Wabtec bags Rs 839 crore orders for Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsWabtec Corporation has recently announced securing orders valued at approximately Rs 839 crore for Vande Sleeper trains. These agreements a...
27 Oct, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
6,200 special train trips for festive travel: Railways boosts services by 30% for Diwali, Chhath Puja; check Delhi-Patna, Delhi-Howrah & other routesNorthern Railway has planned over 6,200 special train trips for Diwali and Chhath Puja, a 30% increase from last year's 4,666 trips. The ad...
27 Oct, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Rail passengers opting for 45-paise travel insurance at counters must pay digitally from Oct 27Railway passengers will need to pay for optional travel insurance through digital means starting October 27. This change follows a Supreme ...
26 Oct, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
1956 proposed, 2026 realised: Train reaches Birbal’s birthplace Sidhi for the first time since IndependenceA train reached the Rampur Naikin-Churhat area of Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district, birthplace of one of Akbar's Navratnas, Bribal, for the ...
26 Oct, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Lithuanian traveller tries Vande Bharat Express in India, says it was worth every penny but compares luggage rush to the Hunger Games and raises concerns over safety and cleanlinessKarisha and Kristina, two friends from Lithuania, are embarking on a month-long journey through India, documenting their experiences online...
25 Oct, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Indian Railways wants zero alcohol in loco pilots' blood, but what if tests detect traces without drinking? The rule under reviewThe Railway Board is yet to decide whether loco pilots should face disciplinary action when blood tests detect very low alcohol levels desp...
24 Oct, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Guwahati gets its first 24x7 food court, The Terminal, opening November 1The Terminal, Guwahati's first 24x7 food court, will officially open on 1 November 2026. It will consist of 42 food and retail outlets prov...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
20 Mass Rapid Transit System stations to get metro-style upgrade in Chennai: MRTS merger MoU likely in November; what passengers can expectChennai’s 20 MRTS stations between Chennai Beach and St Thomas Mount could see improvements in lighting, security and housekeeping by early...
23 Oct, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
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...
21 Oct, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
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...
21 Oct, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Railways' Big Kashmir Plan: New warehouses near Anantnag & Pampore stations to help apple growers and saffron traders reach bigger marketsNorthern Railway has invited tenders to develop warehouses near Anantnag and Pampore railway stations in Kashmir under its Cargo Related Fa...
20 Oct, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
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...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
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...
18 Oct, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
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...
18 Oct, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
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...
16 Oct, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Man books IRCTC railway room for Rs 333, finds Indian toilet instead of Western; gets Rs 20,000 compensationA 72-year-old man who booked a Rs 333 retiring room at Chittorgarh railway station found an Indian toilet instead of the western toilet lis...
16 Oct, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
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...
12 Oct, 2026, 04.25 PM IST