Indian Railways: News
16 Dec 2024
IndiaHow can waitlisted tickets get confirmed? Indian Railways reveals secret
Indian Railways has revealed its ticket confirmation process for waiting list tickets, giving passengers a clearer understanding of their chances.
04 Dec 2024
PaytmWant to book train tickets on Paytm? Follow these steps
Paytm, a popular payment services company in India, offers a range of Indian Railways-related services.
01 Dec 2024
DibrugarhRailways washing blankets twice/month after public outcry over hygiene
After public outcry over the hygiene of woolen blankets provided in AC coaches, the Northern Railway has announced that it is now washing them every 15 days.
29 Nov 2024
Ashwini Vaishnaw'Design not problem...': Minister on Vande Bharat sleeper trains' delay
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has dismissed reports of delay in manufacturing Vande Bharat sleeper trains over design clearance issues.
28 Nov 2024
Ashwini VaishnawHow clean are train blankets? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw answers
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that train blankets are washed at least once a month.
18 Nov 2024
ZomatoYou can order food from Zomato on trains: Here's how
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with popular food delivery app, Zomato.
16 Nov 2024
ChennaiRailways crackdown on reel creators; FIR against dangerous stunt performers
The Railway Board has directed all its zones to file First Information Reports (FIRs) against reel creators whose actions jeopardize rail safety or inconvenience passengers.
10 Nov 2024
BiharBihar rail worker crushed to death; probe reveals shocking details
A 35-year-old railway employee died after getting pinned between an engine and one of the carriages of a train at Barauni Junction in Bihar on Saturday.
09 Nov 2024
Ashwini Vaishnaw3 coaches of Secundrabad-Shalimar Express derail near Nalpur Station
Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur Station in Howrah, West Bengal on Saturday morning.
04 Nov 2024
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIndian Railways to launch all-in-one travel app in December
The Indian Railways will launch an all-in-one mobile app by the end of December.
03 Nov 2024
Uttar PradeshVande Bharat with Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar onboard attacked
A Vande Bharat Express train was pelted with stones on Sunday morning, shattering a window pane.
02 Nov 2024
Ministry of RailwaysIndian Railways's new train ticket reservation rules are now effective
Indian Railways has introduced a new policy, effective November 1, 2024, reducing the advance reservation period (ARP) from 120 days to 60.
24 Oct 2024
Andhra PradeshRailways to run 7,000 special trains for Chhath Puja, Diwali
The Indian Railways is all set to run 7,000 special trains for the upcoming festival season.
19 Oct 2024
IndiaWhy Railways is re-hiring retired employees
The Railway Board has launched a recruitment drive to fill 25,000 vacancies across various zones. This includes temporarily reappointing retired railway employees under the age of 65.
17 Oct 2024
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIRCTC shares plummet as Indian Railways cuts advance reservation period
Shares of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) plummeted after the Indian Railways decided to cut the advance reservation period for bookings.
17 Oct 2024
KanpurIRCTC booking: Tickets' advance reservation period reduced to 60 days
The Indian Railways has reduced the advance reservation period for train tickets from 120 days to 60 days.
12 Oct 2024
ChennaiTamil Nadu: Passenger and goods train collide; 12 coaches derail
At least 12 coaches of the 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express derailed after it collided with a stationary goods train in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district.
25 Sep 2024
Travel And Tourism'Palace on Wheels' operational; 8-day itinerary to Rajasthan, Gujarat released
The holiday season is upon us, and for those seeking a luxurious, royal-like experience, the Indian Railways's flagship train Palace on Wheels is ready to embark.
24 Sep 2024
JaipurNIA roped in to investigate railway tracks' sabotage incidents: Minister
The Indian Railways has enlisted the assistance of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and state governments to combat attempts to disrupt train operations.
23 Sep 2024
GujaratAnother sabotage bid? Iron rods found on Delhi-Bathinda Express tracks
In a potential act of sabotage, nine iron rods were discovered on the Delhi-Bathinda Express tracks in Punjab.
16 Sep 2024
Ashwini VaishnawIndian Railways is developing a super app for all services
Indian Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the development of a super app, aimed at consolidating various railway-related services.
