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Indian Railways is a state-owned enterprise that is organised as a departmental undertaking of the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India and operates India's national railway system. As of 2024, it manages the fourth largest national railway system by size with a track length of 135,207Ā km (84,014Ā mi), running track length of 109,748Ā km (68,194Ā mi) and route length of 69,181Ā km (42,987Ā mi). As of AugustĀ 2024, 96.59% of the broad-gauge network is electrified. With more than 1.2 million employees, it is the world's ninth-largest employer and India's second largest employer.
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Good news for passengers! Vande Bharat trains to get more coaches on these routes;Ā checkĀ detailsThe Indian Railways has planned to upgrade Vande Bharat trains by adding more coaches due to higher passenger frequency. According to the new upgrade, Vande Bharat trains on seven routes will get 20..DNA - Published | |
Good news for passengers! Meerut-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express to be extended to Varanasi, will start from...; know train timings, schedule,Ā andĀ moreThe Meerut City-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express train will now be extended to Varanasi, according to officials in Indian Railways. The train will stop at Varanasi Junction via Ayodhya Dham Junction. The..DNA - Published | |
Central Railway's BIG step for Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat; Extra relief for travellers this festive season,Ā knowĀ howThe Indian Railways has offered facilities for passengers, and to ensure their comfort, it has increased the number of coaches on the Mumbai-Madgaon Vande Bharat train. The train with extended coaches..DNA - Published | |
Indian Railways BIG update: 380 special trains to be operated ahead of Ganpati Puja, check stoppages, schedulesAhead of Ganesh Chaturthi on August 27, Indian Railways has announced 380 Ganpati Special train trips for 2025. Check schedules and stoppages of these special trains.DNA - Published | |
Want to book confirmed train tickets for Diwali and Chhath Puja 2025? Here are key tipsWhile the Indian Railways is expected to run special trains during peak festive season, passengers booking in advance will have the advantage of a confirmed seat. This will help avoid last-minute..DNA - Published | |
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'To Stop The Train Pull The Chain': DARE NOT misuse alarm chain without a valid reason OTHERWISE... - Read Indian Railways rules carefullyIndian Railways: Section 141 of the Indian Railways Act forbids pulling a chain without a good reason. On a train, the following justifications are acceptable:DNA - Published | |
Six times The Regular Fee For Extra Weight...: Read THIS article carefully before boarding the train - Indian Railways tightens luggage rule'Extra luggage" fine on trains is one of the most common issues. We will discuss the permissible weight and the penalties for exceeding it in this article.DNA - Published | |
Indian Railways: IRCTC offers BIG discounts on return tickets for THESE two festivals - Step-by-step guide HEREIndian Railways: To use the railway's round-trip service, you must first purchase an onward ticket. The connecting journey feature can then be used to book a return ticket for the specified dates.DNA - Published | |
Indian Railways: BIG relief for train passengers, TTE cannot verify tickets for 8 hours during this time of the day, BUT... Small TWIST InsideIndian Railways: You can complain by calling the railway helpdesk at 139 if the TTE continues to demand tickets or harasses you without reason after this time of day.DNA - Published | |
Indian Railways big update! Union Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw announces free Wi-Fi on stations of THESE cities, here's how to accessRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces that Indian Railways will now provide passengers with free Wi-Fi facilities at 6,115 railway stations across the country. How to access free Wi-Fi?DNA - Published | |
Big Boost for Indian Railways Passengers: Railways' upgraded system books 1 lakh tickets per minute, updates advanceĀ bookingĀ rulesIndian Railways is upgrading the current passenger reservation system to handle over 100,000 tickets per minute from the existing 25,000. The Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for booking reserved..DNA - Published | |
Good News for Passengers, Indian Railways offers festive season discounts on..., starting from...As festive season follows in next few weeks, the Ministry of Railways has announced big discounts for travellers to avoid rush by ensuring hassle-free ticket booking experience. How can travellers get..DNA - Published | Festival discount: Railways to start round trip offerTo ease Diwali-Chhath rush, Indian Railways introduces a pilot 'round trip package' offering a 20% discount on base fares, excluding 'flexi fare' trains like Rajdhani and Vande Bharat. Booking starts..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Railways makes train travel cheaper this festive season! offers 20% discount on ticket booking; check rules hereIt clarified that the advance reservation period (ARP), which is October 13 to October 26, will not be applicable for booking the return journey.DNA - Published | āRudrastraā: Indiaās longest freight train hits tracks; 354 wagons linked, 7 locos power 4.5 km run; Watch videoIndian Railways has launched 'Rudrastra,' its longest freight train ever, stretching 4.5 kilometers. Composed of 354 wagons and powered by seven locomotives, the train was formed by linking six..IndiaTimes - Published |
