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Special rail coach dedicated to Gandhi to be unveiled at Gandhi Darshan tomorrow

Special rail coach dedicated to Gandhi to be unveiled at Gandhi Darshan tomorrow

Tue, Sep 10, 2024

A "meticulously restored" railway coach from the bygone era, symbolising Mahatma Gandhi's famous train journeys that were instrumental in his mission to unite the nation during the freedom struggle is all set to be unveiled at Gandhi Darshan at the Rajghat here on Wednesday.

Cabinet approves 8 big railway projects as "equivalent to planting 30 cr trees"

Cabinet approves 8 big railway projects as "equivalent to planting 30 cr trees"

Fri, Aug 09, 2024

While briefing the Cabinet decisions on Friday, Minister of Railways and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the new eight railway projects are expected to cut down around 767 crore kilograms of carbon dioxide which in simple terms are equivalent to planting 30 crore trees.

Indian Railways posts double digit increase in track renewal

Indian Railways posts double digit increase in track renewal

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

In the Financial Year 2022-2023, the Railways renewed 5,227 track km (TKM) while in 2023-2024, the renewal went up to 5,950 TKM, the data show.

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Categories of railway stations revised under new policy decision

Categories of railway stations revised under new policy decision

Thu, Dec 28, 2017

Under this new scheme of categorization of railway stations, the stations have been clubbed into 3 groups namely Non-Suburban, Suburban and Halt. Further, these groups have been put in different grades ranging from 1-6.

Railways forms committee to review flexi-fare system

Railways forms committee to review flexi-fare system

Thu, Dec 14, 2017

The committee consists of railway board officials along with Ravinder Goyal, Adviser, Niti Ayog; Meenakshi Malik, Executive Director, Revenue Management, Air India; S Sriram, professor of transport economics and Iti Mani, Director, Revenue, Le Meridien, Delhi.

You will now pay more for tickets if you are travelling in these trains

You will now pay more for tickets if you are travelling in these trains

Mon, Nov 06, 2017

According to the new timetable effective from November 01, 2017 - the Indian Railways have increased designated average speed of some trains by 5 km and defined them as superfast.

New timetable of 500 trains in effect from tomorrow; Here's what you need to know

New timetable of 500 trains in effect from tomorrow; Here's what you need to know

Tue, Oct 31, 2017

Introduction is made under the direction of Railway Minister Piyush Goyal. Running time of popular trains have been reduced between 15 minutes to 2 hours from tomorrow onwards.

Diwali gift for Mumbai - Delhi passengers; Here's what you need to know about the new Rajdhani Express

Diwali gift for Mumbai - Delhi passengers; Here's what you need to know about the new Rajdhani Express

Mon, Oct 16, 2017

Special Rajdhani Express will save about 2 hours in journey time and will not have any flexi fare in its fare structure. It is planned to be commenced as a tri-weekly special service.

Travelling by Indian Railways will now cut down your sleep by an hour

Travelling by Indian Railways will now cut down your sleep by an hour

Mon, Sep 18, 2017

The railways in the circular requested passengers to cooperate with the sick, persons with disability, and pregnant ladies in case they want to sleep beyond permissible limits.

Soon you may be able to book your train tickets and pay later; Find out how

Soon you may be able to book your train tickets and pay later; Find out how

Wed, Aug 02, 2017

Indian railways is now allowing for commuters to book tickets and pay after a period of 15 days.

Days after CAG report said ‘Railway food not fit for human consumption’ lizard found in rice

Days after CAG report said ‘Railway food not fit for human consumption’ lizard found in rice

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

A lizard with a serving of rice biryani was served to a passenger of the Poorva Express on Wednesday.

IRCTC forms new policy to upgrade quality of food

IRCTC forms new policy to upgrade quality of food

Sun, Jul 23, 2017

In order to upgrade the quality of food preparation, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) will set up new kitchens and upgrade existing ones, the ministry said in an official statement.

Railway Ministry extends service charge exemption on e-tickets till September 30

Railway Ministry extends service charge exemption on e-tickets till September 30

Fri, Jul 07, 2017

Post demonetisation, Railway Ministry had announced withdrawal of service charge on online booking of tickets for the tickets booked from November 23, 2016 to March 31, 2017.

WATCH: Tejas Express to run on Mumbai-Goa route from May 22; see what it offers

WATCH: Tejas Express to run on Mumbai-Goa route from May 22; see what it offers

Fri, May 19, 2017

Tejas Express, the new luxury train of the Indian Railways will begin operations on May 22. The train is equipped with WiFi, LCD screens, CCTV cameras and automatic doors.

WATCH: Here's how Indian Railways is making Chardham yatra easier

WATCH: Here's how Indian Railways is making Chardham yatra easier

Thu, May 11, 2017

"The proposed Chardham rail line connecting to 2000 m Mean Sea Level (MSL) and above will be an engineering challenging feat," the Ministry said.

With 12 new features, Indian Railways aims to make AC-3 tiers your true "Humsafar"

With 12 new features, Indian Railways aims to make AC-3 tiers your true "Humsafar"

Wed, May 03, 2017

With the inclusion of all the facilities, the fare of all the AC 3-tier will be about 15% more than Rajdhani fares.

Now, you can travel in Rajdhani, Shatbadi, Duronto, other special trains at regular fares from April 1

Now, you can travel in Rajdhani, Shatbadi, Duronto, other special trains at regular fares from April 1

Wed, Mar 22, 2017

Now, you can travel in special long distance trains like Rajdhani and Shatbadi at regular fares even if you have booked tickets in other mail or express trains for the same destinations from April this year.

CAG flags glaring errors in railways accounts

CAG flags glaring errors in railways accounts

Sun, Mar 12, 2017

During the review, 64 cases of persistent miscalculations of expenditure worth Rs 53.47 crore were pointed out by the CAG and accepted by the railways.

Bullet train: Now, BKC to Thane in 10 minutes and to Virar in 24 minutes

Bullet train: Now, BKC to Thane in 10 minutes and to Virar in 24 minutes

Thu, Feb 23, 2017

Moreover, the geo-technical surveys already begun in January on the routes.

Suresh Prabhu announces key policies to increase non-fare revenues of Indian Railways

Suresh Prabhu announces key policies to increase non-fare revenues of Indian Railways

Tue, Jan 10, 2017

In a move to increase non-fare revenues and to promote ease of railway ticketing through digital transactions, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday inaugurated several policy initiatives.

Indian Railways look to boost advertising revenues; aims Rs 2000 crore

Indian Railways look to boost advertising revenues; aims Rs 2000 crore

Mon, Jan 09, 2017

In another means to obtain non-fare proceeds, the government will now be gearing up to earn advertisement revenues to the tune of Rs 2,000 crore from corporate giants who will soon be able to use trains as ad spaces.

Indian rail to offer 10% discount on free seats on departure day: Suresh Prabhu

Indian rail to offer 10% discount on free seats on departure day: Suresh Prabhu

Mon, Jan 02, 2017

Speaking at the country’s capital, Minister of Railways, Suresh Prabhu on Monday reiterated the 10% discount offer on free seats on day of departure for passengers of the Indian railways.

Railways extend 10% rebate in fare on vacant berths to all trains from January 1

Railways extend 10% rebate in fare on vacant berths to all trains from January 1

Fri, Dec 30, 2016

Passengers in the Indian railways will now get a 10% rebate in basic fare on vacant berths after preparation of the first class, Ministry of Railways said on Friday.

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