Indian Railways

India's plan for public-private partnerships and investments in railways set to transform the sector

It is going to be a win-win situation for all concerned, CEO of Niti Aayog, Amitabh Kant, said at the press conference at National Media Center, outlining the future of Indian Railways.

Sep 18, 2020

People stranded in Hyderabad due to the ongoing nationwide lockdown imposed to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, arrive at Secunderabad Junction railway station to board special trains being run by the Indian Railways to return to their respective nativ

Railways moves to end colonial-era 'khalasi' system of appointing bungalow peons

The Railway Board has said the issue regarding telephone attendant-cum-dak khalasis (TADKs) is under review in an order issued yesterday (August 6).

Aug 7, 2020

Big relief to train passengers as Tatkal ticket bookings resume

The Railways had suspended passenger, mail and express trains during the nationwide lockdown from March 25

Jun 30, 2020

Indian Railways cancels all passenger trains till Aug 12; how to apply for refund

Passengers who booked trains between July 1 and August 12 can apply for a refund regardless of online or PRC booking. Here's everything you need to know.

Jun 25, 2020

Railways to detrain all passengers even if one shows symptoms of coronavirus infection

Once the coaches were sanitised, the passengers who were neither infected nor showing any of its symptoms would be allowed back on board before the train resumes its journey.

May 21, 2020

Two intra-state trains allowed in Karnataka from May 22: South Western Railways

The Railways has also announced that it will also begin operations of non-air conditioned passenger train services for all routes from June 1.

May 21, 2020

Karnataka ferries 19,690 migrant workers home in 15 Shramik trains

The South Western Railway (SWR) zone has run 15 Shramik special trains to transport 19,690 migrants back home to seven states in the north and east India, an official said.

May 21, 2020

Indian Railways to run 200 non-AC passenger trains daily from June 1, online bookings soon

All categories of passengers will be allowed to book tickets which will be available online as tickets from stations are not allowed.

May 20, 2020

Indian Railways earns over Rs 760,000 thousand from sale of 2.05 lakh tickets

The Indian Railways, which started bookings for 15 pairs of Special Rajdhani Express, has earned Rs 76.22 crore from the sale of 2.05 lakh tickets in a week, officials said on Monday.

May 18, 2020

Indian Railways cancels all regular train services till June 30, Shramik special trains to continue

Shramik trains and the special trains that ferry home lakhs of stranded migrant workers and other people amid the lockdown will continue its services.

May 14, 2020

Indian Railways will issue tickets to wait-listed passengers; allow more trains

The special trains for passengers that started running from Tuesday, May 12, will now be having waiting lists starting May 22.

May 14, 2020

Things you need to know about travelling in special trains during COVID-19 lockdown

If you're planning to travel by train, here are a few guidelines that IRCTC has laid out for everyone to follow.

May 13, 2020

Raliways makes Arogya Setu app mandatory for passengers before journey, many without smartphones fails to book tickets

Nearly two months after suspending operations due to the nationwide lockdown to contain the spread of deadly coronavirus pandemic, the Indian Railways is resuming passenger train services from Tuesday, May 12.

May 12, 2020

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Railways to open select reservation counters for freedom fighters, MPs

Railway officials stated that ticket fare concessions can only be availed by patients, students and people with disabilities while no concessions for senior citizens are applicable

May 12, 2020

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Indian Railways special trains to start on Tuesday: Know timings, new rules

Earlier today, Railways confirmed that all the passengers will be thermally screened at the station and they will need to arrive at the station 90 minutes prior to the departure of the train.

May 11, 2020

IRCTC booking to restart at 6 pm, website hasn't crashed, clarifies Railways

The IRCTC website crashed due to heavy online traffic as passengers waiting for over a month and a half immediately started logging in to book for the 15 pairs of the Special trains.

May 11, 2020

Irctc train booking: Ticket reservation opens today at 4 pm, trains to start from May 12 for major stations

Union Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal announced that railway operations will resume with 15 pairs of special trains connecting New Delhi with major stations across India, initially.

May 10, 2020

Aurangabad train mishap: 16 Chhattisgarh-bound migrant workers run over by goods train in Maharashtra

The accident took place on the Aurangabad-Jalna railway line and police have rushed to the spot. According to initial reports, the labourers were sleeping on the track when they were run over by a speeding goods train.

May 8, 2020

MHA allows special trains for migrant labourers, stranded students and tourists

The national transporter has suspended regular services of passenger and express trains until further notice, running only freight and special parcel trains to ensure supply of essential items across the country.

May 1, 2020

Indian Railways starts another special train for migrants from Kerala to Bhubaneshwar

All migrants who will be brought to the station by the state government will be allowed to board.

May 1, 2020

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Indian Railways

India's plan for public-private partnerships and investments in railways set to transform the sector

Railways moves to end colonial-era 'khalasi' system of appointing bungalow peons

Big relief to train passengers as Tatkal ticket bookings resume

Indian Railways cancels all passenger trains till Aug 12; how to apply for refund

Railways to detrain all passengers even if one shows symptoms of coronavirus infection

Two intra-state trains allowed in Karnataka from May 22: South Western Railways

Karnataka ferries 19,690 migrant workers home in 15 Shramik trains

Indian Railways to run 200 non-AC passenger trains daily from June 1, online bookings soon

Indian Railways earns over Rs 760,000 thousand from sale of 2.05 lakh tickets

Indian Railways cancels all regular train services till June 30, Shramik special trains to continue

Indian Railways will issue tickets to wait-listed passengers; allow more trains

Things you need to know about travelling in special trains during COVID-19 lockdown

Raliways makes Arogya Setu app mandatory for passengers before journey, many without smartphones fails to book tickets

Railways to open select reservation counters for freedom fighters, MPs

Indian Railways special trains to start on Tuesday: Know timings, new rules

IRCTC booking to restart at 6 pm, website hasn't crashed, clarifies Railways

Irctc train booking: Ticket reservation opens today at 4 pm, trains to start from May 12 for major stations

Aurangabad train mishap: 16 Chhattisgarh-bound migrant workers run over by goods train in Maharashtra

MHA allows special trains for migrant labourers, stranded students and tourists

Indian Railways starts another special train for migrants from Kerala to Bhubaneshwar

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