Indian Railways: News
12 Sep 2017
IndiaBullet trains might change the face of Railways in India
PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe will lay the foundation stone of India's bullet train on September 14 in Ahmedabad.
10 Sep 2017
HyderabadSemi-high speed rail-corridor to reduce Nagpur-Hyderabad travel-time to 3 hours
Indian Railways is planning to bring down the rail journey time between Maharashtra's Nagpur and Hyderabad to three hours from the current nine hours.
08 Sep 2017
IndiaAfter three derailments, new Railways Minister focuses on damage control
Yesterday, Piyush Goyal faced a tough day in office as he had to answer for three derailments and one an-almost derailment, just a few days after he was appointed Railways minister.
07 Sep 2017
DelhiDelhi: Ranchi Rajdhani Express derails; no casualties so far
The engine and a power car of the Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express have derailed near Delhi's Shivaji Bridge.
07 Sep 2017
Piyush GoyalShaktipunj Express derails in UP, no casualties
Days after former railway minister Suresh Prabhu was removed reportedly over back-to-back train accidents, seven coaches of the Shaktipunj Express derailed today in UP's Sonbhadra.
05 Sep 2017
IndiaWill the Goyal magic work on the Indian Railways?
On September 3, following the cabinet reshuffle, Piyush Goyal was appointed the new railway minister.
05 Sep 2017
ChennaiGlass roof, LCDs, freezer: Central Railways gets first Vistadome coach
With the latest shipment from the Integrated Coach Factory in Chennai, quality of trains in Central Railways has gone up a notch.
03 Sep 2017
IndiaIndia to soon get hi-tech tilting trains
India has signed an MoU with Switzerland for hi-tech tilting trains- trains that will tilt while crossing a bend, just like motorbikes do on winding roads.
02 Sep 2017
MumbaiMumbai: "Hero" loco-pilots of derailed Duronto Express to be felicitated
Indian Railways is going felicitate the locomotive pilot (engine driver) Virender Singh and senior assistant loco pilot Abhay Kumar of the Mumbai-bound Duronto Express that recently derailed near Asangaon.
02 Sep 2017
Suresh PrabhuWorld Bank suggests safety measures for Indian Railways
The World Bank, in a recent report, has proposed several recommendations for the Indian Railways.
23 Aug 2017
InsuranceGet Indian Railways' Rs. 10lakh travel insurance for 92 paise
When Rs. 10 lakh travel insurance costs just 92 paise, it's a no-brainer that one should definitely take it.
23 Aug 2017
Train DerailsUP: Kaifiyat Express derails, 70 people injured
Nine coaches of the Azamgarh-Delhi Kaifiyat Express derailed near the Auraiya district in UP early in the morning, injuring at least 70 people.
20 Aug 2017
Train DerailsUtkal Express derailment: Driver didn't know track was under maintenance
The death toll in the Utkal Express derailment has reached 23; another 70-100 are injured.
18 Aug 2017
IndiaThe Rajdhani robbery: Was it an insider's job?
On the night of August 15-16, several passengers onboard the Mumbai-Delhi August Kranti Rajdhani Express woke up to find their valuables missing.
15 Aug 2017
DelhiRs. 12cr from Nirbhaya Fund for CCTVs at railway stations
Railway stations in the Delhi Division have seen some horrific crimes in recent times. In June at Ballabgarh, Junaid Khan was lynched on a train.
14 Aug 2017
IndiaIndian Railways' passengers will get video entertainment via Wi-Fi soon
The Indian Railways' bid to up its non-fare revenue is going to be a boon for passengers.
05 Aug 2017
BiharNow, railway passenger served pakoda containing 'horrible looking bug'
In under two weeks, catering in railways has been hit by more than one controversy. First, there was the CAG report saying food served on trains is unfit for consumption.
03 Aug 2017
IndiaIndian Railways kick-starts its 'ePaylater' scheme, Tatkal rumors quashed
Now you can book Tatkal tickets through IRCTC's website via "buy rail tickets now and pay later" scheme. Under this scheme, payment can be done within next 14 days of booking an e-ticket from the IRCTC website.
02 Aug 2017
KarnatakaKarnataka govt to provide rail link from Yeshwantpur to airport
After getting in-principal approval from railways, Karnataka government plans to provide suburban rail connectivity between Yeshwantpur and KIA.
