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100% family pension and NPS-related benefits: Know who is eligible to get extraordinary pension benefits in Railways- In 1889, Switzerland opened a rack railway up Mount Pilatus with gradients once thought too steep; the line still climbs more than 5,000 feet from the valley
- In 1892, Britain built a cliff railway through Bridgnorth’s sandstone escarpment; the short line still moves people between the town’s upper and lower halves
- In 1890, engineers connected two English towns separated by a cliff; the water-powered railway still carries passengers more than 135 years laterThe Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway, a marvel of engineering since 1890, ingeniously employs gravity and river water to transport two car...22 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- Train reaches destination 9 hrs late, passenger gets Rs 35,000 from Railways without proving any financial lossA Jharkhand consumer commission has ordered South Eastern Railway and East Coast Railway to pay Rs 35,000 to a passenger whose train reache...22 Sep, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
- Rajdhani Express forced to stop in Assam, but not because of tech issue: Train waits as herd of elephants, including young calves, crosses railway tracksA Rajdhani Express was briefly halted at Hawaipur in Assam's Hojai district after a herd of elephants, including young calves, began crossi...21 Sep, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
- In 2021, an Australian retiree began rebuilding his hometown as it looked in the 1960s; three years later, the model became a permanent heritage displayAfter dedicating three years to his passion, Morrie Russell unveiled a stunning miniature model of Narrogin, capturing the essence of the t...21 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
- 18 lakh passengers caught, Rs 140.8 crore recovered: Railways intensifies checks as penalty earnings jump 40% in just 5 monthsCentral Railway recovered Rs 140.8 crore in penalties from 18 lakh ticketless and unauthorised travel cases between April and August, marki...21 Sep, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
- Hydrogen train has room for 2,600 passengers, but only 40-60 are riding it: Two months after launch, here’s why Indian Railways is planning to extend it to DelhiHydrogen train route to Delhi: India’s first hydrogen train may be extended to Delhi after recording low passenger numbers on its existing ...20 Sep, 2026, 09.52 PM IST
- Daily train passengers, take note: Railways is upgrading key systems for safer journeys. Kavach 4.0 across 607.7 km, EI at 7 stations, traction upgrade & 4-lane ROBRailways has approved multiple infrastructure and safety projects across the country, including Kavach 4.0 installation on 607.7 route kilo...19 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
- Indian Railways approves construction of a four-lane road overbridge on the Udhna-Ukai Songadh section of Western RailwayThe Indian Railways has greenlit the construction of a four-lane Road Over Bridge, with a budget exceeding 133 crore rupees. This initiativ...19 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
- Diwali travel could see new addition: Sleeper Vande Bharat Express may launch on Delhi-Varanasi route with Prayagraj & Kanpur stops; here’s what travellers need to knowDelhi-Varanasi Sleeper Vande Bharat Express: Indian Railways is planning a second Sleeper Vande Bharat Express service. This new overnight ...19 Sep, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
- Maruti Suzuki records 1 million vehicle dispatches through in-plant railway sidings in Gujarat, HaryanaMaruti Suzuki achieved one million vehicle dispatches via its railway sidings. The Gujarat siding contributed 7.9 lakh vehicles, while Mane...18 Sep, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
- GPT Infraprojects shares surge 9% after securing Rs 484 crore railway order from RVNLGPT Infraprojects shares rallied nearly 9% after the company secured a major railway bridge order from RVNL. The contract strengthened its ...18 Sep, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
- Bengaluru Cantonment station redevelopment to be ready by December: SomannaBengaluru Cantonment railway station will open by December 2026 after a Rs 485 crore redevelopment. Yesvantpur station upgrades will finish...17 Sep, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
- A 125-year-old ‘flying train’ in Germany still carries 80,000 passengers a day, a bizarre-looking 1901 solution to moving through one of the country’s most crowded valleysThe Schwebebahn in Wuppertal, Germany, boasts a rich history of 125 years, effectively navigating the city's tight industrial valley space....17 Sep, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
- In 2002, crews removed rats from California’s Anacapa Island; 10 years later, rare seabirds were returning and the island’s ecosystem was recoveringAnacapa Island shows significant seabird recovery ten years after rat removal. Ashy storm-petrels now nest there, and Cassin's auklets have...17 Sep, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
- LHB coach bogies are 'corroding': Railway Board raises safety concerns as toilet leaks, salty air & even cleaning practices emerge as problemsThe Railway Board has raised concerns over severe corrosion in LHB coach bogies, an issue flagged by senior engineers during a recent meeti...17 Sep, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- Delhi train passengers, you can now leave your luggage behind: OTP-based digital lockers launched at major stations; check how to use themNorthern Railway has introduced an OTP-based digital luggage locker system at four major railway stations in Delhi, allowing passengers to ...15 Sep, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
- 1,200-year-old coffins hanging from sheer cliffs reveal Asia’s mysterious sky graveyards, and the surprising reason separate ancient cultures chose to place their dead above the earthIn ancient times, certain communities engaged in the unique practice of suspending coffins on cliffs and within caves. This fascinating bur...08 Sep, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
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