Government aims to promote Khadi as global fabric: Suresh PrabhuThe minister said district-level development is the key to promote Khadi as a global fabric which in turn will promote economic growth.
AC travel in trains set to become costlier. Read whyThe increased cost comes in the wake of a proposed hike in the amount charged for bedroll kits in AC trains.
Railways to replace face towels with cheaper, disposable napkins in AC coachesWhile the existing towels measure 52 cm x 40 cm, the new ones will be smaller at 40 cm x 30 cm. The cost of the bedroll is included in the ...
Railways starts process of phasing out of blankets in AC coachesRailways is using thermal control and regulating the temperature in the third AC compartment of the Delhi-Jammu train to around 24-26 degre...
Railways plans to discontinue providing blankets in some AC trainsThe move to do away with blankets is an 'economical option', considering that it takes Rs 55 to clean the bedroll while passengers are char...
12 reasons why 59% of India thinks Suresh Prabhu is doing a good job with RailwaysLast two years have seen Prabhu bringing in a slew of passenger-friendly reforms in his bid to pull the national transporter up from chroni...
Railways just made your train travel hassle-free with these 9 initiativesFor the everyday passenger, here is a glimpse of what all they can expect from the Indian railways in the days to come.
Railways to wash blankets after every useNewly designed lightweight blankets made of soft fabric will replace the existing ones and these will be washed after every use, a first in...
You smelt it right, Railways washes blankets every two monthsDefending Sinha’s statement, the railways said blankets cannot be washed every day, which is why an extra bed sheet is provided to cover it.
Bedroll scheme to be launched at New Delhi stationRailway passengers need not worry about carrying bedding as the public transporter has lined up a "personalised take-away bedrolls scheme" ...
Multi-colour bedrolls in Rajdhanis soonWhite bedsheets and pillow covers in trains are set to become a thing of the past as Railways is introducing multi-colour bedrolls designed...
Train passengers can now book bedrolls online and also at food plazasTrain passengers can now book bedrolls online and also at the IRCTC-run food outlets at stations.
Railways start online survey on preference of bedrollsRailways Ministry has started an online survey on consumers' preference of bedrolls which will cover aspects from cleanliness and hygienic ...
Don't like the food on train? Indian Railways wants your feedback"The feedback service is in line with the emphasis given by Suresh Prabhu on the best connect between railway administration and railway us...
Five elephants crushed under speeding train in OdishaA herd of five elephants and a foetus were mowed down after being hit by a speeding train near Subalaya in Ganjam district, about 50 km fro...
Executive lounges, escalators at major railway stations soonRailways have decided to introduce a slew of measures including setting up of executive lounges and installation of escalators at 50 major ...
- Neither Tatkal nor any concessions in Duronto trains
Railways have not only done away with Tatkal quota in this non-stop train but also kept aside various concessions.