Indian Railways

Vande Bharat Express Shocker: Cockroach Found In Food Served On Train, IRCTC Takes Action

IRCTC said action has been taken on the matter after a passenger shared a picture on Twitter revealing he found a cockroach in his meal served on the Vande Bharat Express train. 

Jul 28, 2023, 13:26 PM IST

Indian Railways Incurred Losses Worth Rs 55.60 Lakh Due To Stone Pelting On Vande Bharat Express Trains

In a reply to a query in Lok Sabha, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that in response to such incidents, 151 persons involved in stone pelting have been arrested.

Jul 28, 2023, 08:59 AM IST

Stones Pelted At Bhopal-Delhi Vande Bharat Express Train In Agra, Windows Shattered

The Bhopal-Delhi Vande Bharat Express that connects Rani Kamplapati station in Madhya Pradesh with Hazrat Nizamuddin in Delhi passes through the Agra Railway Division.

Jul 27, 2023, 13:49 PM IST

IRCTC Down: Don't Worry, Book Your Train Ticket Easily Using This Trick

IRCTC Down: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has suggested alternate ways to book a train ticket while the website faces a technical glitch.

Jul 25, 2023, 12:33 PM IST

IRCTC Server Down: Indian Railways Passengers Not Able To Book Tickets As Website, App Suffers Technical Issue

Lakhs of Indian Railways passengers were unable to book rail tickets on Tuesday morning as IRCTC website and app are down due to a technical glitch.

Jul 25, 2023, 10:48 AM IST

Manipur: Inaugural Goods Train Reaches Khongsang Railway Station In Violence Hit State

During his visit to Manipur on June 1, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had said a temporary railway station at Khongsang would be made operational within a few days.

Jul 25, 2023, 09:44 AM IST

Vande Bharat Express Trains Have 'Very Good' Fire Safety Arrangements: Railway Board Chairman

Quashing safety related concerns on the Vande Bharat Express Trains, Railway Board Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said these semi-high-speed trains have "very good" arrangements.

Jul 24, 2023, 17:50 PM IST

Yamuna Water Level Update: Old Railway Bridge In Delhi Shut Again For Train Traffic

A railway official said the movement of trains on the ORB has been suspended due to the increase in the water level of the Yamuna following a surge in the discharge from the Hathnikund barrage.

Jul 24, 2023, 12:19 PM IST

Big Update On Indian Currency: The world is ready to trade in Indian rupees!

The popularity of the Indian rupee in international trade is continuously increasing. So far, the dollar has had a major share in global trade and most of the countries of the world use dollars to buy and sell goods from each other. Many countries of the world have taken interest in using rupee for international trade.

Jul 23, 2023, 23:38 PM IST

Maha Kumbh 2025: Indian Railways Will Run 1,200 Special Trains To Prayagraj From Across India

While over 24 crore people had taken part in the 2019 Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh administration expects around 40 crore devotees to arrive in Prayagraj for the event. 

Jul 21, 2023, 21:05 PM IST

Gujarat: Asiatic Lion Killed After Getting Hit By Goods Train, Another Injured

A forest official said the train could not stop in time as it was too close to the lions when the loco pilot applied emergency brakes.

Jul 21, 2023, 16:49 PM IST

Mumbai Rain Update: Local Train Services On Harbour Line Stopped After Waterlogging At Kurla Station

Mumbai Rain Update: The IMD predicted "heavy rainfall in the city and suburbs with the possibility of very heavy rainfall at isolated places" with occasional gusty winds reaching 45-55 kmph.

Jul 21, 2023, 16:14 PM IST

Drunk Man In Kerala Drives Car On Railway Track Creating Safety Scare, Arrested

The railway gatekeeper and locals in Kannu informed the Kerala police and the nearby railway station about a car stuck on the railway track.

Jul 21, 2023, 15:56 PM IST

Heavy Rain Disrupts Mumbai Local Service, Over 100 Trains Cancelled Due To Waterlogging

The disruptions caused inconvenience to thousands of commuters as trains crawled or stood still on tracks, several commuters were seen walking on rail lines to reach the nearest station.

Jul 20, 2023, 14:25 PM IST

Alert Train Driver Applies Emergency Brake To Avert Collision With Trolley In Agra

While the trolley was on the track, the freight train, Etah Special that was going from Agra Fort towards Tundla, was diverted from the main line and given a green signal for this loop line.

Jul 20, 2023, 12:53 PM IST

Indian Railways To Run Scheduled Low-Cost Non-AC Trains For Low-Income Passengers

The move by the Railways comes at a time when the issue of overcrowding in passenger trains has been flagged by passengers especially on social media. 

Jul 20, 2023, 12:29 PM IST

Indian Railways To Offer Meal At Rs 20, Bottled Water To General Coach Passengers

Normally every Indian Railway train, including mail/express trains have atleast two General coaches one near the locomotive and one at the end of the train.

Jul 20, 2023, 12:01 PM IST

Odisha: Train Accident Averted Near Balasore, Indian Railways Suspend Staff

A MEMU train loco pilot averted disaster in Odisha when he detected an error in the track's endpoint and swiftly applied emergency brake. 

Jul 19, 2023, 15:39 PM IST

Darjeeling 'Toy Train' Service Suspended Till August 31 Due To Monsoon Rains

Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR), an UNESCO world heritage site located in the foothills of the Himalayas, is the most visited place by tourists in the region.

Jul 19, 2023, 11:44 AM IST

IRCTC Travel Insurance: Passengers Now Automatically Covered, Can Opt Out Too

In other words, passengers booking their train tickets on the IRCTC portal are now automatically provided insurance cover for Rs 10 lakh, a senior insurance industry official told IANS preferring anonymity.

Jul 18, 2023, 11:45 AM IST