Big update on Bullet Train Project: Indian Railways set to complete these 8 stations of Mumbai-Ahmedabad 508 km corridor by...India's much-awaited first bullet train project, with 508 km long stretch is in progression in full swing. Ministry of Railways is targeting to complete the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed rail (MAHSR) in..DNA - Published | AC coach or general compartment? Overcrowded train in Katihar leaves passengers fuming - WatchA viral video shows unreserved passengers flooding an AC coach on the Sikkim Mahananda Express at Katihar station, sparking outrage and questions about railway management. The incident, captured in a..IndiaTimes - Published |
Railways successfully pilot tests advanced signalling system to prevent accidentsIndian Railways has successfully tested the Direct Drive Electronic Interlocking (DDEI) system at three stations, aiming to significantly improve rail safety. This new system minimizes human..IndiaTimes - Published | Carrying too much luggage on trains? Here's what Indian Railways may do; check weight limit, penaltyThe Indian Railways is an everyday lifeline for crores of travelers across the country. Many rules and regulations have been put in place to ensure smooth and safe experience for passengers. Read on to..DNA - Published |
Good news for Railway passengers! Indian Railways rolls out new ticket bookingĀ rulesĀ for...The Indian Railways has taken a big decision to prevent scams in online railway ticket booking system. The IDs of more than 2.5 crore users of the IRCTC have been deactivated. Before the government..DNA - Published | Indian Railways takes BIG step, successfully tests country's first-ever...; Ashwini Vaishnaw shares update, check detailsUnion Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced the Indian Railways had successfully tested the country's first hydrogen-powered coach at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai. Read..DNA - Published |
This city to get 4 new Vande Bharat trains, check routes, prices, more details hereIndian Railways has notified that it will launch four new Vande Bharat trains from Pune. The city of Maharashtra already has two functional Vande Bharat Express trains, one to Kolhapur and the other to..DNA - Published | Railways certs amend āretardationā to āintel disabilityāFollowing a father's determined advocacy for his daughter with an intellectual disability, Indian Railways has replaced the term "mental retardation" with "intellectual disability" on concession..IndiaTimes - Published |
Railways to install CCTVs in all coaches, locomotives to enhance safetyIndian Railways will install CCTV cameras in all coaches and locomotives to enhance passenger safety and prevent crimes. Each coach will have four cameras, while locomotives will have six, ensuring..IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Railways' BIG decision to enhance passenger safety, will install CCTV cameras in...In a mega drive to enhance passenger safety, Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has approved the installation of CCTV cameras in the common movement area near the doors in all 74,000 coaches...DNA - Published |
Railways to implement Aadhaar-based facial recognition in examsIndian Railways is set to implement Aadhaar-based facial recognition in all recruitment exams within four months to prevent impersonation. Following a successful pilot by UIDAI during the 2025 NEET-UG,..IndiaTimes - Published | Government makes BIG promise, set to provide 50000 jobs in Indian Railways, appointment letter sent to...The Railway Recruitment Boards will offer appointments to more than 50,000 candidates in the financial year 2025-26, the ministry on Wednesday said.DNA - Published |
Indian Railways to launch 1,000 new trains by 2030, will launch India's first bullet train in..., Ashwini Vaishnaw details ambitious plansUnion minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government is planning to introduce 1,000 new trains in the coming five years and begin operations of the bullet train by 2027. He detailed an elaborate..DNA - Published | Indian Railways to start exciting tour, offers 17-day journey to THESE places, trip begins from...Capitalising on the popularity of Ayodhya's Ram temple, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation is conducting its 5th special Ramayana train tour since its inception on January 22 last year..DNA - Published |
