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Indian Railways will now release ticket status 10 hours before departure, reducing last-minute travel anxiety. Over 6,000 stations also offer free Wi-Fi, enhancing passenger convenience and journey planning. Everything you need to know about the new changes in Indian railways.

Airtel Business bags multi-year contract for Indian Railway security operations centre

With centralised security controls, Airtel Business will build multi-layer protection to secure the expansive database of the railways

India and Bhutan announce first-ever cross-border rail links: All you need to know

India and Bhutan set to roll out two cross-border rail links worth Rs 4,033 Cr. Discover all about the Kokrajhar–Gelephu and Banarhat–Samtse routes, construction plans, and how these projects will boost travel, trade, and connectivity between the nations.

Davos 2025: Safety tops Indian railways' 2025-26 budget, says Railway Minister

Vaishnaw added that he met the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) delegation and had a detailed discussion on safety technologies and maintenance practices.

Winter-ready Vande Bharat Express unveiled for Katra-Srinagar route: Key details inside

India's winter-ready Vande Bharat Express debuts on the Katra-Srinagar route, blending innovation with connectivity to seamlessly link Jammu and Kashmir in all conditions.

How often are train blankets washed? Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw replies

In a written reply, Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that blankets are washed at least once a month. He also outlined several measures taken by the Indian Railways to ensure passenger comfort and hygiene.

When train carrying 200 UP Police exam candidates split into two in Bijnor: Isolated, where to go?

Initially unaware of the cause, passengers found themselves isolated from the rest of the train.

Budget Snapshot: The post COVID bump-up in Indian Railways’ revenues

Higher freight traffic helped Indian Railways withstand the pandemic disruption to the passenger train business

Woman shares video of rat scurrying in train's AC compartment. Railways response

Jasmita Pati took to the microblogging site to share a video of a rat scurrying around in the compartment. In another clip, she showed the “appalling cleanliness conditions” and dust on the mirror in the compartment.

Ram temple consecration ceremony: Trains' movement to be affected from January 16 to 22

Ten trains, including Vande Bharat, have been cancelled while 35 trains, including Doon Express, will run on alternate routes. The run of 14 other trains will also be affected.

Vande Bharat Express faces stone-pelting attack; executive class window damaged on Odisha route

The train was attacked with stones between Meramandali and Budhapank in the Dhenkanal-Angul Railway Section in Odisha on Sunday

95.3% railway passengers between April-October were in non-AC classes

The railways registered a significant increase in the number of general and sleeper class passengers between April and October this year compared to the corresponding period last year.

Revised child travel norms: Railways earned over Rs 2,800 crore more in 7 years, says RTI reply

The response from the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) under the Right to Information (RTI) Act further indicates that the financial year of 2022-23 alone earned Rs 560 crore due to the amended norms making it the most profitable year.

Improve trains punctuality during Parliament session: Railway Board to all zones

An email from the principal executive director (coaching), Railway Board to general managers and other senior officers engaged in the safe rail operations has stressed the need to address all issues that impact the punctuality of trains.

Government looking at PLI for train-part manufacturers

The aim is to cut down imports. A consultant, picked after bidding, will make a list of components used in building engines and coaches that are largely imported

Hindalco, Texmaco team up to produce aluminium rail wagons, coaches

These products will play a crucial role in assisting Indian Railways in reaching its emission reduction targets while also enhancing operational efficiency.

With operating ratio of 107.39%, Railways could not generate surplus in 2021-22: CAG

The CAG’s report on railways finances presented in Parliament on August 8 provides an analytical review of the finances and accounts of the Indian Railways and is based on the audited accounts for the financial year ended March 31, 2022.

Gallantt Ispat gains 4% on Rs 55-cr wagons deal with East Coast Railway

The deal is expected to ease the logistics of transferring iron ores from the point of origin to its steel-making facility and save 25 percent of the freight costs incurred by the company

Rapidx: India’s first regional train service to start on 17-km stretch in July

According to National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) officials in charge of the development of the rapid rail service, safety approvals were received from the commissioner for Metro Rail Safety (CMRS).

2 investment themes and 3 preferred bets of Porinju Veliyath

Indian railways truly grasps the magnitude of India’s transformation, Prorinju said. In the current year alone, capital expenditure worth Rs 2.4 lakh crore has been allocated to the railways.

From signal failure to sabotage to CBI probe to judicial inquiry, where’s the Balasore train disaster headed?

In the aftermath of the biggest railway accident in recent decades, a multiplicity of authorities are set to probe, but will any of them lead to actions that will make rail travel safer for citizens? Past record of inquiries, commissions and criminal probes suggests that nothing will happen even as risks to safety intensify

Odisha Train Crash: Need to develop a culture of safety

If a single person can manipulate the system or a single piece of equipment can fail on the unsafe side, it cannot be accepted as a fail-safe system

Private goods train carrying limestone derails in Odisha, no casualty reported

Several wagons of a goods train carrying limestone has derailed near Sambardhara in Bargarh district.

Odisha Train Tragedy: Disastrous accident signals railways is going downhill

Kavach, an automatic train protection system rolled out last year was not deployed in the Balasore accident event. Also, an existing anti-collision device has not been adopted by the railways

Odisha Train Tragedy: To heal our national distress, let there be a collective commitment to safety, accountability, equity

We have to find a semblance of healing for the deceased passengers’ families, the algorithms of whose lives and memories lie agonisingly altered. This needs honest inquiry and fixing accountability. But after the sorrow has sobered down, will we raise questions on institutional challenges confronting the railways? Do we want to be the spectators of a green-flag signalling of euphoric railway projects or responsibly vigilant citizens?