Indian Railways

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

Railways dismisses reports on women's hockey team members getting ugly treatment on train

Reports stated four members of the team were made to sit on the floor of a train.

Aug 29, 2016

'Beti Padhao-Beti Bachao' ambassador, Khel Ratna, cash: Full list of gifts Sakshi Malik is offered

The 23-year-old from Haryana became the first woman wrestler from India to win a medal in Olympics.

Aug 24, 2016

Changing union budget presentation to January

Taxman sees multiple benefits in advancing budget presentation to January

Shifting the budget presentation to January will bring in more efficiency, Central Board of Direct Taxes head Rani Singh Nair said.

Aug 24, 2016

China's high-speed train maker begins India operations, plans more plants

CRRC is planning to build more plants to produce trains, locomotive traction systems and other key parts in India.

Aug 21, 2016

Indian Railways rewards for Sakshi Malik: Rs 60 lakh, Maharajas' Express train ride and promotion

The 23-year-old became the first Indian woman to win a medal in wrestling in Olympics.

Aug 18, 2016

Chhattisgarh signs JV agreement with Indian Railways after Odisha, Haryana

Chhattisgarh becomes the third state to form joint venture with Indian Railways to speed up land acquisition among other goals.

Aug 5, 2016

Railway passengers can buy travel insurance on paying premium of Re. 1

In the event of death or permanent total disability, the railways will pay a compensation of Rs. 10 lakh to the kin.

Jul 28, 2016

Back on track with India's past: Which will be the best railways uniform theme â€” tribal art, nawabs, rustic coins and pop art? [VOTE]

The railways minister will consult the stakeholders, including the unions in the ministry, over the change in uniform.

Jul 27, 2016

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Indian Railways

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

Railways dismisses reports on women's hockey team members getting ugly treatment on train

'Beti Padhao-Beti Bachao' ambassador, Khel Ratna, cash: Full list of gifts Sakshi Malik is offered

Taxman sees multiple benefits in advancing budget presentation to January

China's high-speed train maker begins India operations, plans more plants

Indian Railways rewards for Sakshi Malik: Rs 60 lakh, Maharajas' Express train ride and promotion

Chhattisgarh signs JV agreement with Indian Railways after Odisha, Haryana

Railway passengers can buy travel insurance on paying premium of Re. 1

Back on track with India's past: Which will be the best railways uniform theme â€” tribal art, nawabs, rustic coins and pop art? [VOTE]

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train fares to cost less than airfares

Indian luxury train coaches could turn vintage restaurants

Hospital on a train: Lifeline Express completes 25 years

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

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