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As women flock to free state buses in Bengal, private operators look for rescue planPrivate bus operators in West Bengal are facing significant revenue losses following the introduction of free travel for women on governmen...- LPG crunch forces IRCTC to resume cooking onboard; 60% of railway food to be prepared on electricityRailway Catering and Tourism Corporation is now cooking meals inside moving trains. This practice was stopped earlier but has resumed using...
- India’s longest toy train services is back after 4 years. 164 km of Himalayan magic for just Rs 40 ticket price - 10 hours, 1,000 bridges, 484 curvesThe beloved Kangra Toy Train, a UNESCO tentative site, has resumed its scenic journey after a four-year hiatus due to bridge damage. This v...
- IRCTC cracks down on fake accounts, expands AI surveillance in kitchensIRCTC has deactivated millions of suspicious user IDs to combat fraudulent train ticket bookings. This move addresses passenger concerns ab...
- Indian proverb of the day: 'Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes...' - A timeless lesson on why failure will always be part of true freedomThe proverb of the day explains that real freedom only exists when people are allowed to make mistakes, face consequences, and learn from t...
- Why Railways had to pay 10 times the ticket price as compensation to 4 passengers travelling: 'Mental, physical & economic harassment...'A consumer court in Bihar has held the Indian Railways responsible for failing to provide confirmed reserved berths to passengers after fou...
- One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travelThe EU plans to force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules un...
- Rural India, agro chemicals, and value retail: Where Aniruddha Naha is putting money to workAniruddha Naha of PGIM India sees opportunity in rural India's revival. He advises investors to build portfolios now for a stronger FY28. N...
- How cashback credit cards are shaping everyday spending habitsIDFC FIRST Bank's FIRST EARN and Hello Cashback credit cards offer straightforward cashback on daily transactions, maximizing savings witho...
- IIT Madras Director has an important admission alert to all engineering students who have cleared JEE Mains. WatchIIT Madras is offering JEE Main qualifiers an opportunity to pursue a flexible online BS degree in fields like AI and data science alongsid...
- She had a confirmed 2AC berth, but one small mistake cost her railway penalty, nearly double the ticket fareAn Indian Rpassenger faced a hefty penalty for boarding a train at a station different from her ticket's origin. Indian Railways staff mark...
- 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...
- What happened at Surat Railway Station? Why are migrant workers leaving the industrial town in a rush?Surat Railway Station News: Thousands of migrant workers crowded Surat's Udhna railway station, creating chaos and long queues as they rush...
- Indian Railways tightens contract execution frameworkIndian Railways is implementing reforms to enhance construction quality, including assessing contractor bid capacity for projects over Rs 1...
- Rail travel insurance should not be limited to online tickets: SCThe Supreme Court has ruled that all railway passengers must have equal access to travel insurance. This applies whether tickets are bought...
- Convenience fee, transaction charges make online ticket costlier than counter fare: GovtPassengers booking tickets online via IRCTC pay more due to convenience fees and transaction charges, the government stated. Railway Minist...
- Indian Railways join the festive fervour; Ashwini Vaishnaw announces 12,500 coaches in 108 trainsRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the addition of coaches and special trains for Chhath Puja and Diwali to ease travel. He highli...
- 5% of all railway revenue from flexi, tatkal, premium tatkal fares in last 5 years: VaishnawFrom 2018-19 to 2022-23, Indian Railways' earnings from flexi fare, tatkal, and premium tatkal tickets comprised around 5% of total passeng...
- Hike in platform ticket cost 'temporary', aimed at preventing crowding during pandemic: RailwaysCost of platform tickets has been increased by up to Rs 50 in some stations recently. It came close of the heels of the railways increasing...
- Congress’ announcement to compensate migrants the cost of railway tickets an attempt to derail lockdown: BJPRailways subsidise 53% tier III ticket costs and the passenger pays only 47%. This has been reduced further for migrants, BJP leaders said.
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