Major train tragedies averted in Dhanbad, Malda – Know what happened
Major train tragedies were averted in Dhanbad and Malda on Thursday.
Jan 26, 2017, 19:22 PM IST
NIA to probe train derailments in Kanpur, Kuneru after Suresh Prabhu calls for detailed investigation
The National Investigating Agency (NIA) will probe the recent train derailments in Kanpur and Kuneru, a day after Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu called for a detailed investigation.
Jan 26, 2017, 14:04 PM IST
Suresh Prabhu asks Rajnath Singh for NIA probe into recent train accidents
Concerned by recent cases of train derailments, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu wrote to Home Minister Rajnath Singh seeking an NIA probe into the alleged possibilities of rail track sabotage by "outsiders", officials said on Wednesday.
Jan 25, 2017, 23:00 PM IST
'Raees' promotions by train: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu orders probe into Vadodara station death
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday ordered a probe after a man died at the Vadodara railway station during a promotional tour of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's movie "Raees".
Jan 24, 2017, 16:12 PM IST
Stringent action against guilty in Hirakhand Express mishap: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday said "stringent action" will be taken against those found responsible for the derailment of Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express today which has killed at least 39 people.
Jan 23, 2017, 00:12 AM IST
39 killed in Hirakhand Express derailment in Andhra Pradesh; Suresh Prabhu orders probe
At least 39 people were killed and 69 injured when engine and nine coaches of Jagdalpur -Bhubaneswar Hirakhand Express jumped the tracks in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district.
Jan 23, 2017, 00:04 AM IST
Rail link plan with Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Nepal: Prabhu
The Centre is mulling linking neighbouring countries like Bhutan, Myanmar, Bangladesh and Nepal through the railways.
Jan 20, 2017, 20:37 PM IST
Suresh Prabhu launches faster, easier IRCTC Rail Connect app, to replace old app
IRCTC has launched new Android App to ease Rail ticket booking.
Jan 11, 2017, 13:07 PM IST
Suresh Prabhu launches faster, easier IRCTC Rail Connect app, to replace old app
Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday launched 'IRTCT Rail Connect' app, a new passenger mobile application that will help and promote ease of ticketing through digital payments.
Jan 10, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
Over 60 injured in Ajmer-Sealdah Express derailment near Kanpur
Over 60 passengers were injured, some seriously, when 15 coaches of the Ajmer-Sealdah Express derailed on Wednesday morning in Uttar Pradesh.
Dec 29, 2016, 00:01 AM IST
Suresh Prabhu may meet Arun Jaitley to discuss rail budget
Suresh Prabhu may meet Arun Jaitley to discuss rail budget. Watch this special segment and get to know more here.
Dec 28, 2016, 14:20 PM IST
Sealdah-Ajmer Express derails: Here are the first visuals of the mishap
At least 2 persons were killed and 26 others injured when 15 coaches of the Sealdah-Ajmer Express train derailed near Rura railway station in Kanpur dehat district on Wednesday morning.
Dec 28, 2016, 09:20 AM IST
Sealdah-Ajmer Express derails: Suresh Prabhu orders probe into Kanpur train mishap, announces ex-gratia
Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Wednesday directed senior officials to provide all necessary assistance to those injured after 14 coaches of the Sealdah-Ajmer Express train derailed near Rura railway station in Kanpur dehat district in the wee hours of Wednesday.
Dec 28, 2016, 09:09 AM IST
200 more railway stations to have Wi-Fi in 2017: Suresh Prabhu
As part of its programme to upgrade facilities for rail users, Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu said Monday that 200 more stations and some additional trains would be provided with Wi-Fi in 2017.
Dec 26, 2016, 21:47 PM IST
Hike in rail passenger fares may be coming soon as Railways plans authority to rationalise fares
Come 2017, you could be paying more for your train travells, as the Railways Ministry is soon going to have a rail tariff authority which is expected to recommend reforms in bringing down Rs 33,000 crore losses per year in passenger fare subsidies, which includes hiking passenger and freight rates.
Dec 19, 2016, 05:03 AM IST
Help design railway coaches and win Rs 12 lakh cash reward! Here is how to do it
The railways has invited innovative ideas from the public on how to increase passenger-carrying capacity of coaches, ensure easy accessibility to trains from low-level platforms and develop new digital capabilities at stations.
Dec 18, 2016, 19:07 PM IST
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu flags off Bandra Terminus-Gorakhpur Express
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Sunday flagged off a weekly train for Gorakhpur from the Bandra terminus here and inaugurated Wi-Fi services at nine suburban stations.
Dec 18, 2016, 17:54 PM IST
India's first Humsafar train with dynamic pricing flagged off
According to the Humsafar fare structure, 50% of the tickets will be made available for passengers on 1.15% higher base fare and thereafter 10% increase on every 10% tickets sold on subsequent bookings.
Dec 16, 2016, 18:15 PM IST
Humsafar Express with dynamic pricing to be launched today
Passengers have to shell out 1.15% more as base fare than the normal Mail/Express AC-3 rate since the train is equipped with coffee/tea/soup vending machine, hot and refrigerated pantry and other facilities in each cabin.
Dec 16, 2016, 14:30 PM IST
Humsafar Expressed to be launched soon; will have higher fare than the usual trains
Humsafar will have improved aesthetics with new interior and exterior colour scheme.
Dec 09, 2016, 15:30 PM IST