Indian Railways

Indian Railways clears Rs 1,364 crore projects for Kavach rollout, signalling upgrade

Indian Railways has approved the installation of on-board Kavach equipment on 232 locomotives in Southern Railway for Rs 208.81 crore

No refund for confirmed tickets cancelled within 8 hours of departure: What Indian Railways’ new rules mean for passengers

Indian Railways introduces new ticket cancellation rules from April 2026, including zero refund for cancellations within 8 hours. Check revised charges, Tatkal changes, and what it means for passengers.

Indian Railways announces 1,484 special trains to handle summer holiday rush

Indian Railways will run 1,484 summer special trains, including 749 reserved and 735 unreserved services, to manage the holiday travel rush from Mumbai and across Maharashtra.

UPSC CMS 2026 notification released: Applications open at upsconline.nic.in; direct link here to apply

UPSC has opened applications for the Combined Medical Services Exam 2026, offering medical graduates a gateway to government healthcare posts.

Man takes off pants to show piles surgery wound after boss refused leave. He still didn’t approve it

Railway workers and netizens have demanded strict action against the senior official. Loco staff association leader called the behaviour 'shameful,' noting that railway staff work round the clock to ensure trains run safely yet remain vulnerable to such treatment from the administration.

Nine railway divisions sign pacts with Army organisations to hire ex-servicemen as pointsmen

The ministry stated Indian Railways and the Indian Army have introduced a 'Framework of Cooperation' to expand post-retirement employment for Agniveers and Army personnel transitioning to civilian life.

Ashwini Vaishnaw signals new track for innovation with 'Rail Tech portal' launch

The Union Minister unveiled both the 'rail tech' portal and a citizen-centric reform service that will help dispose railway claims tribunal cases.

Cabinet okays Rs 12,236-crore boost with rail line additions, Ahmedabad Metro Phase 2B and Srinagar terminal

Cabinet Decision: Urban transport also received a push, with the Cabinet approving the extension of Phase 2B of the Ahmedabad Metro project at a cost of Rs 1,067 crore to improve connectivity in the city.

Centre approves three rail line expansion projects worth Rs 9,072 crore

Indian Railways News: The projects have been planned under the PM-Gati Shakti National Master Plan, with a focus on improving multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency through integrated planning and stakeholder consultations.

Indian Railways overhauls train cleanliness rules: Here is what will change

Indian Railways News: Initially, 80 trains have been identified for implementation of the reform. Based on the experience and feedback, the system will be extended to other trains across the network.

‘Paid for Comfort’: Passenger slams AC train travel after being forced to hold children for 5 hours

A passenger criticised the situation on Indian Railways after being told to co-operate and share space despite having confirmed 3rd AC reservations.

Cabinet approves three multi-tracking railway projects between Kasara-Manmad, Delhi-Ambala and Ballari-Hosapete

"The increased line capacity will significantly enhance mobility, resulting in improved operational efficiency and service reliability for Indian Railways," the government said in a statement on Saturday.

‘First you take a drink…then the drink takes you’: Bombay HC denies rail compensation to passenger over four pegs

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.

First direct passenger train launched between Silchar in Assam and Sairang in Mizoram

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 run over 1,400 Holi special trains in March: Check details

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 draws up new plans to enhance rail connectivity in Jammu and Kashmir border areas

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.

Indian Railways charging full fare to RAC passengers ‘not justified’: Parliamentary panel

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'

No plan to close Ernakulam loco shed, facility to be upgraded: Ashwini Vaishnaw to Kerala CM

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

Why India is fortifying Siliguri’s ‘Chicken’s Neck’ corridor with underground rail

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.

Special trains to run between Katra-Srinagar to ease passenger rush – full schedule and timings you need to know

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.

High speed rail will be based on Indian technology and Indian coaches: Nirmala Sitharaman

The Finance Minister proposed high-speed rail links between Mumbai–Pune, Pune–Hyderabad, Hyderabad–Bengaluru, Hyderabad–Chennai, Chennai–Bengaluru, Delhi–Varanasi and Varanasi–Siliguri.

Mumbai–Pune, Chennai–Bengaluru, Bengaluru–Hyderabad, Delhi–Varanasi, Varanasi–Siliguri: High-speed rail travel times unveiled

Indian Railways: Ashwini Vaishnaw said high-speed rail projects will dramatically cut travel time between major Indian cities.