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DNA: Analysis of harmful materials being used by Indian Railways inside coaches

Analyzing the security measures for passengers instituted by Indian Railway. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

Aug 08, 2016, 23:56 PM IST

Now tune into popular FM radio stations on trains with Rail Radio Service

Passengers can soon tune in to popular FM radio stations while travelling on trains, with the Indian Railway firming up plans to roll out a Rail Radio service for 'onboard infotainment' which would also come in handy in emergency situations and disasters.

Jul 24, 2016, 11:10 AM IST

Speed trial of Spanish-built Talgo train conducted on Bareilly-Moradabad rail route

The Indian Railways on Sunday conducted the much-awaited speed trial of Spanish-built Talgo train between Bareilly and Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh. 

May 29, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

First bullet train to run in India by 2023: Suresh Prabhu

The bullet train is expected to cover 508 km between Mumbai and Ahmedabad in about two hours, running at a maximum speed of 350 kmph and operating speed of 320 kmph.

May 26, 2016, 19:26 PM IST

Free WiFi at Mumbai's railway station

The Indian Railway has chosen 15 stations of Mumbai to provide free wifi.

May 05, 2016, 13:07 PM IST

Indian Railway takes action against GRP official in bribe case

A video of a GRP official taking the bribe from passengers in a train reaches to Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, after the video the minister has suspended the official.

Apr 14, 2016, 12:55 PM IST

Government to soon roll out Rs 8-lakh crore railway infrastructure plan

Plagued with a long spell of underinvestment, Indian Railway is firming up a plan for infrastructure development with an ambitious target of pumping in more than Rs 8 lakh crore over the next four years.

Apr 10, 2016, 16:44 PM IST

Cancelling train tickets to be just a phone call away

 Indian Railway is set to launch a facility next month for the hassled passengers who find it hard to reach its counters within the stipulated time to cancel their confirmed tickets and claim refund.

Mar 27, 2016, 11:41 AM IST

Bullet train will be in self-financing mode: Suresh Prabhu

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Wednesday said the Mumbai-Ahemdabad Bullet train being built with Japanese assistance will be more or less in the self-financing mode and will significantly help the public transporter in upgrading technology.

Mar 09, 2016, 22:02 PM IST

IRCTC provides good quality food at low prices

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Feb 23, 2016, 18:42 PM IST

Rail Budget 2016: Suresh Prabhu likely to hike passenger fares by up to 10%

The proposal is being considered against the backdrop of a decline in both passenger and freight earnings and the additional burden of Rs 32,000 cr towards implementing the 7th pay commission recommendations.

Feb 10, 2016, 18:49 PM IST

Now travel between Delhi-Agra in just 105 minutes on Gatiman Express

Semi-high speed train between Delhi and Agra, Gatiman Express, which will run at a maximum speed of 160 kmph and cover a 200-km distance in about 105 minutes, will be operated by Railways for a year on a pilot basis.

Jan 19, 2016, 18:37 PM IST

Railway may do away with concessional travel in AC-1

Travelling AC 1st class on trains on concessional tickets may become a thing of past, with the public transporter starting a review of the facility extended to various people, including senior citizens, patients and sportspersons.

Jan 18, 2016, 22:02 PM IST

Railways to manufacture locos that run on diesel, electricity

In a first for Indian Railway, diesel locomotives will soon haul trains by drawing power through overhead wires on an electrified route, with the public transporter embarking upon manufacturing dual-mode engines.

Jan 17, 2016, 15:53 PM IST

DNA: Baby girl survives fall onto train tracks after mother gives birth in toilet

A pregnant woman travelling in a moving train, gave birth to her child in train's toilet, who fell on the train track from the toilet pipe.

Dec 30, 2015, 23:32 PM IST

Railways increases Tatkal ticket charges, new rates from December 25

 Railways has increased Tatkal ticket charges.

Dec 23, 2015, 22:17 PM IST

Now dedicated counter for cancellation, refund at railway stations

Ticket cancellation and availing of refund has been made easier as a dedicated counter for this purpose is being set up at the existing passenger reservation facilities at its various stations, railways said Tuesday.

Dec 01, 2015, 20:50 PM IST

Suresh Prabhu defends double ticket cancellation charges

The new rules for cancellation of train tickets will not cause inconvenience to passengers, rather it will help in checking black marketeering of tickets, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said.

Nov 23, 2015, 18:20 PM IST

Congress govts responsible for 'backwardness' of railways: Suresh Prabhu

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Monday held Congress responsible for "backwardness" of the Railways and said that despite ruling for the maximum period its governments failed to take necessary steps for development of the country's "lifeline".

Nov 23, 2015, 17:36 PM IST

Working on laying of 2nd track between Delhi-Saharanpur: Railway MoS Manoj Sinha

 Railway ministry is working fast on the scheme of laying of second track on Delhi-Saharanpur sector, Minister of State for Railway Manoj Sinha said here today.

Nov 16, 2015, 02:40 AM IST