Food unfit for consumption being sold at railway stations: CAG
The CAG performance audit found unpurified tap water being used to make beverages, uncovered and unwashed waste bins, food left out in the open, and rats and cockroaches at catering units in trains and stations.
Jul 21, 2017, 22:17 PM IST
Railways launches mobile app that does more than just booking
The Railways on Friday launched an integrated mobile application to cater to various passenger requirements, including ticket booking, inquiry, on-board cleaning and ordering meal on a single platform.
Jul 14, 2017, 19:12 PM IST
India's first solar passenger train to be flagged off by Railway Minister on Friday
India's first solar train will be launched on July 14, 2017. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu will flag the train. This train has 10 coaches.
Jul 13, 2017, 17:10 PM IST
Not denied visa to India Foundation researchers: Chinese Embassy
On Friday, BJP General Secretary Ram Madhav, who is on the Board of Directors of India Foundation, had denied media reports that he was denied visa by China but confirmed that visas of two of their researchers were rejected.
Jul 08, 2017, 12:34 PM IST
GST, a great unifying factor: Union Minister
Though some (political parties) were criticising GST, their coming together for shaping such a reform was commendable, he said.
Jul 03, 2017, 16:57 PM IST
In pics: Know about the additional features of new rake in Humsafar Express
Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inspected the new rake of Humsafar Express with additional features on Wednesday at Delhi Safdarjung Railway Station.
Jun 14, 2017, 17:25 PM IST
Para-athlete forced to sleep on floor after being allotted upper berth in train, Suresh Prabhu orders inquiry
Suvarna had represented India in the Asian Para Games in South Korea in 2014 and has won two medals at the Thailand Para Table Tennis Open 2013.
Jun 13, 2017, 11:21 AM IST
3 years of Modi govt: Exclusive chat with Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
In an exclusive interview with Railway Minister of India Suresh Prabhu, he reveals how the condition of Indian Railways has changed.
May 29, 2017, 16:51 PM IST
Narendra Modi meets Mauritius PM Pravind Jugnauth
Jugnauth was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
May 27, 2017, 13:06 PM IST
Mauritius PM Pravind Kumar Jugnauth given ceremonial welcome, visits Rajghat
Prime Minister Jugnauth was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the forecourt of the official presidential residence.
May 27, 2017, 10:58 AM IST
First high-speed Mumbai-Goa Tejas Express makes first trip today
The Tejas Express boasts of several modern facilities on-board like LED TV and tea/coffee vending machine, will travel from CST for Goa today.
May 22, 2017, 16:46 PM IST
High-speed Tejas Express: All you need to know- timings, reservation, services, fare
Indian Railways will introduce the high speed, air-conditioned Tejas Express between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Mumbai and Karmali for the first time on Monday.
May 22, 2017, 11:26 AM IST
Rail tickets likely to get costlier as ministry mulling to impose safety cess
The railways is considering imposing safety cess on train tickets to be utilised for strengthening accident prevention measures.
May 18, 2017, 23:25 PM IST
Environment Minister Anil Dave dies at 61; political leaders condole – Who said what
Union Environment Minister Anil Madhav Dave passed away on Thursday.
May 18, 2017, 10:41 AM IST
Akshay Kumar meets Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu and promotes #SwachchAzaadi
The National Award winning actor Akshay Kumar has been starring in films which are heavily content-driven and have a social message too. Recently, the Khiladi Kumar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed about his upcoming film 'Toilet-Ek Prem Katha' which will bring the importance of sanitation in the limelight.
May 17, 2017, 13:46 PM IST
Projects launched to facilitate Mumbai's local train commuters
"Our focus is on improving passenger experience. Through these measures, we have fulfilled the long-standing demand of the commuters," he said after inaugurating the projects through video-conferencing at the Rail Bhavan here.
May 16, 2017, 19:13 PM IST
Char Dham journey to become more comforatble: Prabhu
"With the construction of the rail line, Char Dham Yatra will become more comfortable and convenient for pilgrims," Prabhu said.
May 13, 2017, 21:20 PM IST
Rail connectivity for Char Dham pilgrims soon
The existing rail heads or the nearest railway stations to the proposed Char Dham are Doiwala, Rishikesh, and Karanprayag.
May 11, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
By 2021, you can get confirmed berth on your preferred train
Come 2021 and a passenger could be assured of a confirmed berth on his preferred train, if the railways' plan to augment capacity on busy routes materialises.
Apr 28, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
No privatisation of Indian railways: Suresh Prabhu
The Indian Railways' public services obligation are currently almost Rs 30,000-35,000 crore.
Apr 27, 2017, 12:15 PM IST