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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off new train services in UP, UK and Maha; announces major rail pushUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched new train services connecting Nanded to Mumbai and Tanakpur to Nanded, enhancing connectiv...
Empathy for Europe, 'mockery' for India? How the European heatwave exposes global double standards Indians face, Polish woman explainsA Polish woman living in India has gone viral after questioning what she called a double standard in how climate-related hardships are view...
Passenger body urges Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishaw to restore all 7 trains on Pathankot-Kangra line to reduce overcrowdingCommuters in Kangra Valley are urging the Railway Minister to reinstate all seven train services on the Pathankot-Baijnath route, citing se...
'Look outside the window': This father-daughter chat inside a train reveals a lesson many parents want their children to learn about money anf life. WatchA father's poignant lesson on education and hard work, shared during a train journey, has captivated thousands online. He used the contrast...
Southern Railway highlights 2025-26 achievements; rollout includes Amrit Bharat and MEMU servicesIn a move to transform regional travel, Southern Railway has unveiled an extensive expansion of services throughout Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and...
Somanna flags off Madgaon-Karwar express boosting connectivity between Karnataka & GoaA new train service, the Madgaon–Karwar Express, has been launched. Union Minister V Somanna flagged off the service from Madgaon Railway S...
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
Saving fuel: MoS Somanna travels on metro & bike to flag off express train in BengaluruMinister of State V Somanna travelled by Namma Metro and an electric bike, responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to reduce fuel...
'Nobody will fly': India's plane versus train battle gets a twistIndia's Railway Minister said upcoming bullet trains will dominate short-haul routes like Mumbai-Pune and Bengaluru-Chennai, mirroring glob...
PM Modi to flag off Ayodhya-Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express trainIndian Railway launches a new weekly train connecting Ayodhya to Mumbai. This service will improve travel between Uttar Pradesh and Maharas...
Indian Railways strengthens affordable travel with record production of Modern General, Non-AC coachesIndian Railways is modernizing its infrastructure and services with a strong passenger-first approach, focusing on common travellers. The r...
Railways spent 45% in subsidy on passenger travel in 2023-24: GovtIndian Railways subsidized passenger travel with Rs 60,466 crore in FY 2023-24. This covers 45% of the travel cost. Rail fares were rationa...
Sleeping pods introduced at Vizag railway station to meet growing demand for stayWaltair Division of East Coast Railway Zone has introduced sleeping pods at Visakhapatnam railway station, a first-of-its-kind initiative. ...
How Vande Bharat and AC Passengers provided a big jump to Indian Railways' kittyIndian Railways anticipates a 16% rise in passenger revenue for FY26, reaching Rs 92,800 crore, propelled by increased demand for AC3 and p...
No question of privatising railways, focus is on affordable service: Ashwini VaishnawUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stated that there is no plan to privatise the railways and emphasized the focus on affordable services. He ...
CPI MP Binoy Viswam urges rail minister to restore senior citizen concession in trainsWhile the decision was made in light of COVID-19, it has not been reviewed despite repeated demands of senior citizens as the country opene...
Parliament panel flags losses due to ticketless travellingThe committee are deeply concerned to note the huge number of persons detected travelling without or with improper tickets in Indian railwa...
Bullet trains will be affordable with competitive pricing: Piyush GoyalNarendra Modi and Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe are scheduled to lay the foundation stone of the much-anticipated bullet train project...
Budget 2016: Railways may end sops for elderly on AC-ITravelling by AC first class is usually more expensive than air travel but armed with the discount, senior citizens have now taken to train...
AC, first class rail fares may rise from JulyThe fare hike looks imminent as Railways could ill-afford to absorb the additional burden of Rs 5,500 to Rs 6,000 crore given its financial...