North India reels under cold wave; fog affects train movementDelhi's minimum temperature was lower than Dalhousie (4.9 degrees Celsius), Dharamshala (5.2 degrees Celsius), Kangra (3.2 degrees Celsius)...
05 Jan, 2023, 12.36 PM IST
Indian Railways to run Hydrogen-powered trains at heritage routesHeritage routes such as the Kalka Shimla Railway and Darjeeling Himalayan Railway have narrow gauge (less than 1,435 mm) railway tracks. Si...
03 Jan, 2023, 06.59 PM IST
22 dead in separate incidents of flash flood, landslide in Himachal PradeshHimachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur expressed condolences over the deaths and said that administration is carrying out rescue op...
20 Aug, 2022, 11.53 PM IST
New vistadome coaches will make train travel more memorable: PMThe vistadome tourist coaches, which have larger viewing area including roof top glass and 44 seats for passengers that can rotate up to 18...
30 Dec, 2020, 08.35 PM IST
Soon, a virtual tour of railway heritage sites in trains, classroomsIn the first phase, virtual expeditions are being created for Kalka Shimla Railway (KSR) and CSMT, Mumbai -- both UNESCO World Heritage Sit...
16 Dec, 2018, 01.11 PM IST
10 lesser known weekend vacation spots for this summer: Here's all you need to knowGet the best value for your money by taking short holidays in these lesser known tourist destinations across the country.
17 Apr, 2017, 06.30 AM IST
Loss making Indian Railways to rent out hill trains to private playersNarrow and metre-gauge tracks linking the hill stations are set to be the first of the 108,000-kilometer rail network to be run privately
28 Jan, 2017, 06.48 AM IST
Economic Survey 2016: Railways looks for innovative financing, FDI"Indian Railways (IR) is faced with a number of challenges. For speedy capacity creation, IR recognises the importance of enhancing project...
26 Feb, 2016, 04.44 PM IST
Railways plans to harness solar power in a big wayRailways is planning to come out with a solar policy for procuring 1000 MW solar power in the next five years.
04 Jun, 2015, 09.27 PM IST
This holiday, indulge in ocean surfing in Odisha or enjoy Kerala's snake boat raceTourists and locals throng Alleppey to watch the elaborately decorated ‘chundans’ or snake boats gliding down the waters at an incredible s...
22 Jan, 2015, 08.23 AM IST
Sunday ET: Pragpur & Garli: Explore the architectural marvels in Himachal's Heritage villagesPragpur, a quaint little village in Himachal Pradesh’s scenic Kangra Valley, drew attention when the state government, in 1997, certified i...
28 Jul, 2013, 02.15 AM IST
Railway Budget 2013: Full text of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's speechBansal, on Tuesday, presented his maiden Railway Budget in the Lok Sabha announcing a slew of measures to improve passenger experience and ...
26 Feb, 2013, 03.04 PM IST
Dhumal shares agenda for development in Himachal PradeshThe HP CM in his second stint as only non-Congress CM in the state, to complete his full term from 1998 to 2003, seems determined to change...
24 Aug, 2008, 12.50 AM IST