Indian Railways: News

08 Apr 2019

Maharashtra

2 held for travelling in train on fake disability certificate

Two persons were arrested for allegedly availing train travel concessions by submitting fake disability certificate in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said today.

IRCTC app: How to get food delivered in trains

In a bid to make catering experience for railway passengers more convenient and enjoyable, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched the Food on Track app.

31 Mar 2019

India

Indian Railways: Here's how to use free Wi-Fi at stations

Recently, the Indian Railways proudly announced that it has provided free Wi-Fi facility to more than 1,000 railway stations, across the country, so far.

30 Mar 2019

Narendra Modi

After tickets, Railways withdraws 'Main Bhi Chowkidar' tea cups

After about a week of discontinuing tickets with PM Narendra Modi's picture, Indian Railways has withdrawn their tea cups printed with BJP's campaign line, 'Mai Bhi Chowkidar' (I am also a watchman).

26 Mar 2019

Narendra Modi

After Air India, GoAir discontinues boarding passes with PM's picture

After Air India, GoAir has decided to discontinue their boarding passes featuring the pictures of PM Narendra Modi and Gujarat CM, Vijay Rupani.

25 Mar 2019

Narendra Modi

Air India withdraws boarding passes with PM Modi's picture

Air India has decided to withdraw the boarding passes featuring the pictures of PM Narendra Modi and Gujarat CM, Vijay Rupani, after former Punjab DGP Shashi Kant's tweet sparked a controversy.

19 Mar 2019

India

Indian Railways: How to cancel tickets online

Not all plans are meant to be.

15 Mar 2019

India

Soon, watch free movies and shows in Mumbai local trains

Mumbai local rail network is considered an essential lifeline of the city.

IRCTC: Tips, tricks to book confirmed Tatkal tickets online

For last-minute passenger reservations, the Indian Railways provides the online "Tatkal" ticket booking service.

13 Mar 2019

India

Indian Railways eyes ten more bullet train routes: Details here

The Indian Railways is looking to expand the bullet train network.

09 Mar 2019

India

Indian Railways: General rules about cancellations and refunds

Not all plans are meant to be.

04 Mar 2019

India

Rajdhani Express turns 50, passengers treated with delicacies, new linens

Passengers traveling in the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on Sunday received a special treat as the train turned 50 yesterday.

IRCTC: Comparing 'Tatkal' and 'Premium Tatkal' ticket bookings

For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.

01 Mar 2019

India

IRCTC's much-awaited 'iPay' payment aggregator system launched: Details here

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has finally launched its own payment aggregator system, the "IRCTC iPay" on Thursday.

23 Feb 2019

Chandigarh

Railways to launch special Statue of Unity train from March

Five months after the world's tallest statue, the Statue of Unity, was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Indian Railways is set to launch a special train service for tourists visiting the statue from March 4.

22 Feb 2019

Varanasi

Train 18 hits motorcycle, bull; woes continue

Days after it broke down after launch, Train 18, also known as the Vande Bharat Express, ran into several problems again on Wednesday.

20 Feb 2019

Times of India

Indian Railways plans to curb illegal ticket booking, train thefts

There have been countless reports of train robberies and thefts, especially on luxury trains, bound for long routes.

20 Feb 2019

X

'Tera Time Aayega': Western Railways does a Gully Boy-inspired rap

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt's Gully Boy has been getting rave reviews since its release and has got everyone trying their hand at rapping.

17 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

After breakdown, Train 18 commences its maiden commercial run

A day after it broke down on its way to Delhi from Varanasi, India's first indigenously-built semi-high speed train, Train 18, recently christened Vande Bharat Express, began its maiden commercial journey on Sunday.

12 Feb 2019

Smartphones

Want to book general, reservation train tickets online? Here's how

Booking a train ticket has become quite easy these days, thanks to technological advancements and the Indian Railways' efforts to enhance passenger convenience.

Indian Railways' concession rules for patients and senior citizens

The Indian Railways offers concessions on tickets for people belonging to certain specified categories.

08 Feb 2019

India

Rajasthan: Gujjars launch quota protest; rail-tracks blocked, Delhi-Mumbai route hit

The Gujjar community in Rajasthan has launched a protest demanding the implementation of the 5% quota in jobs and education as promised by the state government.

08 Feb 2019

Kochi

In a first, Kochi Metro launches breastfeeding pods at stations

In a heartening development, the Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) is now providing breastfeeding pods for mothers at four stations across its network.

08 Feb 2019

Google

5 useful apps for frequent Indian Railways passengers

In India, the railways are genuinely a lifeline for tourists.

08 Feb 2019

IIT Roorkee

Meet this IIT Roorkee alumnus, the brain behind 'Trainman'

Over the decades, Indian Railways has come a long way in terms of connectivity, ticketing services, and passenger amenities.

Now, read digital magazines, newspapers in train rides

If you are a frequent traveler, this new development by the Indian Railways will make you elated.

06 Feb 2019

India

#KhadiExpress: Special train dedicated to Gandhiji launching in 2 months

Indian Railways is all set to launch a special train dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi named "Khadi Express" soon.

01 Feb 2019

India

#Budget2019: Rs. 64,587cr capital support announced for Indian Railways

Talking about budget allocation for the Indian Railways, Finance Minister Piyush Goyal, during his interim Budget 2019 speech, announced capital support for the Railways to the tune of Rs. 64,587cr.

30 Jan 2019

India

How to get discount on IRCTC ticket bookings

In what comes as good news for Indian Railways passengers, various online e-wallet service providers like Paytm and MobiKwik are offering attractive discounts and cashback offers for booking rail tickets online.

29 Jan 2019

India

India's first bullet train service to say 'sorry' for delays

In a country where train delays are taken for granted, the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train service has said that it will set a new precedent.

28 Jan 2019

Lalu Prasad Yadav

IRCTC scam: Lalu Prasad, wife, son granted bail by Delhi-Court

A Delhi court today granted bail to RJD chief Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav in a money laundering case related to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam.

27 Jan 2019

India

Indian Railways names Made-in-India #Train18 as 'Vande Bharat Express'

Indian Railways has named the country's first indigenously built engine-less train, Train 18, as Vande Bharat Express, acknowledging its "Made in India" status, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said.

24 Jan 2019

Railway Ministry

Indian Railways' e-Drishti software: All you need to know

In a bid to enhance transparency and vigilance in the Railways department, the Indian Railways, in association with Centre For Railway Information Systems (CRIS) has launched a software system called e-Drishti.

22 Jan 2019

India

New Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express: Free Wi-Fi, VR headsets, and more!

The Indian Railways recently launched a third Rajdhani Express between Mumbai and Delhi that was flagged off by Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on 19 January.

20 Jan 2019

Lalu Prasad Yadav

Chai in kulhad to make a comeback at railway stations

Having been elbowed out by the more utilitarian plastic and paper cups over the years at railway stations, 'kulhads', which were introduced by former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad 15 years ago, are all set to make a comeback at catering units.

19 Jan 2019

Mumbai

New Rajdhani on Mumbai-Delhi route launched: Details here

On Saturday, the Indian Railways flagged off its latest Rajdhani Express, that will ply from the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai to the Hazrat Nizamuddin station in Delhi.

18 Jan 2019

Mumbai

All about the new Rajdhani Express between Mumbai and Delhi

A bi-weekly train between Mumbai-Delhi will begin operations tomorrow.

18 Jan 2019

India

Kumbh 2019: Indian Railways launches device for generating unreserved tickets

To facilitate the large number of pilgrims visiting the Kumbh Mela in Allahabad, from all over the country, the Indian Railways has taken a number of steps.