Indian Railways: News
06 Jun 2025
Jammu And KashmirKashmir 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.
05 Jun 2025
Ashwini VaishnawTatkal 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.
02 Jun 2025
MakeMyTripMakeMyTrip'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.
29 May 2025
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationHow 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.
20 May 2025
Uttar Pradesh2 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.
19 May 2025
TechnologySwaRail, 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.
28 Apr 2025
BookMyShowColdplay 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.
20 Apr 2025
IndiaEastern 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.
04 Apr 2025
Narendra ModiModi government clears ₹18,658cr railway projects for these 3 states
The Union Cabinet, headed by PM Narendra Modi, has cleared four railway multitracking projects.
24 Feb 2025
Ashwini VaishnawIndian 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.
19 Feb 2025
Delhi High Court'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.
18 Feb 2025
Ashwini VaishnawDelhi 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.
11 Feb 2025
Ashwini VaishnawTrains 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.
11 Feb 2025
Vande Bharat ExpressKashmir'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.
11 Feb 2025
Narendra Modi'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.
02 Feb 2025
Ashwini VaishnawFrom 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.
31 Jan 2025
Ayushman BharatBudget 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.
23 Jan 2025
Ashwini VaishnawMan 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.
08 Jan 2025
Nirmala SitharamanIndian 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.
03 Jan 2025
Ashwini VaishnawWatch: 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.
31 Dec 2024
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIRCTC 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.
24 Dec 2024
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIRCTC 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.
16 Dec 2024
IndiaHow 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.
04 Dec 2024
PaytmWant 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.
01 Dec 2024
DibrugarhRailways 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.
29 Nov 2024
Ashwini Vaishnaw'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.
28 Nov 2024
Ashwini VaishnawHow 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.
18 Nov 2024
ZomatoYou 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.
16 Nov 2024
ChennaiRailways 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.
10 Nov 2024
BiharBihar 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.
09 Nov 2024
Ashwini Vaishnaw3 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.
04 Nov 2024
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIndian 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.
03 Nov 2024
Uttar PradeshVande 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.
02 Nov 2024
Ministry of RailwaysIndian 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.
24 Oct 2024
Andhra PradeshRailways 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.
19 Oct 2024
IndiaWhy 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.
17 Oct 2024
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism CorporationIRCTC 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.
17 Oct 2024
KanpurIRCTC 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.
12 Oct 2024
ChennaiTamil 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.
25 Sep 2024
Travel And Tourism'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.
