Mumbai anti-encroachment drive: Western Railway clears Rs 600 crore land, violence erupts in BandraWestern Railway is conducting a massive anti-encroachment drive in Garib Nagar, Mumbai. Hundreds of structures are being demolished to recl...
21 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Fire breaks out in Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express coach in MP; five railway staff injured in repair vehicle crashA fire erupted in a Rajdhani Express AC coach in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday morning. Passengers were safely evacuated. However, five...
17 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Indian Railways rolls out 18,262 summer special train trips to ease rush, boost connectivityIndian Railways is set to operate 18,262 special train trips during the peak summer travel season to manage the expected surge in passenger...
24 Apr, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
A job that involves walking 15,000-18,000 steps per day: Employee reveals many colleagues stand for 9 hours dailyA Central Railway supervisor's Instagram video revealed the strenuous reality of her job, detailing daily walks of 15,000-18,000 steps. Pri...
25 Feb, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Mumbai: 753 new suburban services; 88% locals now back on trackDuring normal times before the lockdown, the Central Railway (CR) used to operate 1,772 services, while the Western Railway (WR) ran 1,367 ...
02 Nov, 2020, 11.29 AM IST
To reduce overcrowding, Central Railway increases local train services in Mumbai"In order to maintain social distancing and avoid crowding, the Central Railway has taken the decision to increase the number of daily spec...
24 Sep, 2020, 01.38 PM IST
10% staff of private banks can now travel on Mumbai local trainsOn the Maharashtra government's request, 10 per cent of the total staff strength of co-operative and private banks will be permitted to tra...
19 Sep, 2020, 08.39 PM IST
Railways resume suburban train services for essential staffThe Central Railway and Western Railway decided to run "selective suburban services" over main line and harbour line only for essential sta...
15 Jun, 2020, 10.01 AM IST
Mumbai local train services to stop from Sunday midnightIn an unprecedented move, the railways on Sunday announced suspension of all its passenger services from March 22 midnight to March 31 midn...
22 Mar, 2020, 03.12 PM IST
Deccan Queen train to have all-female staff on International Women's DayThe ticket-checking staff, RPF personnel and electric technician will also be all-women.
07 Mar, 2018, 09.17 PM IST
Soon, RPF personnel to don body camerasEach camera costs Rs 38,000 and is worn on the body to collect evidence, check staff alertness and ensure protection from false complaints.
16 Jan, 2018, 11.26 AM IST
Talgo completes New Delhi-Mumbai Central trial run in less than 12 hoursTalgo train had left New Delhi at 2.45 PM yesterday and reached Mumbai at 2.33 AM early this morning covering the 1,384 km stretch at about...
11 Sep, 2016, 07.42 PM IST
RPF 'Shakti' squads detect over 47,000 crime cases in 2 yearsThe 27-month-old 'Shakti' teams of Railway Protection Force (RPF) in the Mumbai division of Central Railway have played a key role in check...
13 Dec, 2015, 02.16 PM IST
Railway Minister PK Bansal's nephew V Singla arrested for accepting Rs 90 lakh bribe from top officialCBI booked Vijay Singla, nephew of Railway Minister, for allegedly accepting a bribe of 90 lakh for promotion of railway board (staff) memb...
04 May, 2013, 02.19 PM IST
- Base kitchens at railway stations to be revamped
Staff at the base kitchens at stations will get training in five star hotels on quality food preparation as the Indian Railway is all set t...
01 Sep, 2007, 11.10 AM IST
- Railways face staff crunch at senior level
Railways is heading towards a big staff crunch at top and middle levels, thanks to the joint ventures and the policy of staff surrender.
06 Aug, 2007, 01.05 PM IST
- Railways facing staff crunch at senior level
Railways is heading towards a big staff crunch at top and middle levels due to joint ventures and staff surrender policy.
06 Aug, 2007, 10.50 AM IST