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Railways Deploy THESE Special Trains From Border Areas Amid Border Tensions, Confirms Railway Board

Indian Railways operates special trains from border areas to ensure safe movement of civilians amid escalating regional tensions.

 

May 10, 2025, 17:03 PM IST

Amrit Bharat Express Fare Revealed: Higher Than Usual, No Concession On Tickets

Soon after Ashwini Vaishnaw examined the new Amrit Bharat Express train, the Railway Board released fare details; Rs 35 minimum for 1-50 km, excluding reservation fees.

Dec 27, 2023, 19:00 PM IST

Indian Railways To Study Impact Of Medicines Taken By Drivers, Guards On Safety

Lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, and severe mental stress due to the harsh working conditions are on a rise among Railway drivers and guards.

Sep 05, 2023, 21:50 PM IST

Who Is Jaya Verma Sinha? Indian Railways' First Woman CEO In 166 Years

In her role as the CEO and Chairperson of the railway board, Jaya Verma Sinha is responsible for the overall transportation of freight and passenger services on Indian Railways.

Sep 01, 2023, 11:57 AM IST

Vande Bharat Express Trains Have 'Very Good' Fire Safety Arrangements: Railway Board Chairman

Quashing safety related concerns on the Vande Bharat Express Trains, Railway Board Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said these semi-high-speed trains have "very good" arrangements.

Jul 24, 2023, 17:50 PM IST

Indian Railways To Run Scheduled Low-Cost Non-AC Trains For Low-Income Passengers

The move by the Railways comes at a time when the issue of overcrowding in passenger trains has been flagged by passengers especially on social media. 

Jul 20, 2023, 12:29 PM IST

Indian Railways To Offer Meal At Rs 20, Bottled Water To General Coach Passengers

Normally every Indian Railway train, including mail/express trains have atleast two General coaches one near the locomotive and one at the end of the train.

Jul 20, 2023, 12:01 PM IST

Ensure Basic Amenities In General Coaches: Orders Railway Board After Images Of Packed Trains Go Viral

A slew of images of general-class train coaches of the Indian Railways packed to the brim during the summer season surfaced on social media.

Jun 22, 2023, 09:19 AM IST

Big evidence found by CBI from the place of incident?

Odisha Coromandal Express Accident: CBI has intensified the investigation regarding the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. The CBI is present at the spot for about one and a half hours. Learn in detail in this report where the CBI investigation has reached.

Jun 06, 2023, 19:20 PM IST

The 'eyewitness' who closely watched the Balasore accident came in front... told the whole story

Odisha Train Accident: People were horrified to see the pictures of the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. Now Venkatesh NK, an important eyewitness who saw this accident very closely, told the incident in detail. watch video

Jun 06, 2023, 18:12 PM IST

Important meeting of Ashwini Vaishnav with senior railway officials on Balasore accident

Odisha Train Accident: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has called an important meeting regarding the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. In this meeting, the reason behind the accident is being discussed.

Jun 06, 2023, 13:10 PM IST

Railway Board's PMO important information, 'conspiracy possible behind the accident' - sources

Odisha Coromandal Express Accident: Railway Board has given important information to the PMO regarding the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. Sources say that the Railway Board said that a conspiracy could be possible behind the accident.

Jun 06, 2023, 13:06 PM IST

IRCTC Big Update! Blankets, bedsheets could make re-entry to trains from THIS date

The Railway Board is expected to resume bedroll service that provides passengers with bed sheets, pillows, and blankets in trains starting from December 1

Nov 26, 2021, 16:29 PM IST

Railway Kitchen Special Report: Catering service will start again in trains

Railways have decided to start catering service once again with cooked food in trains. Railway Board gave this information on Wednesday. Watch the special report of Zee News from the railway kitchen.

Nov 25, 2021, 20:20 PM IST

Railway Board decides to drop 'special train' tag, return to pre-COVID fares

The Railway Board said trains will now be operated with their regular numbers and fares will revert to normal pre-Covid prices.

Nov 12, 2021, 21:53 PM IST

Indian Railways lost 1,952 employees due to COVID-19 since March 2020, reporting 1,000 new cases daily

The country’s largest transporter is reporting around 1,000 new cases of COVD-19 infection on a daily basis, the Railway Board chief said.

May 11, 2021, 10:44 AM IST

Indian Railways to run 40 ‘clone’ trains from September 21 to clear long waiting list

In a big relief for millions of passengers, the Indian Railways has decided to run 40 pairs of new special trains or clone trains from September 22 for which the reservations will begin from September 10. The Railways will monitor all the trains currently in operation to determine which ones have long waiting lists.

Sep 16, 2020, 10:05 AM IST

Railway official's 'depressed' minor girl kills mother, brother in UP's Lucknow

A ‘depressed’ minor girl allegedly shot dead her mother and brother at their residence in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow on Saturday, a senior police official said.

Aug 29, 2020, 21:59 PM IST

No job cuts but profiles may change: Indian Railways

In an online briefing, Director General (HR) Railway Board, Anand S Khati said the Railways will be "rightsizing and not downsizing".

Jul 03, 2020, 23:27 PM IST

Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav's term extended by 1 year

The term of Chairman of Railway Board VK Yadav has been extended by a period of one year, the government said on Tuesday.

Dec 31, 2019, 22:57 PM IST