08 Sep 2024
BalasoreMagadh Express derails in Bihar, no casualties reported
The Magadh Express derailed on the Buxar-DDU-Patna rail section in Bihar on Sunday.
06 Sep 2024
Bajrang PuniaCongress fields Vinesh Phogat from Julana, Bajrang not on list
Wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who joined the Congress party on Friday, will contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly election from the Julana seat.
01 Sep 2024
Ashwini VaishnawThis is how Vande Bharat's sleeper coach will look like
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has unveiled the prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach.
21 Aug 2024
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationPassenger finds cockroach in Vande Bharat meal, railways responds
A passenger traveling on the Vande Bharat Express from Shirdi to Mumbai, recently discovered a cockroach in his meal.
20 Aug 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI-backed CCTV cameras on locomotives will curb rail accidents
The Indian Railways has announced plans to install artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled CCTV cameras on all locomotives and at major yards.
17 Aug 2024
Ahmedabad22 Sabarmati Express coaches derail near Kanpur after hitting boulder
The Sabarmati Express (19168), en route from Varanasi to Ahmedabad, derailed between the Kanpur and Bhimsen stations in Uttar Pradesh early Saturday morning.
13 Aug 2024
BusinessIndian Railways reportedly cancels Vande Bharat train tender worth ₹30,000cr
The Indian Railways has canceled a ₹30,000 crore tender for the production and maintenance of 100 aluminum body Vande Bharat trains.
07 Aug 2024
All India Muslim Personal Law BoardWhy the government wants to curb powers of Waqf Board
The Indian government, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is preparing to revamp the Waqf Act, 1995.
30 Jul 2024
BhubaneswarExplained: Series of train accidents in 2024 raise concern
The year 2024 has been marred by a string of unfortunate incidents for the Indian Railways, with seven major accidents reported in just the first half.
30 Jul 2024
Jharkhand2 killed as coaches of Mumbai-bound train derail in Jharkhand
Two people lost their lives and 20 more sustained injuries when approximately 18 coaches of a Mumbai-bound train derailed in Jharkhand on Tuesday morning.
27 Jun 2024
KeralaKerala man dies after train's middle berth falls on him
A 60-year-old man from Kerala died in a private hospital last week while receiving treatment after the hook supporting the middle berth became disconnected and the seat fell on him.
23 Jun 2024
GSTSitharaman announces Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to combat fake GST invoicing
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a pan-India rollout of a biometric authentication system at the 53rd GST Council meeting on Saturday.
22 Jun 2024
GSTGST Council Meeting: What got cheaper and costlier
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, in its 53rd meeting held in New Delhi, has decided to implement nationwide biometric authentication to tackle fake invoicing.
18 Jun 2024
Ashwini VaishnawBengal accident: Congress seeks Vaishnaw's resignation, asks Centre 7 questions
The Congress on Tuesday called for the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, accusing the government of "destroying" the Indian Railways.
07 Jun 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)Land for jobs case: CBI files conclusive chargesheet against Lalu
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a conclusive chargesheet in the land for jobs case involving former Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav and 77 others.
29 Apr 2024
IndiaIndian Railways introduces app-based booking for unreserved, platform tickets
Indian Railways has revolutionized its ticketing system, by enabling app-based booking for unreserved and platform tickets.
23 Apr 2024
BiharIndian Railways records highest-ever passenger numbers in April
The Indian Railways (IR) has reported a record-breaking 411 million passengers traveling by train across the country within the first three weeks of April, a report in the Hindustan Times said.
02 Apr 2024
Ashwini VaishnawIndian Railways hits record ₹2.56 lakh crore revenue in FY24
The Indian Railways has achieved a new financial milestone, generating its highest ever revenue of ₹2.56 lakh crore in the fiscal year 2023-24.
27 Mar 2024
Gujarat High CourtGujarat HC pulls up Indian Railways over lion deaths
The Gujarat High Court has expressed concern over the frequent deaths of Asiatic lions on the state's railway tracks, attributing these incidents to the negligence of the Indian Railways.
04 Mar 2024
Jammu And KashmirRunaway freight train: Station master, 3 others terminated
Four Indian Railways employees were fired on Monday concerning an incident wherein a 53-wagon freight train traveled unattended for 84 km from Jammu to Punjab on February 25.
