Indian Railways: News
12 Aug 2018
IndiaRailways asks drivers to hit top-speed if train is late
To improve the punctuality of trains, Indian Railways has asked drivers to hit top speed if the train is running late, an official said.
10 Aug 2018
MumbaiRailways to launch digital museums at 22 stations on I-Day
The Railways Ministry has decided to launch digital museums at 22 stations on Independence Day to showcase railways' history after the PMO objected to the public transporter spending on developing separate railway museums.
10 Aug 2018
New Delhi Railway StationNorthern Railway's women workers demand apron over uniform
Women workers of Northern Railway have written to the Railway Board saying that given the lack of changing room for them at most stations, their uniform should be restricted to an apron which can be worn over their regular clothes.
10 Aug 2018
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIndian Railways' concession rules for patients and senior citizens
The Indian Railways offers concessions on tickets for people belonging to certain specified categories.
09 Aug 2018
Lok SabhaRailways install door frame metal detectors at 345 stations: Gohain
The Indian Railways has installed door frame metal detectors at 345 stations while 4,780 hand-held metal detectors have been made available for checking of passengers, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain informed Lok Sabha.
09 Aug 2018
Employment74% candidates appear for online railway exam for 60,000 jobs
A record 74% candidates were present in the first shift of the railways' mega online exam for more than 60,000 jobs that began today, Indian Railways said.
09 Aug 2018
India10 rules to know about concessions offered by Indian Railways
IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) offers tickets at concessional rates to a number of specified categories.
08 Aug 2018
IndiaHere's how Indian Railways is promoting digital transactions
Recently Rajen Gohain, the Minister of State for Railways, declared that the percentage of train tickets booked digitally is on the rise, having risen to 66% of total reserved tickets in 2017-18, from 60% in 2016-17.
07 Aug 2018
WhatsAppReceived more 'good morning' forwards than complaints on helpline: Railways
A week ago, the Railways launched a number where people can send their complaints on WhatsApp.
05 Aug 2018
IndiaIf you are a student, avail these discounts by Railways
IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) offers tickets at concessional rates to a number of specified categories.
05 Aug 2018
Piyush GoyalPiyush Goyal proposes higher pay, rank for Railway General Managers
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has proposed a higher rank and pay scale for Railway General Managers, making them equivalent to Secretaries in Central government and at par with the state Chief Secretaries, Ministry source said.
05 Aug 2018
Delhi High CourtDelhi: 'Mosquito Terminator on Wheels' to spray insecticides around tracks
After much prodding by the Delhi HC, the anti-mosquito breeding fight in the capital is now getting a big weapon.
05 Aug 2018
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)#CareerBytes: Don't miss these government job vacancies
Government jobs, for their various advantages and perks, are highly sought after, and see fierce competition among aspirants.
04 Aug 2018
IndiaWant a government job? Do appear for these 5 competitive-exams
Each year, lakhs of graduates in India appear for a number of competitive exams to secure one of the coveted posts in various Government departments and corporations.
02 Aug 2018
IndiaRailways increases 'vacancies' for assistant loco pilots, technicians to 60,000
In a big relief to 47.56L candidates appearing for the first set of computer-based tests for the 26,502 vacancies of assistant loco pilots and technicians to be held on August 9, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal today said the number of "vacancies" has been more than doubled to 60,000.
02 Aug 2018
Piyush GoyalRailway Minister approves new policy for promotion of railway sportspersons
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal today approved a new policy for promotion of railway sportspersons, according to which not just those who win medals but even those who are awarded Padma Shri or have produced medal winners will be promoted as officers.
02 Aug 2018
Uttar PradeshAhead of Amit Shah's visit, Mughalsarai station being painted saffron
Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah is visiting Mughalsarai in Uttar Pradesh on August 5, and ahead of his visit, the station is being painted saffron.
01 Aug 2018
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation5 rules about online train ticket-cancellation refund policy
Not all plans are meant to be.
28 Jul 2018
Indian Premier League (IPL)#WhatARecord: Railway wagon booked in 2014 reaches destination in 2018
In what is nothing but embarrassment for Indian railways, a wagon carrying consignment worth Rs. 10 lakh, reached Basti in Uttar Pradesh, almost four years after it left Visakhapatnam.
26 Jul 2018
RajasthanRajasthan: 11-year-old girl molested by retired railway employee
A 65-year-old man, a retired employee of the Indian Railways, was booked for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl at Titeya village in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district.
24 Jul 2018
ChennaiChennai: At least five dead after falling off crowded train
At least five commuters traveling on the footboard of a Chennai local died as they hit a 'hard surface' when the train entered the St Thomas Mount station.
24 Jul 2018
Asia#IndianRailways: 5 rules every frequent railway traveler should know!
