Indian Railways: News
10 Apr 2018
BiharIRCTC scam: CBI questions former Bihar CM Rabri Devi
The CBI today questioned former Bihar CM Rabri Devi in connection with the alleged IRCTC hotel scam during the tenure of her husband Lalu Prasad as the railway minister, officials said.
10 Apr 2018
Train AccidentRailways: Number of accident-casualties decrease 50%, lowest in 18 years
Days earlier, data showed that number of accidents in Indian Railways fell to two-digit figures for the first time in 35 years.
10 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiPM Narendra Modi in Bihar: Three rail projects flagged off
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday flagged off a train between Katihar and Old Delhi, dedicated to the nation a loco factory in Madhepura, and also laid the foundation of a track-doubling project in Bihar.
10 Apr 2018
BiharModi in Bihar: Will flag-off Humsafar Express, launch locomotive factory
PM Narendra Modi arrived in Motihari, Bihar today to take part in the concluding ceremony of the Champaran Satyagraha centenary.
09 Apr 2018
VadodaraMumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: Gujarat farmers protest against land acquisition process
A group of farmers today protested against the consultation meeting organized in Vadodara for the acquisition of land for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai high-speed rail project, alleging that it was called at a "very short notice".
09 Apr 2018
Western RailwayYou can book the entire Heritage Steam Voyage,and other trains!
If you are looking to tour the Mettupalayam-Coonoor region with a large group, maybe for a wedding, a formal get-together or just a pleasure trip, the Indian Railways offers a vintage option.
08 Apr 2018
OdishaOdisha: Passengers scream for help as engine-less train rolls-backwards 10km
In a strangely horrifying incident, 22 coaches of the Ahmedabad-Puri Express rolled backwards without an engine for 10kms in Odisha before it could be stopped.
06 Apr 2018
GST5% GST levied on food, drinks supplied in trains, platforms
Clearing all doubts about GST on Railway services, the Finance Ministry confirmed a 5% GST would be levied on food and drinks supplied on trains and platforms.
04 Apr 2018
IndiaGatimaan Express, India's fastest train, now till Jhansi
Gatimaan Express, widely touted as India's fastest train, will now go all the way till Jhansi.
03 Apr 2018
IndiaIndian Railways' full-electrification plan hits a roadblock
PM Modi recently chaired a high-level meeting of the Railway Board led by Union Minister Piyush Goyal. He has reportedly asked the Indian Railways (IR) to re-consider carrying out the 100% electrification of the country's railway network in such a hasty manner.
01 Apr 2018
IndiaFewer than 100 railway-accidents for first time in 35 years
Despite a series of fatal derailments in 2017, the Indian Railways has achieved one of its best safety records in decades this financial year.
01 Apr 2018
IndiaNow, railway passengers can rate cleanliness of trains and stations
Railway passengers will now be able to rate cleanliness standards in trains and stations which will directly impact payment of contractors with low scores, said Indian Railways in a new contract drawn up for such services.
30 Mar 2018
MumbaiLand acquisition for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train underway, but challenges ahead
The NHSRCL has started land acquisition for a station between the old and new Sabarmati stations for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train.
29 Mar 2018
IndiaUnemployment's ugly side: 1 lakh Railways jobs, 2 crore applicants
The Indian Railways have confirmed that they have received 2 crore applications for 1 lakh job openings. The number is expected to increase further as the last day to submit applications is March 31.
29 Mar 2018
IndiaIndia wants to legalize Indian Standard Time. Here's why
India wants to legalize the Indian Standard Time (IST), as it gets more cautious about security and cyber-attacks, areas where every second matters.
28 Mar 2018
MumbaiMumbai iPhone users, download app, book local train tickets
iPhone owners of Mumbai, rejoice! You can now book tickets on your mobile to avail local trains of the city's suburban network.
28 Mar 2018
India'Made In India' trains to replace Shatabdi Express
Shatabdi Express may have been the go-to choice for railway passengers, but soon they will be replaced by a self-propelled semi-high speed 'Made in India' train.
27 Mar 2018
MumbaiMumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train: Rotating chairs, leg-rest, coffee-maker and separate washrooms!
Whether the much-awaited Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will run successfully is a question for later days, but its designing will surely be one of a kind.
26 Mar 2018
Narendra ModiWork on India's first bullet train underway in full swing
The work on the country's first high-speed bullet train between Ahmedabad and Mumbai is on in full swing with the designing of bridges and tunnels progressing well, a senior official has said.
25 Mar 2018
MaharashtraMumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train fares to be priced like other trains
The fare of Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train will be competitively priced, much like other trains of Indian Railways, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis recently told the state legislative council.
