Indian Railways wants zero alcohol in loco pilots' blood, but what if tests detect traces without drinking? The rule under reviewThe Railway Board is yet to decide whether loco pilots should face disciplinary action when blood tests detect very low alcohol levels desp...
24 Oct, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
20 Mass Rapid Transit System stations to get metro-style upgrade in Chennai: MRTS merger MoU likely in November; what passengers can expectChennai’s 20 MRTS stations between Chennai Beach and St Thomas Mount could see improvements in lighting, security and housekeeping by early...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Two injured as part of ceiling collapses at CSMT in MumbaiOn Thursday night, a part of the ceiling at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus collapsed, injuring two passengers. The incident took plac...
23 Oct, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
In 75 hours, India’s longest train journey takes you across 4,188 km, from Assam’s tea gardens to Kanyakumari’s coastline; watch viral videoIndia's longest train journey, the Vivek Express, connects Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, covering around 4,188 km in app...
23 Oct, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Darjeeling toy train joyrides ferry 12,000 passengers, earn Rs 1.41 crore in 3 weeksDarjeeling Himalayan Railway reported record passenger numbers during the first three weeks of October. The heritage railway generated sign...
22 Oct, 2026, 06.17 PM IST
Mumbai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Sleeper to begin operations on November 1India will launch its second Vande Bharat sleeper train service between Mumbai and Bengaluru on November 1. This service aims to reduce tra...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.32 PM IST
After 79 years, Railways reaches this remote town for the first time since Independence; Rs 1,628 crore line opens, two new trains flagged offIndian Railways has connected Chhattisgarh’s Rowghat to the national rail network for the first time since Independence, with the inaugurat...
22 Oct, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
S7, 57: Two passengers get the same confirmed train seat from IRCTC, and it wasn't RAC: Here's what the TTE didIRCTC Train Ticket Booking Confusion: Two passengers claimed the same confirmed seat, S7, berth 57, in a viral train video. TTE Jitendra Mi...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.47 PM IST
Indian Railways maintains consistent punctuality despite heavy passenger demandThe railways said that it has improved from 69.2% in 2018-19 to 77.43 in 2025-26 & 77.11% in 2026-27 (till now) if punctuality data are tak...
21 Oct, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
Order a charger, medicines or personal care items while travelling by train: Southern Railway partners with Blinkit to solve passengers' last-minute woesSouthern Railway’s Salem division has partnered with Blinkit to let passengers order essential items, including mobile chargers, personal c...
21 Oct, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Railways may fine you Rs 1,000 or imprison you for up to six months for playing loud music or videos on trains; awareness drive plannedRailway authorities plan to raise awareness regarding noise caused by mobile phones in trains and stations. Announcements will inform passe...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
Vande Bharat Sleeper beats China's bullet train? Influencer praises its 5-star hotel-like experienceTravel influencer has praised the facilities on India's Vande Bharat Sleeper train after travelling from Howrah to Kamakhya. He highlighted...
19 Oct, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
'5-star property' on rails: Man says China's bullet train cannot match India's Vande Bharat Sleeper after a ride; watch videoTravel vlogger Debajit Das has praised the Vande Bharat Sleeper train after travelling from Howrah to Kamakhya, comparing its facilities to...
19 Oct, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
Train passengers take note: 5 superfast trains, including 2 Vande Bharat Express services, get AI-based cleaning checks & a 2-hour complaint resolution targetNortheast Frontier Railway (NFR) has introduced technology-driven on-board services in five superfast trains to improve cleanliness, hygien...
18 Oct, 2026, 10.56 PM IST
A class apart: Namo Bharat's premium coaches win commutersNamo Bharat's premium coach ridership has tripled to nearly 6,000 passengers daily from around 2,000 before the full corridor opened. Offer...
18 Oct, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Passenger's earbud tip gets stuck inside ear on moving train; what Indian Railways did next left him pleasantly surprisedA passenger travelling on the Kaveri Express received medical assistance after a wireless earbud’s silicone tip got stuck in their ear duri...
17 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Rs 5,000 fine for talking or watching on speaker mode! Railway passengers could land in trouble for playing reels, films or cartoons loudly or making phone calls on trainsRailways has warned passengers against playing music, watching videos or making loud phone calls using speaker mode on trains and railway p...
15 Oct, 2026, 01.31 PM IST