Indian Railways, which started its services 165 years ago, is considered the country's most economical mode of transportation.
23 Jul 2018
WhatsAppNow you can check status of trains on WhatsApp!
Taking its passenger services up a notch, Indian Railways has partnered with MakeMyTrip to bring to you the latest status of running trains.
22 Jul 2018
MumbaiDelhi-Mumbai special-Rajdhani unable to maintain punctuality; run-time to be increased
Unable to maintain punctuality of Bandra Terminus-Hazrat Nizamuddin special Rajdhani introduced as a faster and cheaper premium option, Indian Railways is mulling increase in its run-time by an hour to make it stick to the schedule.
20 Jul 2018
IndiaRailways to have 100% bio-toilets by 2019, says Piyush Goyal
Indian Railways will have 100% bio-toilets by next year that will make tracks safe and eliminate defecation on the rail lines, which is not only unhygienic but affects rail safety because the uric acid damages them, causing accidents, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said today.
20 Jul 2018
IndiaRajdhani, Shatabdi late by over 20% in April-June, courtesy maintenance-work
Railways' premium trains Shatabdi and Rajdhani ran late by around 30% and 22% respectively during the last two months, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain informed Rajya Sabha today.
19 Jul 2018
India70,000 candidates to get second chance for Railways recruitment exam
Railways has decided to give a second chance to 70,000 candidates, whose job applications were rejected due to faulty upload of photos.
17 Jul 2018
Uttar PradeshWill not work as bonded-laborers for senior-officials: Trackman to Goyal
Trackman Dharmendra Kumar, from the Northern Railway's Lucknow division, has said that he and his colleagues will only work for railway construction and will not build houses for their senior officials.
15 Jul 2018
IndiaAll the rules you need to know about tatkal bookings
To meet the last-minute ticketing needs of passengers, IRCTC offers online as well as offline 'tatkal' ticketing services.
15 Jul 2018
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationGarib Rath Express: Bedroll kits to be included in ticket-price
Bedroll kits could soon be included in the ticket price of Garib Rath Express, but it could cost significantly more with the railways considering a hike from Rs. 25 fixed 12 years ago in 2006, senior officials said.
13 Jul 2018
IndiaSouthern Railway has apprehended over 700 for unauthorized chain-pulling
Southern Railway today said it has apprehended 737 passengers and collected Rs. 2.8L as fine for unnecessarily pulling of alarm chain in trains from January-June 2018.
12 Jul 2018
iPhoneSouth-Central Railway to launch UTS app to benefit unreserved passengers
The Secunderabad-headquartered South Central Railway (SCR) would soon launch the Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) app for the benefit of unreserved passengers.
11 Jul 2018
MumbaiProviding refuge, serving food, rescuing stranded: Meet Mumbai's unsung heroes
Like every year, this time too Mumbai is facing a deluge and remains submerged in water due to torrential rainfall and abysmal administrative flaws.
10 Jul 2018
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIRCTC orders inquiry into food-complaint by passenger on Duronto Express
The Railways' food catering arm IRCTC has ordered an inquiry into a complaint by a passenger of the 12246 Yeswantpur-Howrah Duronto Express about the quality of food served to him.
09 Jul 2018
Madhya PradeshUP: Trains wait hours at Murshadpur, thanks to drunk stationmaster
On Friday, when trains on UP's Murshadpur route started queuing up one after another, officials were confused why there was no green light.
07 Jul 2018
OdishaBhubaneswar New station, mobile app come up before Rath Yatra
A new railway station in Odisha's Bhubaneswar and a host of other infrastructure projects were inaugurated today ahead of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra festival beginning July 14.
07 Jul 2018
XPassenger's tweet saves 26 minor girls from being trafficked
Thanks to a tweet by a passenger, 26 underage girls who were being trafficked via the Muzaffarpur-Bandra Awadh Express were rescued by the GRP and the RPF.
07 Jul 2018
MaharashtraMaharashtra: Railways awaiting govt nod to act against plastic-ban violators
Over two weeks after the Central Railways (CR) and the Western Railways (WR) authorities requested the Maharashtra Environment Ministry to authorize them to act against the plastic ban violators and penalize them, they are still waiting for a response, an official said today.
07 Jul 2018
India5 must-have official apps for frequent train travelers
Indian Railways, which started its services 165 years ago, is considered the country's most economical mode of transportation.
06 Jul 2018
Bollywood"Chaiyya-Chaiyya" train to get theme-based restaurant, other attractions
The heritage Nilgiris Mountain Railway (NMR), operating mountain train services to the famous hill resort town of Ooty, is set to get new attractions, including a 'Coachteria', to woo tourists.
