Trains

Indian Railways invites bids for 200 Vande Bharat Trains with estimated cost of Rs 26,000 crore

Indian Railways has invited bids for more than 200 Vande Bharat trains, these semi-high-speed trains will be deployed on the important routes to facilitate overnight journeys for passengers.

Apr 28, 2022, 19:31 PM IST

Indian Railways restarts linen and bedroll services on THESE trains, check full list here

Here is the list of all the trains that now provide the blanket and linen services for the passengers on board in air-conditioned coaches during a long-distance journey.

Apr 26, 2022, 17:49 PM IST

IRCTC restarts bedroll and blanket services in 2022 on THESE trains, check full list here

The service of providing linen and blanket in AC coaches were discontinued by the Indian Railways as a precautionary measure against the Covid-19 pandemic.

Apr 05, 2022, 13:01 PM IST

Indian Railways announces Summer Special trains, check full schedule here

Indian Railways is all set to operate superfast Bi-weekly summer special trains to manage the inflow of passengers during summer season 2022.

Apr 03, 2022, 14:12 PM IST

Indian Railways directed to pay Rs 1 lakh to passenger for not giving berth despite reservation

The incident occurred with the complainant Inder Nath Jha in February 2008 when he was travelling from Darbhanga, Bihar, to Delhi and has since been struggling to get justice.

Apr 02, 2022, 17:16 PM IST

Vande Bharat coaches to be made in Kapurthala and Raebareli, says Railways minister

"There is a plan to start manufacturing these trains at Rail Coach Factory/Kapurthala and Modern Coach Factory/Raebareli during 2022-23," Vaishnaw said.

Mar 24, 2022, 09:01 AM IST

Two trains collide in Tunisian capital Tunis; 65 injuries reported

At least 65 people were reprted injured in Tunisia’s capital as two trains collide. A dozen of passengers were taken to hospitals after the accident took place. 

Mar 21, 2022, 16:20 PM IST

Indian Railways to run THESE summer special trains, check full list here

The ticket booking for these summer special trains run by the Indian Railways at special fares started on March 19 at IRCTC’s official website.

Mar 21, 2022, 10:38 AM IST

Holi 2022: Indian Railways to run special trains, check routes and prices here

Every year, Indian Railways announces Holi Special trains where advance bookings for all classes and trains are usually made 120 days prior. 

Mar 16, 2022, 09:03 AM IST

IRCTC to provide Bedroll, Blankets in AC coaches as Indian Railways resume bedding services in trains

Indian Railways earlier discontinued the services of providing linen and blanket as a precautionary measure against the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Mar 10, 2022, 16:08 PM IST

Indian Railways to start THESE Holi 2022 special trains, check routes and prices

Bookings for Holi 2022 special trains started on March 2, at Passenger Reservation System and IRCTC website. 

Mar 10, 2022, 10:38 AM IST

Focus to offer fast and safe trains to Indians: PM Modi on modernizing Railways

According to PM Modi, modernizing, making railways safe and convenient are among the government's top priorities, and even COVID could not stop us from working toward this goal.

Feb 19, 2022, 13:14 PM IST

Heritage train in snow-clad Shimla attracting tourists in a large number

Local residents from nearby areas are also using trains as a medium of transport after the roads got blocked.

Feb 07, 2022, 10:30 AM IST

KAWACH anti-collision technology to cover 2000 km of rail network, prevent accidents

"As a part of Atmanirbhar Bharat, 2,000 km of rail network will be brought under the indigenous world-class technology KAWACH in 2022-23," Nirmala Sitharaman said. 

Feb 01, 2022, 12:52 PM IST

Budget 2022: 400 Vande Bharat trains, 100 PM Gati Shakti Cargo terminals to be developed in next 3 years

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also stated that implementation of innovative ways for building metro systems will be undertaken.

Feb 01, 2022, 11:45 AM IST

DNA: Why is number of students seeking jobs in Railways so high?

In the last two decades, the number of graduate students in India has increased four-fold, but jobs have not increased in this proportion. But it is also important to understand here why everyone needs a job in the Indian Railways.

Jan 29, 2022, 00:04 AM IST

DNA: RRB NTPC controversy - Why are students angry with Railways?

Recently, there were fierce protests in the country over the RRB NTPC result controversy, in which railway property was damaged. The question is, will you get a job in the railways by burning the train?

Jan 28, 2022, 23:58 PM IST

Lost luggage in train? Railways launches ‘Mission Amanat’ to rescue your baggage

Western Railways launches a new service - ‘Mission Amanat’ - which will help find your luggage back in case it’s lost.

Jan 13, 2022, 16:37 PM IST

Breaking News: Two goods trains collide in Hatia, Jharkhand

Two goods trains collide in Hatia, Jharkhand. No casualties have been reported in the accident.

Dec 26, 2021, 12:32 PM IST

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw gave information in Parliament

in Parliament, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said, a decision will be taken on providing bedrolls in the train only after reviewing the danger of Omicron.

Dec 11, 2021, 12:58 PM IST