Rajnath Singh to chair meeting of Informal Group of Ministers over West Asia conflict at 10:30 amDefence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs a meeting on the West Asia situation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls for collective economic resi...
11 May, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express starts today: Check schedule, stoppages, fares, train number, travel time and moreThe first Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar commenced on May 2, 2026, significantly reducing travel time to five hour...
02 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Vande Bullet prototype roll out in 2027: Ashwini VaishnawSpeaking on the development, Vaishnaw said, "The bullet train's Atmanirbhar version B-28 is being designed jointly by ICF and BEML. Manufac...
01 May, 2026, 07.29 PM IST
India’s fastest train gets nod: New train can run up to 220 kmphIndian Railways is set to manufacture advanced trainsets with a design speed of 220 kmph. This marks a significant upgrade from current Van...
10 Apr, 2026, 02.59 PM IST
Chair car passenger travel in low occupancy trains to get cheaperChair car passenger travel in low occupancy trains can now get cheaper with the introduction of a new discount scheme that allows Zonal Rai...
08 Jul, 2023, 04.18 PM IST
Railways to slash prices of AC chair car, executive classes on low-occupancy routes, by up to 25%Indian Railways has introduced discounted fare schemes for trains with AC chair cars, in a bid to enhance capacity utilisation. Zonal Railw...
08 Jul, 2023, 02.36 PM IST
NFR to operate four special rides under Darjeeling toy train serviceSabyasachi De Chief Public Relations Officer, NFR stated the joy rides will run between Darjeeling and Ghum in both directions on daily bas...
30 Aug, 2022, 10.07 AM IST
Fares of Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto to go up by 3-9 per cent with hike in meal pricesFor travellers in second class AC, third class AC and chair car, morning tea will now be priced at Rs 20 (up from Rs 10), breakfast at Rs 1...
15 Nov, 2019, 11.17 PM IST
India's first "corporate" train Tejas Express launched on Delhi-Lucknow routeUP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath flagged off the Tejas Express today. The commercial run of the train starts on Saturday.
04 Oct, 2019, 12.56 PM IST
Railways announce 25 per cent discount on select train tickets. Details hereThe scheme shall be applicable for AC chair car and executive chair car accommodation like in Shatabdi, Gatimaan, Tejas, Double Decker, Int...
29 Aug, 2019, 10.25 AM IST
Railway reduces proposed fares of Train 18 ticketsOn the return journey, the chair car ticket would cost Rs 1,700 and the executive car ticket will be priced at Rs 3,260
12 Feb, 2019, 07.11 PM IST
Rail Budget 2016: Indian Railways should be made disabled-friendly: NGOOptions suggested include low cost, foldable ramps, manual wheel chairs at multiple designated locations and elevators to go across the pla...
25 Feb, 2016, 10.22 AM IST
Railways to export 120 LHB coaches to Bangladesh, first consignment of 40 to be dispatched in MarchThe manufacturing of stainless steel LHB broad gauge coaches for Bangladesh Railways is in progress at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala.
10 Feb, 2016, 12.09 PM IST
AC chair car coach with Puri-Paradeep ExpressNow the train will run with one AC Chair Car Coach, 07 Second Class Chair Car Coaches and two Guard cum luggage van coaches.
23 Jul, 2013, 04.58 PM IST
Railway minister Mukul Roy announces rollback in railway fare hikeNewly appointed railway minister Mukul Roy announced a rollback in rail fare hike except first AC and second AC in Lok Sabha.
22 Mar, 2012, 03.39 PM IST
- Rly to maintain same fares for double decker, superfast trains
Passengers travelling in the soon-to-be introduced AC double decker chair car trains would be charged the same fare as that of a similar cl...
17 Dec, 2010, 03.20 PM IST
- Railways to launch non-AC chair car class
AHMEDABAD: ENCOURAGED by the operation of Jansewa Express, consisting only of second class unreserved coaches on various routes across the ...
30 Mar, 2002, 02.20 PM IST