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  • Indian Railways fare hike kicks in December 26: Who pays more and who doesn't

    To put the increase in perspective, a 500 km journey in a non-AC coach will now cost Rs 10 more once the new rates take effect.

  • Indian Railways announces fare hike from December 26: All you need to know

    Indian Railways has announced a fare hike from December 26, 2025. Check which passengers are affected, revised ticket prices and key details.

  • Why has Indian Railways hiked fares again? A look at Rs 600 crore windfall and twin challenges of wage, pension

    At existing passenger volumes, the fare hike would translate into an annualised revenue gain of nearly Rs 2,400 crore, the ministry said

  • Indian Railways hike fare from Dec 26: Non-AC tickets to cost Rs 10 more for every 500 km

    The Railways has increased fares for Mail and Express trains in non-AC coaches by 2 paise per km, while AC class fares have also been raised by 2 paise per km.

  • Delhi fog disrupts train services: Vande Bharat among dozens of trains delayed by hours; see full list

    Major terminals, including New Delhi, Anand Vihar and Old Delhi, were thronged with discomfitted passengers facing extensive, multi-hour delays.

  • Indian Railways' first hydrogen train ready for trials in major step toward green rail technology

    Indian Railways: Vaishnaw stated that the newly built train is “currently the world's longest (10 coaches) and most powerful (2400 kW) hydrogen train set on a broad-gauge platform. The train comprises two Driving Power Cars (DPCs) of 1200 kW each and eight passenger coaches

  • Tamil Nadu set to buy out Indian Railways' 33% stake in Chennai MRTS

    Senior Southern Railway officials, responding to queries on the condition of anonymity, said they granted formal approval for the transfer on July 31.

  • Loco pilots push for work-hour cap, urge railways to learn from IndiGo crisis

    AILRSA said the issues in aviation reflect long-standing concerns of loco pilots, who have for decades sought scientifically designed duty schedules.

  • Railways announces 89 special trains following IndiGo flight cancellations

    New Delhi, Dec 6 The Railways announced 89 special trains across all zones to be operated in the next three days starting Saturday to help people facin..

  • Amid IndiGo crisis, Southern Railway adds new coaches to 16 trains to ease passenger rush | Check full list here

    For the past 2-3 days, IndiGo flights across the country, including in major cities like Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, have been cancelled leaving thousands of passengers stranded.

  • Indian Railway plans to implement OTP-based window tickets in tatkal in next few days

    Indian Railways News: Indian Railways is preparing to shift chart preparation to eight hours before departure—up from the current four-hour window.

  • Indian Railways denies any rule mandating halal-certified meals on trains

    Railway Ministry issued a clear clarification, stating, 'This is to clarify, there are no such guidelines mandating that meals served in trains must be Halal certified'

  • This popular fruit is banned on Indian trains — carrying it could land you in jail

    Carrying a dry coconut on Indian trains is banned due to fire risk—and violating this rule can lead to fines or even jail. Here’s the safety reason behind it.

  • Can Tata Steel make Vande Bharat's wheels? MD says a business case is a must

    The continuous supply of railway wheels has become crucial for the Indian Railways, which is planning to expand the network of its flagship Vande Bharat Express service

  • India’s first private railway station feels like a luxury airport — guess which state it’s in!

    Explore India’s first private railway station, Rani Kamalapati in Bhopal, featuring airport-like amenities, luxury facilities, and a world-class travel experience.

  • Indian railways TTE shares booking hack to get confirmed lower berths for senior citizens

    A viral TTE from Indian Railways explains a simple yet little-known booking trick to help senior citizens secure confirmed lower berths. Avoid this common mistake while reserving your seats.

  • High alert, strict security arrangements at all railway stations in Delhi-NCR: Northern Railway

    The Northern Railway said on Monday that security arrangements at major stations such as New Delhi, Old Delhi, Anand Vihar, Hazrat Nizamuddin and Ghaziabad have been reviewed

  • 'Catering mafia of Railways': Passenger beaten up for objecting to paying Rs 20 extra for meal

    The North Central Railway issued a statement on X, claiming the video is not recent and is being circulated to mislead the public. 'This is an old video being posted in an attempt to mislead people,' it stated.

  • Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat Sleeper train hits 180 km/h in trial run | Watch

    Indian Railways News: The Vande Bharat Sleeper trainset has been designed and developed by BEML Limited, featuring stainless-steel construction and advanced crashworthy elements to maximize passenger safety

  • Maharashtra's Aurangabad Railway Station renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

    Aurangabad Railway Station has been officially renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Railway Station (CPSN), celebrating Maratha heritage. Explore nearby UNESCO sites Ajanta and Ellora Caves and more.

  • Festive rush: Around 200 special trains to make over 12,000 trips between October 1 and November 30

    Railways said all trains running as specials in the past or newly-introduced for the ongoing festive season have been deployed for passengers’ convenience.

  • Jammu: Railways launches special mobile ticketing service to cope up with festive rush

    The passengers can avail the service at Jammu, Katra, Pathankot Cantonment, Pathankot City, Srinagar, Budgam and Banihal stations

  • Doctor forgets watch in Vande Bharat's toilet, RPF finds it 40 minutes after complaint: ‘Amazing’

    Praising the Railways and its dedicated workers, Dr J Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas added, 'This was not even a complaint. It was my mistake. Yet, they acted swiftly.'

  • Vande Bharat staff trade punches, belts and dustbins at Delhi’s Nizamuddin station, IRCTC takes action

    In a statement, the IRCTC confirmed that the service provider staff involved in the altercation had been detained by the Railway Police Force (RPF).

  • Vande Bharat's sleeper version to provide 'premium' experience to passengers: Check key features, ticket prices

    The new sleeper coaches are set to be more modern and passenger-friendly with various on-board features

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