31 Jul 2017
Central RailwayRailways plans designer blankets, frequent cleaning cycles
There have been an increasing number of complaints against dirty blankets being used by the Indian Railways.
30 Jul 2017
Travel And TourismIndian Railways: Now carry home-cooked food while traveling
After being flooded with complaints of poor quality food, Railway Board chairman AK Mittal has asked travellers to carry home-cooked food to avoid any trouble.
26 Jul 2017
MumbaiRailway ministry to launch single ticket system in Mumbai
In order to ease travelling for commuters and reduce losses, railway ministry will integrate ticketing system in next three years and kickstart it in Mumbai on pilot basis.
26 Jul 2017
Suresh PrabhuRailway passenger finds lizard in their biryani
When a passenger on the Howrah-Delhi Poorva Express on July 25 ordered biryani, they weren't expecting what came with it: a lizard.
26 Jul 2017
IndiaAir Travel will overtake Indian Railways soon, says internal report
In the near future, upper-class passengers will choose domestic airlines over Indian Railways as the preferred method of long-distance travel.
24 Jul 2017
MumbaiRail hostesses to soon greet passengers on Mumbai-Goa Tejas Express
The ride to Goa on the Tejas Express, India's fastest train, is set to get more luxurious: rail hostesses will soon be at the service of passengers, just like on flights.
22 Jul 2017
IndiaCAG finds some serious lapses across Union Ministries, Departments
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) presented 14 audit reports related to various Ministries and Departments in the Parliament.
21 Jul 2017
KFCContaminated food, unpurified water... What exactly is railways serving you?
A joint audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Railways has revealed alarming facts: contaminated and recycled food, unpurified water direct from taps and other edibles unfit for consumption is being served on trains and stations.
19 Jul 2017
Cricket: News, Stats and more!Sourav Ganguly fights over train berth
Former Indian captain and a member of BCCI Cricket Advisory Committee, Sourav Ganguly found himself in trouble as he boarded a train for the first time since 2001.
17 Jul 2017
Ministry Of Home AffairsIndian Railways has highest number of pending cases: Law Ministry
As per the Law Ministry reports, the railways is the biggest litigant among the government departments as it has nearly 66,000 pending cases in courts.
06 Jul 2017
Narendra Modi'Give It Up': Government extends subsidy campaign to railways
The government is extending its subsidy reduction plans to more sectors. After targeting LPG and food, now the Centre wants people to give up their rail fare subsidy.
30 Jun 2017
Prime MinisterReport: Steel shortage delays crucial Indian Railways' safety modernization
The Indian Railways' planned multi-billion dollar safety modernization plan is facing delays as the state-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) is unable to meet the demand for new rails.
24 Jun 2017
IndiaRailways to build Rs. 8cr high-tech train for next President
While India is yet to decide on its next President, looks like the Railway Ministry is already busy with preparations for Pranab Mukherjee's successor.
20 Jun 2017
MumbaiRebooted-Rajdhani: Travel from Delhi to Mumbai in 12 hours
Indian Railways is considering upgrading the Mumbai-Delhi and Delhi-Howrah rail corridors to cut down travel time. By 2021, passengers might reach Delhi from Mumbai or Howrah in 12 hours instead of 17.
15 Jun 2017
IndiaMcDonald's, KFC, Domino's and more, now on Indian Railways!
Indian Railways is going all out to make train journeys a more-than-comfortable experience for passengers. After a series of innovations, it is now giving people the option of ordering their favorite items from Domino's, KFC and more!
13 Jun 2017
MaharashtraIndian Railways works for better toilets and facilities for disabled
The Indian Railways has been focusing much on improving services. This time, its eyes are on the dismal state of toilets and facilities for the differently-abled.
08 Jun 2017
MumbaiMaharashtra's Konkan route to get 21 new railway stations
With the purpose of expansion and modernization, 21 new railways stations will be added on the Konkan route in Maharashtra.
05 Jun 2017
MumbaiMumbai- Indian railways to run AC coaches on Suburban Railway
The Indian Railways will run AC coaches on western line of Mumbai Suburban Railway. It will start by September 2017.
