Rajdhani Express

Timings of Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express and some other trains changing from December 1 - Check new schedule here

The timings of many Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express and other trains have changed from Tuesday (December 1). 

Dec 01, 2020, 12:46 PM IST

Indian Railways will run all Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Tejas, and Hamsafar trains from this date, say sources; check details

The Railways aims to maximize passengers train operations and so these express trains will be put into service again.

Oct 15, 2020, 16:12 PM IST

Indian Railways increases advance reservation period of special trains from 30 days to 120 days

The changes shall be implemented from 8 am of train booking from May 31.

May 29, 2020, 12:01 PM IST

After Tejas, Indian Railways plans to extend compensation for delays scheme to Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains

Railways is planning to implement the scheme for premium category trains in 2020. It has already got the idea executed for compensation to India's first corporate train Tejas Express that began its run between the Lucknow-Delhi route.

Oct 04, 2019, 20:27 PM IST

Piyush Goyal flags off increased frequency Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus - Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express

Goyal also inaugurated new building for Railway Claims Tribunal second bench at Mumbai which will enable quicker disposal of cases.

Sep 13, 2019, 11:56 AM IST

Delhi to Mumbai in 10 hours: Indian Railways to increase Rajdhani Express train speed to 160 kmph

By increasing the speed the travel time between Delhi-Mumbai will be reduced to 10 hours as compared to the current 15.5 hours.

Aug 21, 2019, 10:03 AM IST

Woman allegedly molested by two railway staff onboard Rajdhani Express train, probe on

The intoxicating substance was added to an ice-cream and then given to the woman, a resident of Ranchi. After the incident, she tweeted the entire matter to Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal.

Aug 07, 2019, 21:04 PM IST

Rajdhani, Shatabdi passengers to enjoy jerk-free riding experience

All the Linke Hofmann Busch coaches in Shatabdi Express and Rajdhani Express trains will offer a jerk-free journey to passengers as they have been now fitted with new age coupler.

Jun 26, 2019, 16:45 PM IST

New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express catches fire near Khantapada station in Odisha's Balasore

The New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express caught fire near Khantapada station in Odisha's Balasore district.

May 11, 2019, 14:25 PM IST

20 people fall ill due to food poisoning in New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express

At least 20 people fall ill due to food poisoning in New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Rajdhani Express on Sunday.

Apr 07, 2019, 11:18 AM IST

Rajdhani Express turns 50, passengers treated with 'rasgullas' on golden jubilee run

The red and yellow marigold bedecked train was flagged off by three former staff of Rajdhani Express after a ceremonial cake cutting and release of a greeting stamp to commemorate the epoch-making event.

Mar 04, 2019, 09:55 AM IST

Rajdhani Express between Mumbai and Delhi flagged off; check all details of the bi-weekly train

To give a better aesthetic look, the train is equipped with LED backlit snap frame showcasing major attraction of the cities that are en route. 

Jan 20, 2019, 10:38 AM IST

Two coaches derail in Madhya Pradesh as truck hits Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express; vehicle driver killed

The crossing was closed for road traffic at the time of the incident. 

Oct 18, 2018, 09:09 AM IST

Drunk coach attendant, two others misbehave with woman in Rajdhani Express

The woman was reportedly travelling in B-6 bogie of Delhi-Rajendra Nagar Rajdhani Express, when the coach attendant and two others misbehaved with her.

Aug 13, 2018, 14:47 PM IST

New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani halted after bomb scare

All passengers have been taken off the train and a bomb squad is at the site.

Jul 07, 2018, 18:59 PM IST

Indian Railways prepares to replace Shatabdi with semi-high speed trains

This semi-high speed train has been named - Train 18 - on the year it's being manufactured.

Mar 28, 2018, 23:02 PM IST

In a first, Railways installs sanitary pad dispensers in Rajdhani Express

Women can purchase sanitary pads for Rs 5 from what is the first such machine on any Indian train. There are plans of installing such dispensers in other trains as well.

Mar 10, 2018, 08:38 AM IST

How a villager used a gamcha to help Dibrugarh Rajdhani avoid massive disaster

This is the third such incident in Katihar district in the span of three months.

Mar 09, 2018, 09:40 AM IST

Railways shifts focus from Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains; to upgrade second, third class coaches

Indian Railways will now focus more on upgrading the facilities of the second class and third class rail coaches, instead of adding more facilities in premium trains

Feb 22, 2018, 22:14 PM IST

Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express via Sambalpur begins today. Route, time details here

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan and Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha flagged off the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Rajdhani Express via video conference on Saturday. The passenger train will run via Sambalpur city once a week with effect from Saturday. 

Feb 10, 2018, 10:41 AM IST