Indian Railways

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.

Dec 27, 2016

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Railways increases number of RAC berths, but reduces Tatkal quota in Shatabdi, Duronto and Rajdhani

There is a small increase in the number of people who can travel with RAC tickets in trains, and 10 percent cut in Tatkal quota of Shatabdi, Duronto and Rajdhani.

Dec 19, 2016

Budget 2017: Railways plans new Mumbai-Goa superfast train; separate agency to recommend fares

Railways will also provide Rs 40,000 crore for city projects to develop and strengthen the network and ensure speedy transit.

Dec 19, 2016

Ticket prices may be hiked again as railway mobilises resources for safety fund

Sources say railway has no option but to increase prices as its proposed safety fund did not get a favourable response from the finance ministry.

Dec 11, 2016

Demonetisation: You can't buy tickets for trains, metro and buses with old Rs500 notes any more

The government feels: "There has been a declining trend in the receipt of the old currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000."

Dec 9, 2016

India is likely to get a version of the Avril bullet train, thanks to Spanish firm Talgo

Talgo's CEO Jose' Maria de Oriol Fabra said the company would make a bid for the contract.

Dec 9, 2016

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Suresh Prabhu asks citizens to give up their railway subsidy

The railways will experience a shortfall of at least Rs 20,000 crore by the end of this fiscal.

Dec 8, 2016

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

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