23 Mar 2018
KFCNo food bill on trains? You don't need to pay!
Regular train passengers would know how rare it is to be issued a bill when ordering food on trains.
22 Mar 2018
BengaluruBengaluru to get two more railway tracks on Cantonment-Whitefield stretch
Bringing cheer to 62,000 daily commuters, the Railway Ministry sanctioned Rs. 492.87 crores for laying down two more railways tracks from Bengaluru Cantonment to Whitefield.
22 Mar 2018
BengaluruBengaluru: Railways green-lights Rs. 492.87cr project to reduce traffic
Keeping in mind the growing pressure of the suburban traffic in Bengaluru, the Indian Railways have sanctioned a quadrupling project with a provision of two additional lines from Bengaluru Cantt to Whitefield at a cost of Rs. 492.87 crore.
20 Mar 2018
MumbaiMumbai: 11 cops injured in stone-pelting by students; 2 arrested
As many as 11 personnel of the Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) suffered injuries in stone pelting today by the agitating students demanding jobs in railways.
20 Mar 2018
MaharashtraRailways in talks with student protesters demanding jobs: CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis informed Legislative Assembly that railway administration has initiated talks with the student protesters in Mumbai demanding permanent jobs.
19 Mar 2018
NITI AayogPiyush Goyal: No airline-like dynamic pricing in Railways
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has scrapped a suggestion by a committee to introduce airline-like dynamic fares for all mail express trains.
18 Mar 2018
Madhya PradeshUPA govt left 450 railway projects incomplete: Piyush Goyal
Union railway minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday claimed that nearly 450 railway projects were incomplete across the country when the NDA government came to power in 2014.
17 Mar 2018
DelhiMan poses as Piyush Goyal's secretary; dupes youngsters of lakhs
A 56-year-old Delhi man has been arrested for cheating youngsters by posing as Railways Minister Piyush Goyal's personal secretary.
15 Mar 2018
Indian ArmyMandatory military service for new government employees?
Indians wishing to get into government service, take note. Irrespective of your job profile, you might have to serve in the armed forces for the first five years.
14 Mar 2018
IndiaRailways to install free Wi-Fi in 8,000 stations by March'19
Indian Railways is on a drive to equip over 8,000 stations with Wi-Fi by March 2019.
14 Mar 2018
IndiaAround 1.5 crore job aspirants register for 89,000 railway posts
Soon after national transporter Indian Railways announced about one of its biggest recruitment drive and to hire for 89,000 posts last month, around one-and-a-half crore people have already registered for the vacancies, officials said.
14 Mar 2018
Tejas ExpressNo more movies, songs and games on Tejas Express
Indians have often made the news for their tendency to damage public goods. In May'17, vandals smashed windows the day before the Tejas Express' maiden journey.
13 Mar 2018
PaytmSouth Western Railway ticketing-app gets 17,235 users in a month
On February 8, the South Western Railway (SWR) had launched an unreserved ticketing app, and just within a month, it has received a whopping 17,235 registered users.
13 Mar 2018
Piyush GoyalRailways Minister Piyush Goyal meets architects for station redevelopment project
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday held consultations with architects and planners to discuss issues related to the ambitious Rs. 1 lakh crore Station Redevelopment Project.
11 Mar 2018
India450 trains reached destination late everyday in 2017-18
The punctuality record of Indian Railways is dismal indeed. According to government data, during April'17 and February'18, as many as 1.48L trains arrived late at their destination.
11 Mar 2018
IndiaRailway stations could have designated selfie points soon
Railway stations in India might soon have designated selfie points as the Indian Railways has invited proposals to improve facilities at 70 stations across the country by December 2018.
09 Mar 2018
Piyush GoyalBengaluru suburban train services to have 8 more routes
To add to the existing 18 suburban railway services plying in Bengaluru, 8 more train routes were announced yesterday by South Western Railway (SWR) officials.
09 Mar 2018
GuwahatiIn a first, Indian-Railways appoints all-women team for technical maintenance
In its rich 165-year history, the Indian Railways never had a group of women working for technical maintenance of the train coaches, until now.
09 Mar 2018
IndiaNow you can transfer your confirmed railway ticket to another
Bringing relief to many train passengers, Indian Railways has announced it would now allow those with confirmed tickets to transfer their seat to someone else.
08 Mar 2018
Punjab PoliceHappy birthday Harmanpreet Kaur
The captain of the Indian Women's T20I side, Harmanpreet Kaur is celebrating her 29th birthday today.