Indian Railways brings 5 big changes from July: Check full list hereHere are five important railway changes that passengers must know about.DNA - Published | BIG update from Indian Railways, Meerut-Varanasi new Vande Bharat Express to launch soon, check timings, prices, stoppages hereIndian Railways is all set to launch a new Vande Bharat Express between Meerut to Varanasi. Now, the passengers can travel from Meerut to Varanasi directly.DNA - Published |
RailOne 'super' app launched: Know key features, benefits offered by Indian RailwaysRailOne App: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday launched the RailOne mobile app, which can help passengers get easy access to a range of services such as ticket booking, checking train..DNA - Published | Railways mulling over reducing or waiving clerical charges it deducts while refunding fareIndian Railways is considering eliminating or reducing clerkage charges deducted from refunds for waitlisted tickets that are not confirmed or cancelled. Currently, these charges are Rs 60 for reserved..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Railways may allow more IDs for tatkal booking authenticationIndian Railways is considering expanding the list of acceptable documents for IRCTC account authentication beyond Aadhaar, potentially including PAN Card, driving license, and voter ID via Digilocker...IndiaTimes - Published | Indian Railways launches direct Gwalior- Bengaluru weekly trains, will cover 2000 km in...., know prices, timings, stoppagesIndian Railways have launched a new weekly train service between Gwalior and Bengaluru. The new train, Gwalior-SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express (Train No. 01086) will directly connect Madhya Pradesh to..DNA - Published |
Indian Railways: Train late, AC not working? Know step-by-step how to file TDR to claim a refundAccording to Indian Railways' rules, passengers can file a Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) to claim a refund of the entire or partial amount.DNA - Published | Railways to increase passenger fares, know how much more you will have to pay for AC, non-AC, sleeper class and...No one will be spared, from general class to sleeper to airconditioned compartments, passengers of all segments will have to cough up more to the Indian Railways. This will be the first hike in train..DNA - Published |
Indian railways take BIG step, reduce waiting list tickets to..., know which trains, coaches are included, more details insideThe Indian Railways have taken a big step to revise rules in waiting list tickets to avoid overcrowding and offer smooth experience in traveling.DNA - Published | Railways caps wait-list tickets at 25% of train's capacityIndian Railways has initiated a policy shift by capping wait-listed tickets to a maximum of 25% of available berths in each class, aiming to reduce passenger uncertainty and overcrowding. This..IndiaTimes - Published |
Railways working on releasing passengers charts with confirmed seats 24 hours before departure of trainTo alleviate anxiety among train travelers, Indian Railways is testing a system to release passenger charts with confirmed seats 24 hours before departure, a significant change from the current..IndiaTimes - Published | THIS is world's largest railway platform, located in this Indian state, even half of it can accommodate three Vande Bharat trains, name is...India is renowned for its one of the largest railway networks globally. Indian Railways have constantly expanded the rail network in the country over the past few years.DNA - Published |
Delhi to Patna in 3 hours: Indian Railways set to launch THIS new train, not Shatabdi, Rajdhani, Tejas, Duronto Express, top speed to be...Currently, travelling between Delhi and Patna can take around 17 hours by train, to nearly 9 hours with the faster Vande Bharat Express.DNA - Published | Indian Railways big update: New all-in-one app launched, here's how it will help commutersIndian railways have introduced an all-in-one rail app 'Swarail App' to make travelling easier and convenient for the passengers. Earlier travellers used to juggle around multiple apps, to book..DNA - Published |
Railway News: Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Howrah route to get upgraded with new high-speed trains, not Vande Bharat, Rajdhani, check detailsIndian Railways has increased the speed of trains one of the most important train networks, Delhi-Howrah route (including Kanpur-Lucknow) to 160 Kmph' at a total cost of Rs. 6,685 cr. The Delhi-Mumbai..DNA - Published | Indian Railways introduces stricter rules for Emergency Quota reservations: Key changes you need to knowThe Indian Railways has introduced new rules for booking seats/berths under the Emergency Quota (EQ). Check the key points here.DNA - Published |
Indian Railways revises schedule of this Vande Bharat train, it runs from..., check new route,Ā stoppagesĀ and other detailsEffective May 13, the train's schedule has been revised to include an additional stop at Datia railway station on a trial basis, until further notice.DNA - Published | Vande Bharat: Indian Railways to start Sleeper Train from Bareilly in UP to Mumbai, check routeThe Indian Railways has been preparing to launch Bareilley to Mumbai Sleeper train from July which will start from Bareilley, Chandausi, Agra via different routes to reach Mumbai. Railways has..DNA - Published |
