Bengaluru-Mumbai new express train: Check route, schedule, fare and key detailsRailways have introduced a second direct train service between Bengaluru and Mumbai, a much-needed connectivity boost after nearly 30 years...
18 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Delhi Metro to launch hydrogen-powered buses in Central Vista amid energy-saving measuresDelhi Metro is introducing a hydrogen-powered shuttle bus service in the Central Vista area. This initiative aims to promote public transpo...
15 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
'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...
12 May, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
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...
08 May, 2026, 12.00 PM 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
Cleartrip enters train ticketing through IRCTC; targets single-digit market share this yearCleartrip, a Flipkart company, has entered train ticket bookings. This partnership with IRCTC offers travellers access to bookings across I...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.44 PM IST
Updated Indian Railways rules for Divyangjan: PwDs with UDID cards can travel in these unreserved coachesIndian Railways has permitted Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) holding valid UDID cards to travel in unreserved Divyangjan coaches on mail/...
21 Apr, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
IRCTC boarding point rule changes from April 1, 2026: Passengers can now modify boarding station up to 30 minutes before train’s departureIndian Railways has updated its rules, allowing passengers to change their boarding station up to 30 minutes before train departure. This n...
02 Apr, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Have RAC, Tatkal train ticket cancellation refund rules changed? How revised Railway limits may impact youIndian Railways has revised ticket cancellation refund rules, effective April 1 and April 15, 2026, to address last-minute cancellations an...
27 Mar, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
Setback for railway passengers: Soon, no refund if reserved ticket is cancelled up to 8 hours before journey, lesser refunds in other casesIndian Railways has revised its ticket cancellation rules, effective April 1-15, 2026, to combat touting and system misuse. The changes inc...
25 Mar, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Cancelling train tickets? Indian Railways has just changed the cancellation chargesIndian Railways has updated its ticket cancellation policy, introducing a tiered refund system based on departure time. Passengers cancelli...
24 Mar, 2026, 06.01 PM IST
Railways cuts ticket prices for passenger trains by 50%: Here are detailsThe Central Railway has announced a reduction in ticket prices to pre-covid levels, providing financial relief to daily commuters. Prices f...
27 Feb, 2024, 04.31 PM IST
No proposal to form tariff committee to fix train fares: Ashwini VaishnawIndian Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has stated that passengers will have to pay high fares during festivals due to the absence of a p...
08 Dec, 2023, 06.01 PM IST
View: Passenger fare hike must to push Indian Railways on reform trackRail minister Piyush Goyal has been able to get these reforms through by artfully maneuvering through the maze using a ‘carrot and stick’ p...
10 Mar, 2021, 09.48 AM IST
Railway freight earnings down by Rs 3,901 crore in Q2; income from passenger fare dips by Rs 155 crore: RTILast month, the Railway Board urged all the 17 zones to take measures to counter the slowdown.
26 Oct, 2019, 10.47 PM IST
CAG for revising railway passenger fares to recover costThe CAG has highlighted that in 2014-15 total revenue increased by 12.43% which was below the compound annual growth rate of 13.99% during ...
10 Mar, 2017, 10.23 PM IST
Rail fares hike necessary to bring railways back on track: IndustryThe industry today said it is necessary to bring the Railways back on track and hike in rail fares would result into more safety measures a...
09 Jan, 2013, 07.16 PM IST