25 Feb 2024
JammuGoods train runs driverless for 80km from Jammu to Punjab
A goods train reportedly traveled nearly 80 kilometers without a driver, reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour before being stopped near Unchi Bassi in Punjab's Dasuya on Sunday.
21 Jan 2024
Consumer CourtIndian Railways to pay passenger Rs. 30,000 over dirty toilets
The Delhi District Consumer Commission has ordered Indian Railways to pay a passenger Rs. 30,000 in compensation for the physical and mental distress caused by filthy toilets and lack of water during his journey.
18 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduTamil Nadu: 500 passengers stranded, rain washes away rail tracks
Nearly 500 passengers are stuck at the Srivaikuntam Railway Station in the Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu, which continued to witness heavy rainfall on Monday.
17 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiModi to inaugurate Varanasi's 2nd Vande Bharat train, Kashi-Tamil Sangamam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly flag off the second Vande Bharat Express train in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday. He will also flag off a new train between Banaras and Kanyakumari, the country's two religious seats.
18 Nov 2023
UttarakhandUttarakhand tunnel collapse: New map reveals fault in construction
While 41 laborers remain trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, a map has reportedly surfaced, revealing a potential major oversight by the construction company.
30 Oct 2023
Andhra PradeshAndhra: 13 dead, 50 injured as 2 passenger trains collide
At least 13 individuals lost their lives, and more than 50 others suffered injuries after two passenger trains collided in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday night.
26 Oct 2023
BiharIndian Railways announces 283 special trains for Chhath Puja
In anticipation of the upcoming Chhath Puja, Indian Railways has revealed plans to introduce 283 special trains to accommodate the increased number of travelers and ease congestion.
24 Sep 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressPM Modi inaugurates 9 Vande Bharat trains across 11 states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off nine Vande Bharat Express trains via video conferencing, taking the total number of semi-high-speed trains in the country to 34.
16 Sep 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressVande Bharat sleeper, metro trains coming soon: Everything to know
The Indian Railways (IR) is set to roll out its first version of sleeper coaches under the Vande Bharat Express project by March 2024, ANI reported.
31 Aug 2023
IndiaMeet Jaya Sinha, Railway Board's first woman chairperson and CEO
The Centre on Thursday announced the appointment of Jaya Verma Sinha as the first woman CEO and chairperson of the Railway Board.
23 Aug 2023
MizoramMizoram: 17 workers dead as under-construction railway bridge collapses
At least 17 people working on an under-construction railway bridge died after it collapsed near Mizoram's Sairang on Wednesday.
21 Aug 2023
IndiaIndian Railways to launch PLI scheme to lower import dependence
Indian Railways is exploring a production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme aimed at boosting domestic manufacturing of brakes, wheels, and transmission systems for LHB and Vande Bharat train sets.
09 Aug 2023
DelhiEmployees want old pension scheme, 'maha rally' on Thursday
Thousands of government employees will likely gather for a "maha rally" at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Thursday to demand the reinstatement of the old pension scheme.
17 Jul 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressBhopal-Delhi Vande Bharat train coach catches fire, all passengers evacuated
A fire broke out in the battery box of one of the coaches of the Bhopal-to-Delhi Vande Bharat Express train on Monday morning.
10 Jul 2023
Indian ArmyFact check: Did Army jawans, passengers push start a train?
A viral video on social media—showing Indian Army personnel, police, railway staff, and passengers pushing and moving a train—claimed the transport stopped abruptly and people united to assist the loco driver.
10 Jul 2023
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationYou can order food on train using Instagram. Here's how
The Indian Railways is continuously striving to enhance the travel experience for commuters by embracing the latest innovations.
09 Jul 2023
Vande Bharat ExpressIndian Railways to roll out vintage 'electric T Train' soon
Keeping the old-world charm intact, the Indian Railways is set to soon roll out new vintage-style steam engines with the comfort of Vistadome and Vande Bharat Express coaches, reported News18.
01 Jul 2023
OdishaFaults at various levels caused Balasore train tragedy: CRS report
The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), investigating the catastrophic triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore, reportedly submitted a report to the Railway Board on Thursday that highlighted faults of the Operations (Traffic) Signaling and Telecommunication (S&T) departments.
