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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...
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...
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...
Getting food on train? Surprise checks on train meals & station food counters to get stricter; how IRCTC plans to catch vendors violating hygiene rulesIndian Railways is strengthening food safety and hygiene checks after repeated passenger complaints, with IRCTC partnering with the Quality...
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...
Indian Railways offers discounted round-trip parcel fare ahead of festive rushIndian Railways has introduced a one-year pilot offering parcel aggregators discounted round-trip bookings at 1.5 times the one-way fare, r...
'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...
Ahmedabad to become a key Vande Bharat maintenance centre: Rs 307 crore hub to handle everything from coach repairs to traction motorsAhmedabad is set to get a Rs 307 crore Vande Bharat train maintenance hub at Sabarmati, enabling major repairs and scheduled overhauls to b...
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...
Vande Bharat special to operate between Delhi and Patna for Diwali, Chhath: Check dates, timings, stoppages and moreDelhi-Patna Vande Bharat: The Indian Railways will operate a tri-weekly Vande Bharat Express festival special from New Delhi to Patna Junct...
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...
Love shooting trains, Vande Bharat videos & scenic railway bridges with a drone? Railways is cracking down, and vloggers need to take noteIndian Railways has stepped up its crackdown on unauthorised drone operations over railway tracks, stations and other infrastructure, citin...
Railway panel to examine 21 issues, including passenger safety and station upgradesThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways has identified 21 issues for examination in the upcoming financial year. These issues incl...
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...
Travel insurance mandatory for all railway passengers including offline tickets bought at rail counters from this date, Supreme Court order; Know how this helpsThe Supreme Court of India has ruled that all train tickets must include mandatory travel insurance starting October 27, 2026. This decisio...
RITES dispatches 18-coach rake to Bangladesh; first after Hasina's removalRITES Limited recently dispatched the first rake of passenger coaches to Bangladesh Railway for a contract. This shipment is part of a larg...
Chenab railway bridge to open new tourists viewing deck; vistors will see Himalayan peaks from the world’s highest railway arch bridge standing 359 metres above riverbedWorld's highest rail bridge: Indian Railways is setting up a dedicated viewing deck and an engineering museum near the Chenab bridge in Jam...
New bigger Vande Bharat coming soon: Forget 16-coach version, Railways eyes 24-coach sleeper train with features that could give Rajdhani Express tough competitionRailways is planning a 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train with a pantry car, additional toilets and upgraded interiors, targeting a rollou...
What do you get for Rs 4,000 in Duronto Express First AC? Content creator shares Goa-Mumbai train journey experience, reveals meals from breakfast to dinnerA person recently posted an engaging video showcasing his unforgettable journey from Goa to Mumbai aboard the Duronto Express in First AC. ...
Railways targets 11 trains with 40+ hour journeys: Passengers may soon see a big change in how coaches are cleaned en routeThe Railway Board has selected 11 long-distance trains with journeys exceeding 40 hours for enhanced cleanliness and service monitoring. Th...