Here’s why senior citizen travellers are avoiding Indian Railways, officials state key reasons
The number of senior citizen travellers saw a 24 percent dip in 2021-22 compared to the data of 2019-20, with only around 1.9 crore citizens travelling in 2021-22 in trains, reports PTI.
Nov 28, 2022, 09:15 AM IST
Railway passenger alert! Now, dial THIS integrated Helpline number for all enquiries: Check out all other details
As the new helpline number 139 will take over all the existing helpline numbers (except 182), it will be easy for the passengers to remember this number and connect with Railways for all their needs during the travel.This also helps to overcome the inconvenience over multiple helpline numbers for grievances and enquiry during railway travel.
Jan 28, 2021, 17:21 PM IST
3543 Shramik Special trains transported 48 lakh passengers to their home states in 26 days: Indian Railways
In addition to Shramik specials, Railways are also running 15 pairs of special trains connecting New Delhi and plans to start 200 more timetabled trains on 1st June.
May 27, 2020, 22:22 PM IST
Avoid non-essential travel as Coronavirus COVID-19 positive people found travelling in trains, warns Indian Railways
Indian Railways has cautioned people not to travel on passenger and long-distance trains unless absolutely necessary after several COVID-19 positive passengers were found to be travelling.
Mar 21, 2020, 13:43 PM IST
Indian Railways introduces new passenger information system at Anakapalle station in Vijayawada Division
In the new system introduced at Anakapalle station, new technology has been adopted by which the estimated arrival of the trains at the station is taken based on the real-time location of the trains.
Dec 30, 2019, 22:51 PM IST
Indian Railways to soon roll out new EMU train with 130 Kmph speed, know salient features
The EMU train comes with higher passenger capacity.
Dec 19, 2018, 13:50 PM IST
Wait-listed passengers with e-tickets can now board train, get confirmed berth
The e-ticket holders can wait for their chance of getting a confirmed birth if the passengers with confirmed tickets don't turn up.
Jun 04, 2018, 11:20 AM IST
Be ready to pay more for choosing lower rail berths, travels during festive season
The committee has also recommended that instead of having flat fares, the railways should increase fares during festive seasons, and reduce them during lean months.
Jan 17, 2018, 10:30 AM IST
