Indian Railways: News
Indian Railways to hire over 50,000 employees in FY25
The Indian Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) plan to hire over 50,000 employees in the ongoing financial year.
From PAN linking to Tatkal tickets: Key changes effective July 1
As we step into July 2025, a host of financial and travel-related rule changes are coming into effect for Indian citizens and residents.
Indian Railways launches 'RailOne' super app: How it helps passengers
Indian Railways has launched a new super app, called RailOne, to enhance passenger services.
Key changes for bank customers, train travelers from July
July 2025 will see a host of financial and service-related changes affecting bank customers and train travelers.
Railway stocks in India are jumping today: What's fueling rally?
Stocks of railway companies saw an uptick in today's trading session.
Indian Railways hikes passenger fares
The Indian Railways has announced a minor hike in passenger train fares, effective July 1.
Bhopal's 90-degree turn bridge, worth ₹18 crore, to be redesigned
The Aishbagh Bridge in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, will be redesigned after images of its controversial 90-degree turn went viral on social media.
Kashmir gets major rail link today; what's special about it
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the much-awaited Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project on Friday.
Tatkal tickets now require Aadhaar—How Railways' new rule tackles fraud
In a major move to curb misuse and streamline ticketing, Indian Railways will soon make e-Aadhaar authentication mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets.
MakeMyTrip's latest feature can help you get confirmed train tickets
MakeMyTrip, a leading online travel aggregator, has launched a new 'Seat Availability Forecast' feature for train travelers.
How to book train tickets using IRCTC's AI assistant
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced an advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant, AskDISHA 2.0, to transform how passengers use its services.
2 trains escape derailments in UP: How loco-pilots averted disasters
In Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district, two major train disasters were averted on Monday evening.
SwaRail, Indian Railways' super app, is now available for use
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), which operates under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways, has announced the launch of the SwaRail app.
Coldplay ticket black marketing: SC refuses to interfere
The Supreme Court of India has thrown out a plea regarding black marketing and reselling of tickets for major events, including Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour.
Eastern Railway to allow male passengers in ladies' special trains
In a major change, Sealdah Division of the Eastern Railway has decided to open a few Matribhumi local train coaches, which were exclusively for women commuters, to male passengers too.
Modi government clears ₹18,658cr railway projects for these 3 states
The Union Cabinet, headed by PM Narendra Modi, has cleared four railway multitracking projects.
Indian Railways to be fully electrified by FY26: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the Indian Railways will achieve 100% electrification by the fiscal year 2025-26.
'Why sell excess tickets?': Delhi HC raps Railways after stampede
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Union government, Indian Railways and Railway Board on a PIL seeking safety measures in the wake of a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station.
Delhi station stampede: RPF says 2 announcements led to chaos
At least 18 people died in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15.
Trains running on nuclear power? Indian Railways is considering possibility
The Indian Railways is looking at nuclear energy to fulfill its growing power requirements. The move is part of an effort to cut down on fossil fuels and carbon emissions.
Kashmir's 1st Vande Bharat to be operational within 15 days
The first-ever Vande Bharat Express in the Kashmir valley, linking Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra (SVDK) with Srinagar, will be launched in the next 15 days.
'Aiming to add 500GW of renewable energy by 2030': Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has detailed an ambitious energy plan for India, during his virtual address at the India Energy Week 2025.
From trains to flyovers: Announcements for Railways in Budget 2025
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has revealed key initiatives for Indian Railways in the Budget 2025.
Budget Session 2025: Key highlights from President Murmu's Parliament address
The Budget Session of Parliament started on Friday with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both Houses.
Man washes tea container inside train toilet; netizens react
A video has gone viral on social media, showing a man washing a tea container in a train toilet using a jet spray.
Indian Railways spent $22B on modernization projects this fiscal
The Indian Railways has pumped in over $22 billion in the current fiscal year, mainly on projects to boost capacity and make journeys safer and quicker for passengers.
Watch: Vande Bharat (sleeper) aces 'water glass test' at 180km/h
The sleeper avatar of the Vande Bharat Express train has successfully achieved a peak speed of 180km/h during several trials over the course of three days, the Indian Railways announced on Friday.
IRCTC faces 3rd outage this month, tatkal bookings hit
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) app and website have gone down yet again today. This is the third such incident this month.
IRCTC has discontinued paying compensation for delays in private trains
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) officially scrapped its compensation scheme for delays in private trains, starting February 15, 2024.
How can waitlisted tickets get confirmed? Indian Railways reveals secret
Indian Railways has revealed its ticket confirmation process for waiting list tickets, giving passengers a clearer understanding of their chances.
Want to book train tickets on Paytm? Follow these steps
Paytm, a popular payment services company in India, offers a range of Indian Railways-related services.
Railways washing blankets twice/month after public outcry over hygiene
After public outcry over the hygiene of woolen blankets provided in AC coaches, the Northern Railway has announced that it is now washing them every 15 days.
'Design not problem...': Minister on Vande Bharat sleeper trains' delay
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has dismissed reports of delay in manufacturing Vande Bharat sleeper trains over design clearance issues.
How clean are train blankets? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw answers
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that train blankets are washed at least once a month.
You can order food from Zomato on trains: Here's how
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has partnered with popular food delivery app, Zomato.
Railways crackdown on reel creators; FIR against dangerous stunt performers
The Railway Board has directed all its zones to file First Information Reports (FIRs) against reel creators whose actions jeopardize rail safety or inconvenience passengers.
Bihar rail worker crushed to death; probe reveals shocking details
A 35-year-old railway employee died after getting pinned between an engine and one of the carriages of a train at Barauni Junction in Bihar on Saturday.
3 coaches of Secundrabad-Shalimar Express derail near Nalpur Station
Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur Station in Howrah, West Bengal on Saturday morning.
Indian Railways to launch all-in-one travel app in December
The Indian Railways will launch an all-in-one mobile app by the end of December.
Vande Bharat with Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar onboard attacked
A Vande Bharat Express train was pelted with stones on Sunday morning, shattering a window pane.
Indian Railways's new train ticket reservation rules are now effective
Indian Railways has introduced a new policy, effective November 1, 2024, reducing the advance reservation period (ARP) from 120 days to 60.
Railways to run 7,000 special trains for Chhath Puja, Diwali
The Indian Railways is all set to run 7,000 special trains for the upcoming festival season.
Why Railways is re-hiring retired employees
The Railway Board has launched a recruitment drive to fill 25,000 vacancies across various zones. This includes temporarily reappointing retired railway employees under the age of 65.
IRCTC shares plummet as Indian Railways cuts advance reservation period
Shares of the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) plummeted after the Indian Railways decided to cut the advance reservation period for bookings.
IRCTC booking: Tickets' advance reservation period reduced to 60 days
The Indian Railways has reduced the advance reservation period for train tickets from 120 days to 60 days.
Tamil Nadu: Passenger and goods train collide; 12 coaches derail
At least 12 coaches of the 12578 Mysore-Darbhanga Bagmati Express derailed after it collided with a stationary goods train in Tamil Nadu's Tiruvallur district.
'Palace on Wheels' operational; 8-day itinerary to Rajasthan, Gujarat released
The holiday season is upon us, and for those seeking a luxurious, royal-like experience, the Indian Railways's flagship train Palace on Wheels is ready to embark.