed Railways of India Development Fund (RIDF) will soon be placed before the Cabinet for its approval.

Sep 4, 2016

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Indian Railways hits upon new idea to tackle land encroachment

The idea was suggested to the Indian Railways by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a meeting.

Aug 30, 2016

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Indian Railways

Real reason why India is building 14 strategic rail lines

From railways to insurance, the third gender is now official in India

Demonetisation effect: Railways cancels service charge for online bookings until December 31

Indore-Patna Express accident: Death toll climbs to 145; Suresh Prabhu addresses Lok Sabha

Central Railway earns less than Rs. 6 from each suburban passenger

Indian Railways to introduce coaches with glass roof soon

Beware of mushroom soup on Indian trains; this viral photo tells you why

RRB NTPC exams 2016 results: Where to check your results when declared

Indian Railways excludes RPF, RPSF employees from 78-day bonus bonanza

Railway employees may get 78-day pay as bonus before Dussehra

Bullet train project: Indian Railways launches drive to hire top management

Despite criticism, railways to continue with flexi-fare system on premium trains

Spanish Talgo train clocks less than 12 hours between Delhi-Mumbai in final trial

Railways could lose passengers to airlines due to flexi-pricing

Railways counters opposition to flexi-pricing with innovative infographics, charts

Railway surge pricing is on an experimental basis, may change later

Indian Railways surge pricing: Arvind Kejriwal fibs on people's reactions, gets caught by Twitterati?

Railway ministry to introduce flexi pricing for Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi from Sept. 9

$5 billion fund for railway infrastructure projects coming soon

Indian Railways hits upon new idea to tackle land encroachment

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