Centre plans Guwahati Water Metro in Phase I of nationwide rollout: Union minister Sarbananda SonowalIndia is set to launch Water Metro services in 18 cities, with Guwahati leading Phase I. This initiative aims to transform waterways into e...
18 May, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat, services from May 2Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the first direct Vande Bharat Express between Jammu and Srinagar. This 20-coach train connects ...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Chennai MTC launches premium buses connecting key IT hubs : Check routes, fares, facilities, and reservation detailsChennai MTC Premium Bus: Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai has officially launched its Premium Bus service, introducing a fl...
12 Mar, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
Visvesvaraya terminal to be benchmark for future stations: Railway MinisterThe terminal, according to Railway officials, is the first centralised air-conditioned Railway station at Byappanahalli. It is on par with ...
05 Sep, 2021, 10.10 PM IST
Smart switch windows and opaque doors to greet Rajdhani passengersThe smart switch window offers passengers a sense of security and convenience. In the 'switched off mode', the smart window turns opaque, p...
31 Jan, 2021, 09.44 AM IST
RLDA invites bid for redevelopment of Ernakulum Railway Station in KochiThe developer will be required to carry out a comprehensive mobility plan within project land after field study to ensure free and un-obstr...
27 Jan, 2021, 06.38 PM IST
Rs 65,000 cr set aside for Mumbai suburban rail revamp: Piyush GoyalThese projects, investment for which were proposed in this year's Union budget, include new works and upgradation of existing facilities on...
11 Nov, 2018, 03.48 PM IST
Railways to deploy undercover agents to keep a close eye on train services"Mystery shoppers", posing as normal passengers, will keep a keen eye on the amenities -- food and staff behaviour -- and will rate their p...
14 Jun, 2018, 08.15 PM IST
Budget 2018: Want railways to be first choice of transportation, says Piyush GoyalWe have a vision to transform the railways by 2022. You will start seeing the change soon. Safety is the priority. We will spend a lot ther...
02 Feb, 2018, 11.25 AM IST
Railway Budget 2016: Suresh Prabhu may unveil new premium trainsPrabhu may resist from announcing any hike in passenger fares even as the transporter is under acute financial stress.
25 Feb, 2016, 07.56 AM IST
Bijwasan, Anand Vihar railway stations to have separate arrival, departure terminalsBijwasan and Anand Vihar railway stations in the capital will have separate arrival and departure terminals after their redevelopment.
01 Nov, 2015, 11.54 AM IST
MSRTC plans to launch mobile app, on-board food facility in bid to improve amenitiesDiwakar Raote said at present ticket bookings can be done online through the MSRTC website and details are provided through SMS.
26 Jun, 2015, 03.35 PM IST
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu seeks investment under CSR for improving passenger amenitiesRailway Minister Suresh Prabhu today sought investment from business houses under Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to improve the pass...
28 Apr, 2015, 12.43 PM IST
Rail Budget 2014: Railways to have 40% increased allocation for cleanlinessThe drive to ensure clean rail travel ties with the focus on cleaning up cities, towns and ensuring a better standard of living for citizen...
09 Jul, 2014, 11.50 AM IST
- Railways on the track to corporatization, may outsource non-transport work
Railways is considering to withdraw from non-transportation tasks through corporatization and outsourcing to focus on enhancing passenger a...
19 Dec, 2011, 10.20 AM IST
- Enhance passengers' amenities at new airports: Yechuri
Sitaram Yechuri on Saturday said that there was a need to enhance passengers' amenities not only inside the new airports but outside as wel...
20 Sep, 2008, 07.29 PM IST
- Railways to commence work on dedicated freight corridor soon
Railways hope to grab 60 per cent of the goods transported by road once the dedicated freight corridor becomes operational. World's 10 fast...
05 Apr, 2008, 07.00 PM IST