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The ruling by Justice Jitendra Jain held that the bar on compensation under the Railways Act, 1989 applies where injury results from acts committed in a state of intoxication.
India launches its first direct passenger train between Silchar in Assam and Sairang in Mizoram in 2026, boosting Northeast connectivity, trade, tourism and economic integration under the Act East Policy.
Indian Railways to operate over 1,400 Holi special trains in March 2026 to manage festive rush. Check zone-wise details, routes, facilities and travel updates.
Indian Railways News: The update comes close on the heels of the commissioning of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, a 272-km strategic railway corridor connecting the Kashmir Valley with the rest of the Indian Railways network.
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), in its report 'Punctuality and Travel Time in Train Operations in Indian Railways' tabled in Parliament, said that 'charging full fare for tickets under RAC (Reservation Against Cancellation), where the ticket holder continues in the RAC category after chart preparation without a berth facility, is not justified'
The union minister told the Kerala CM that the facility remains essential for the operational needs of the Thiruvananthapuram and Palakkad Railway Divisions, where it continues to maintain diesel locomotives and critical breakdown vehicles for the region, it said
Indian Railways: NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava and Chief Administrative Officer (Construction) Hitendra Goyal said the underground stretch would run between Tin Mile Haat and Rangapani railway stations in West Bengal.
Northern Railway announces special trains between Katra and Srinagar on February 3-4 to ease passenger rush amid snowfall. Check full schedule, timings, stoppages, and travel tips for smooth journeys.
The Finance Minister proposed high-speed rail links between Mumbai–Pune, Pune–Hyderabad, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, Hyderabad–Chennai, Chennai–Bengaluru, Delhi–Varanasi and Varanasi–Siliguri.
Indian Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw said high-speed rail projects will dramatically cut travel time between major Indian cities.
The newly commissioned sections include Vadodara-Virar (344 km) on Western Railway, Tuglakabad Junction Cabin-Palwal (35 km) on Northern Railway and Manpur-Sarmatanr (93.3 km) on East Central Railway.
Vande Bharat News: The video, now widely circulating online, shows the orange-and-grey Vande Bharat train emerging from the distance with its headlights on, moving steadily along tracks buried under thick layers of snow.
According to a reply from the Railway Board, ticket fares are structured according to travel class with differences reflecting the facilities and services offered in each category.
Vande Bharat News: By offering late-night departures and early-morning arrivals on routes spanning 600–900 kilometres, the Vande Bharat Sleeper enables passengers to avoid booking a hotel room altogether.
Indian Railways News: Chief Project Manager of Indian Railways Ananth Rupanagudi, responding to criticism over his earlier remarks, said he was “pleasantly surprised” by the wide response his post received on social media platform X.
Vande Bharat Sleeper News: The Vande Bharat Sleeper Express will feature ergonomically designed cushioned berths, advanced suspension systems for smoother rides, noise-reduction technology, automatic doors with vestibules, and a modern Passenger Information System.
Passengers will also have to pay a minimum fare equivalent to a 400-km journey, irrespective of the actual distance travelled.
The Ministry's press note also highlighted a focus on safety, with a goal to reduce the number of accidents to a single digit, down from 11 in 2025-2026.
Vande Bharat Sleeper News: During the visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to flag off the first sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express, which will operate between Howrah in West Bengal and Guwahati in Assam
A ministry's press note said 84 percent of the allocated funds have been utilised in the category of safety-related works
Southern Railway announces Pongal 2026 special trains from January 8 to 21 to manage festival rush. Check routes, train numbers, travel dates, booking details, and key destinations covered.
With more than seven lakh views, the 20-second clip has gone viral as a visual commentary on the struggles of a common man in India.
Indian Railways News: The Vande Bharat Sleeper train is designed for overnight travel, offering enhanced comfort, safety and a premium passenger experience
Indian Railways News: Railway officials believe that women ticket checkers often bring a calmer, more empathetic and communicative approach, encouraging passengers to share complaints or suggestions without hesitation
Indian Railways launches modern sleeping pods at Guntur Railway Station, offering affordable short-stay accommodation with Wi-Fi, lockers and hygienic amenities for transit passengers.
