Indian Railways: News
17 Jan 2019
IndiaIndian Railways helps woman passenger on period with sanitary pad
Traveling during menstruation can be daunting.
17 Jan 2019
Railway Police2 AC coaches of Jammu-Delhi Duronto Express looted by men
In a shocking incident, two AC coaches of the Jammu-Delhi Duronto Express were looted by armed men in the early hours of Thursday, at the outskirts of Delhi.
16 Jan 2019
IndiaIRCTC installs first-ever Pizza Vending Machine at Mumbai railway station
Pizza lovers, and Indian railways passengers, both of which are high in numbers, have something to rejoice!
16 Jan 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: 7 advanced features on the new IRCTC website
The official Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website was given a major upgradation last year.
16 Jan 2019
IndiaTrain 18: Meet the brains behind India's first engine-less train
Train 18, India's first indigenously built engine-less train, recently became the fastest train in the country after hitting speeds of over 180 kmph in a trial run.
12 Jan 2019
IndiaIndian Railways' new move to reduce on-board bed-roll theft
The Indian Railways is always on lookout to enhance on-board facilities for its passengers to make the journey more enjoyable and convenient.
11 Jan 2019
Delhi WeatherDelhi: Fog reduces visibility, 11 trains delayed by 2-3 hours
The minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 7 degree Celsius today, with eleven trains running late due to fog.
10 Jan 2019
IndiaRailways: How to check train PNR status via SMS, website
An Indian Railways Passenger Name Record (PNR) is a number assigned to a passenger or a group of passengers that contains a set of personal and travel information of the passenger(s).
10 Jan 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: Take the spectacular Patalpani-Kalakund heritage train ride!
The Patalpani-Kalakund heritage train was introduced by the Western zone of Indian Railways on December 25, 2018.
09 Jan 2019
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIndian Railways: How to download IRCTC Food on Track app
In a bid to make catering experience for railway passengers more convenient and enjoyable, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched the Food on Track app.
08 Jan 2019
Delhi WeatherDelhi: Foggy morning delays 14 trains by roughly 2 hours
It was a cold, foggy morning in the national capital today with the minimum temperature settling at 7 degree Celsius, normal for the season.
06 Jan 2019
SecurityRailways to introduce airport-like security at train stations: Details here
The Indian Railways is planning to ramp up security at train stations, and the plan is to make them akin to airports.
06 Jan 2019
IndiaIndian Railways: Major eco-friendly steps taken by the national transporter
With the vision of supporting the cause of environment protection and preservation, the Railway Ministry has taken various measures, in recent years.
05 Jan 2019
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Delhi: Visibility drops due to dense fog, 13 trains delayed
Thirteen trains were delayed by two to three hours due to fog in Delhi, which recorded a low of 5.4 degree Celsius this morning.
04 Jan 2019
IndiaRailway ticketing, Aadhaar, GST, more: Major policy changes in 2019
Apart from celebrating endings and beginnings, and cooking life-amending resolutions, New year is also a good time to look ahead for official policy changes taking place in the coming year.
02 Jan 2019
IndiaImportant changes in 2019 every Indian should be aware of
The New Year 2019 is finally here and it is now time to know what changes this year brings to our lives.
31 Dec 2018
IndiaIndian Railways to build affordable capsule hotels at railway stations
In a bid to make passenger lodging more convenient and comfortable, the Indian Railways is planning to introduce capsule hotels at major railway stations, across the country.
30 Dec 2018
Technology#ThatWas2018: A year of 'firsts' for Indian Railways; highlights here
With year coming to an end, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal had described the Indian Railways' year as being one of 'many firsts'.
27 Dec 2018
National Crime Records BureauRailways develops AI-powered robot to help identify faults in trains
To eliminate human errors and improve the safety of trains, the Central Railways has developed an AI-powered robot that can take pictures and record videos of the undergears of trains to help engineers identify faults.
26 Dec 2018
MumbaiGood news for railway passengers, pod-hotel coming up near Mumbai-Central
In a bid to provide passengers the best lodging comfort, Indian Railways-owned IRCTC is planning to build a pod hotel near Mumbai Central station.
