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    • 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

    • Focus on quality or be ready to be blacklisted, Ashwini Vaishnaw tells railway manufacturers

      We have to significantly improve quality - whether it is signalling or earthing or track equipment, or components that go into manufacturing of locomotives and coaches. We should be procuring the best in the world, the railway minister said.

    • Vande Bharat sleeper version design unveiled by Indo-Russian JV Kinet Railway Solutions

      The new design includes built-in USB ports, individual reading lights, compact storage, and redesigned stair access to upper berths

    • Caught ticketless in First AC, woman says ‘my brother is loco pilot’, then asks TTE’s caste

      'Had you been from a different caste, you wouldn’t have created a scene,' the woman tells the TTE in the now-viral clip.

    • Indian Railways’ Yatri Suvidha Kendras explained: How the new initiative aims to ease festival travel

      Indian Railways News: The Yatri Suvidha Kendra has been strategically divided into three zones to ensure smooth passenger movement

    • Big relief for passengers: Railways to let travellers reschedule booked tickets online

      Starting January, passengers will be able to reschedule the travel date of their confirmed train tickets online without paying any additional fee, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.

    • OPINION | Indian Railways unveils ground-breaking engineering feats across India

      Indian Railways has achieved major milestones, from the Pamban Bridge to the Katra-Srinagar route, advancing connectivity, operational capacity, and global integration, all while introducing new innovations like Vande Bharat sleeper trains

    • Paschim Express coaches uncouple twice in an hour, raising safety concerns | Video

      Indian Railways News: Railway officials confirmed that no passengers were injured and no damage was caused to the Paschim Express, though the onward journey was delayed

    • PM Modi to flag off three new trains today: Check out routes, schedule and timings

      The aim of the new trains is to bolster rail connectivity across the state and provide a boost to the regional economy.

    • From October 1, only Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts can book train tickets online in first 15 minutes - All you need to know

      From October 1, only Aadhaar-linked IRCTC accounts can book train tickets online in the first 15 minutes, ensuring fair bookings for genuine passengers.

    • 51 km of change: How Indian Railways bridged Mizoram’s toughest terrain

      Indian Railways: PM Modi will flag off three new express trains, Sairang (Aizawl)-Delhi (Anand Vihar Terminal) Rajdhani Express, Sairang-Guwahati Express and Sairang-Kolkata Express

    • India is said to plan $3.4 billion railway lines near China border: Report

      India has separately constructed 1,700 kilometers of rail lines in the northeastern region in the past decade, the people said.

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