Trains

Eid 2022: Indian Railways to run Special trains from Howrah-Gorakhpur on July 7

On the occasion of Eid al-Adha Indian Railways will operate special trains on July 7 and 8 from Howrah-Gorakhpur, check details here.  

Jul 03, 2022, 16:11 PM IST

Indian Railways tweet on modernization of trains takes internet by storm, check pic

Indian Railways tweet showing 'then' and 'now' pictures of the cockpit of a train has stirred up the internet, here are some more advancements the railways have made in recent years.

Jun 25, 2022, 09:53 AM IST

Agnipath protest update: Indian Railways cancels over 350 trains

The Centre's announcement of the Agnipath scheme has been met with violent protests by youths in various parts of the country, resulting in cancellation of multiple trains across India. 

Jun 19, 2022, 09:28 AM IST

Indian Railways increases train coaches to meet the passenger demand; check list HERE

To manage the passenger inflow, Indian Railways are increasing the number of train coaches on temporary as well as permanent basis on 18 pairs of trains. 

Jun 13, 2022, 13:54 PM IST

Bengaluru’s airport-like railway terminal becomes operational, trains to run on THESE days

Bengaluru’s ultra luxury Sir M Visvesvaraya Railway Terminal became operational on June 6, situated between Banaswadi and Baiyyappanahalli, reports PTI. 

Jun 07, 2022, 09:22 AM IST

Indian Railways extends trips of 14 Summer Special trains, check full list here

Considering the high demand and facilitating the passenger Indian Railways' Western Railways has increased the trips for 14 pairs of Summer Special trains.

Jun 04, 2022, 10:06 AM IST

Northeast Frontier Railway increases number of joy ride trains in Darjeeling

The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway earlier had eight joyride services between the two stations, and now it has gone up to 12 stations to meet the passenger's demand, reports ANI.

Jun 03, 2022, 21:07 PM IST

NCM urges Indian Railways to halt trains at Kiratpur Sahib for Sikh pilgrims' benefit

Chief of National Commission for Minorities, Iqbal Singh Lalpura has urged the Railways to provide halt for certain trains at Kiratpur Sahib for the benefits of Sikhs pilgrims, reports PTI. 

Jun 02, 2022, 16:32 PM IST

India-Bangladesh ‘Mitali Express’ train flagged off between New Jalpaiguri and Dhaka railway stations

Third India-Bangladesh train 'Mitali Express' is flagged off by Railway Ministers of both the countries, marks the third passenger train service between the nations, reports ANI.

Jun 01, 2022, 09:50 AM IST

New batch of upgraded Vande Bharat trains to cost Rs 115 crore each: Railway officials

The F-Kapurthala and the Modern Coach Factory in Rae Bareilly will also start manufacturing these coaches to meet the target of 400 Vande Bharat trains over the next three years, reports PTI.

May 27, 2022, 20:51 PM IST

Indian Railways IRCTC Update: Over 320 trains cancelled on May 27, check full list

IRCTC Update: Indian Railways has cancelled over 320 trains on Friday (May 27) due to operational and maintenance reasons. Check the full list here. 

May 27, 2022, 08:22 AM IST

Mumbai local train services disrupted on the Central Railways mainline

Mumbai local train services were disrupted after several cattle were run over by a local train heading towards Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) at about 5.15 p.m, as reported by PTI.

May 24, 2022, 19:51 PM IST

India-Bangladesh ‘Mitali Express’ train to start its third rail journey from June 1

The ‘Mitali Express’ will start its third Indo-Bangladesh train service from West Bengal’s New Jalpaiguri station in India to Dhaka in Bangladesh from June 1, reports ANI. 

May 24, 2022, 10:54 AM IST

Indian Railways to resume passenger trains services between India-Bangladesh from May 29

The Railway Board has issued orders to resume Kolkata-Dhaka Maitree Express from Dhaka by Bangladesh Railway rake, reports PTI. 

May 19, 2022, 10:42 AM IST

Indian Railways generated Rs 1500 crore revenue from suspension of ticket concession for senior citizens, RTI reveals

The Indian Railways earned Rs 1,500 crore from senior citizens due to the suspension of the concession, while the total revenue generated was Rs 3,464 crore during pandemic, as reported by PTI. 

May 17, 2022, 12:37 PM IST

Mumbai local: Railways to operate 14 additional AC local train services from today

The Railways will replace the existing 12 non-AC locals from the mainline with AC ones from the Harbour line, Central Railways stated in a statement.

May 14, 2022, 16:13 PM IST

Elephant barely saved from crashing into a train, netizens praise loco pilot: WATCH

The loco pilots in the viral video saving the elephant in North Bengal have been identified as R.R. Kumar and S. Kundu.

May 14, 2022, 09:56 AM IST

Trains in India to get more customer centric features like 'Baby Berth', promises Railway Minister

The national transporter recently introduced foldable "baby berths" fitted on a pilot basis on the side of the lower main berths of the Lucknow Mail Train.

May 13, 2022, 09:04 AM IST

Indian Railways enhances Mumbai local trains pace; removes permanent speed restrictions

New bridges have been constructed with open steel girders to improve safety, mobility and allow Mumbai local trains to run at an enhanced speed. 

May 10, 2022, 15:09 PM IST

Indian Railways: Bio-toilets installed on all trains from East Coast zone

The East Coast Railway has installed bio-toilets in all conventional coaches of trains originating from the ECoR zone, taking a step towards ‘Swachha Rail, Swachha Bharat’ campaign, as reported by PTI. 

May 07, 2022, 18:36 PM IST