25 Dec 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi inaugurates Bogibeel bridge, India's longest rail-cum-road bridge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bogibeel bridge in Assam today, in a bid to commemorate the birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the man who commenced the project.
24 Dec 2018
PaytmNow, book train tickets via Paytm at zero extra cost
There's a good number of third-party payment gateways that facilitate online train ticket bookings.
23 Dec 2018
Integral Coach FactoryFirst Train 18 scheduled to run on Delhi-Varanasi route
The first Train 18 will run between Delhi and Varanasi, on December 29, the Indian Railways said, in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha.
21 Dec 2018
Jammu And KashmirWinter is Coming: Baramulla-Banihal train-ride will remind you of 'GoT'
'Winter Is Coming' - these three words bring images of the snow-covered land of Winterfell from the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, in our heads.
20 Dec 2018
IndiaTrain 18 to make commercial debut on December 29
India's fastest indigenously manufactured train, Train 18, is all set to make its debut before the end of this year.
20 Dec 2018
India#IndianRailways: How Railways is planning to improve cleanliness of toilets
Over the decades, Indian Railways has come a long way in terms of connectivity, ticketing services, passenger amenities, convenience, and comfort.
20 Dec 2018
IndiaIRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
16 Dec 2018
Republic DayIt's all about Kumbh-Mela this season! Railways proposes 800 trains
To facilitate pilgrims arriving in large numbers during the Kumbh Mela in 2019, the Railways has proposed running 800 special trains from various stations of UP's Prayagraj district.
14 Dec 2018
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIRCTC: Comparing 'Tatkal' and 'Premium Tatkal' ticket bookings
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
14 Dec 2018
IndiaIndian Railways bookings: Key rules to know about ticket reservations
Indian Railways allows passengers to book train tickets offline (through reservation counters) and online (via e-ticketing service- IRCTC's portal).
11 Dec 2018
AllahabadRailways gives Prayagraj station beautiful makeover ahead of 'Kumbh Mela'
Indian Railways has always strived to give a memorable experience to passengers.
09 Dec 2018
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIRCTC bookings: Tips to get a confirmed Tatkal ticket
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
07 Dec 2018
India#Train18: Launch date, route, features of India's first engine-less train
Train 18, the first engine-less train in India, is set to become the country's fastest after breaching the 180kmph mark during a test run on the Kota-Sawai Madhopur section.
03 Dec 2018
IndiaIndian Railways: How to transfer train ticket to blood relations
For facilitating last-minute change in plans of the passengers, the Indian Railways offers the option of transferring ticket to one of their blood relations.
02 Dec 2018
IndiaEngine-less Train 18 breaches 180kmph mark; might make January debut
India's first engine-less train, dubbed Train 18, breached the 180kmph mark on Sunday, two weeks after trial runs first commenced.
02 Dec 2018
ShimlaTourists to enjoy Railways' first hop-on-hop-off service on Kalka-Shimla route
A train journey in the hilly areas makes the moments memorable. The new service by Indian Railways will give another level of excitement to tourists visiting Shimla.
02 Dec 2018
India#IndianRailways: This new rule helps waitlisted passengers get confirmed tickets
In a huge relief for passengers, the Indian Railways is rolling out a new rule from January next year in order to increase the number of confirmed tickets by using advanced technology.
01 Dec 2018
IndiaIRCTC: Know chances/probability of waitlisted train ticket getting confirmed
Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a new service, under which the passengers can check the probability of their waitlisted ticket getting confirmed, while booking tickets online on the new IRCTC website or app.
30 Nov 2018
Jammu And KashmirPDP, People's Conference spar over Center's decision to extend rail-link
Mainstream politicians in Kashmir have welcomed the Center's decision to extend the Banihal-Baramulla railway link in the valley to the frontier district of Kupwara, but the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the People's Conference jostled on the social media seeking credit for the decision.
30 Nov 2018
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIRCTC bookings: Tips to get a confirmed Tatkal ticket
For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.
