Indian Railways
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7 new Amrit Bharat Express trains approved by Indian Railways, check full list and other details
Business | Aug 14, 2026, 04:25 PM ISTRailways has also approved the Prayagraj-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Amrit Bharat Express (20436/20435). This proposed weekly service will make travel between Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra easier.
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Mumbai to get 238 new AC local trains early as Railways fast-tracks production, first rake by 2027
Business | Aug 12, 2026, 09:55 PM ISTThe 238 additional AC local rakes approved for Mumbai will now be manufactured simultaneously at three railway production units.
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Delhi railway stations to face stricter security checks, parcel services suspended; check advisory
Delhi | Aug 12, 2026, 07:14 PM ISTNorthern Railway has tightened security checks at major Delhi stations from August 13 to 16 ahead of Independence Day. Parcel services will also remain suspended at five stations.
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Tatkal ticket crackdown: 13,580 touts, 65 railway staff arrested in 3.5 years, Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha
India | Aug 12, 2026, 06:25 PM ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha that 13,580 touts and 65 railway employees were arrested between 2023 and June 2026 for offences related to the reservation system. The minister also detailed enforcement measures against unauthorised ticketing.
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Assam floods disrupt rail services as 11 trains cancelled, 8 diverted; check full list
India | Aug 04, 2026, 04:27 PM ISTFloods in Assam have disrupted railway services, forcing the cancellation of 11 trains and diversion of eight others under the Northeast Frontier Railway. Check the complete list of cancelled, diverted and partially affected trains along with passenger advisory.
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India's first Vande Bharat freight train begins its technical trials, attains top speed of 145 km/h
Business | Jul 30, 2026, 02:19 PM ISTThis state-of-the-art Vande Bharat Freight EMU is a 16-coach rake, comprising 2 DTC (reefer vans), 2 Non-Driving Trailer coaches and 12 parcel coaches.
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'Proud of Railways': Sonam Wangchuk praises Vande Bharat journey but reminds Centre of its promises
India | Jul 30, 2026, 01:06 PM ISTActivist Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from Medanta Hospital on July 27, days after ending his 26-day hunger strike over the paper leak issue.
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How many jobs did Indian Railways create in the last 12 years? Railway Minister shares data
India | Jul 30, 2026, 08:48 AM ISTIndian Railways recruited 5.56 lakh people between 2014 and June 2026, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament. He also shared updated TTE deployment norms and explained ticket cancellation and refund rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat Express.
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Cabinet approves rail capacity expansion along critical Andhra Pradesh–Karnataka economic corridor
Business | Jul 24, 2026, 05:03 PM ISTThe capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country, including Ballari Fort, Sri Kumara Swamy Temple, etc.
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Man's kurta made from Indian Railways bed sheet goes viral, internet floods comments with jokes
offbeat | Jul 21, 2026, 04:18 PM ISTA viral video showing a man wearing what appears to be a kurta stitched from an Indian Railways bed sheet has sparked a wave of jokes online. The familiar blue border caught viewers' attention, with many linking it to the issue of missing railway linen.
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Goods train derails on Ghaziabad-Delhi rail route; 53 trains cancelled or diverted | Check list
India | Jul 21, 2026, 08:56 AM ISTAccording to railway authorities, a total of 53 trains were affected due to the disruption. As part of the arrangements, 24 trains were diverted via the Delhi-New Delhi route, while 16 passenger trains were cancelled.
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PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen train, says only 3-4 countries are capable of running it
India | Jul 17, 2026, 12:49 PM ISTDesigned, engineered and integrated in India, the train has been developed using indigenous technology, reflecting the country's growing capabilities in advanced railway engineering.
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India's first hydrogen train launched: How will this train detect heat and smoke? Explained
India | Jul 17, 2026, 12:13 PM ISTUnlike conventional electric trains that draw power from overhead lines, the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset generates electricity on board through a chemical reaction between hydrogen and oxygen, with water vapour and heat as its only by-product.
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Why this Indian Railways employee stopped handing out towels to every passenger
offbeat | Jul 16, 2026, 06:45 PM ISTA viral video featuring Indian Railways employee Amit Yadav has revealed the hidden cost of stolen train linen. Yadav says missing towels, bedsheets and blankets are deducted from his salary, prompting him to change how he distributes items to passengers.
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Concerned about getting train ticket, high air fares during Durga Puja 2026? Here's an alternative
Business | Jul 16, 2026, 05:12 PM ISTAccording to the company, the service is designed to match the comfort of air travel or first-class AC train coaches while keeping prices on par with AC Three-Tier rail fares.
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IRCTC delays launch of new website; revamped ticket booking platform now expected in August
India | Jul 14, 2026, 10:34 PM ISTThe launch of the revamped IRCTC website has been delayed, with railway sources saying passengers will have to wait another three to four weeks. The upgraded platform, now expected in early August, promises faster bookings and several new passenger-friendly features.
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IRCTC launches 10-day Bharat Gaurav tour to 4 Jyotirlingas and Statue of Unity; Check fare and route
India | Jul 13, 2026, 07:20 AM ISTIRCTC has launched a 9 nights and 10 days Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train package covering four Jyotirlingas, Dwarkadhish Temple and the Statue of Unity. Check the complete route, fare, boarding stations, travel dates and booking details.
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Hydrogen fuel trials underway on 10 routes in the country, Gadkari shares details
Market | Jul 13, 2026, 08:24 AM ISTNitin Gadkari said he's confident that hydrogen is the future of the transport industry and the fuel of the future, and the government is working in this direction.
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Bizarre theft disrupts Bihar's Gaya–Patna rail section as thieves cut overhead electric wire
Bihar | Jul 09, 2026, 07:58 PM ISTAccording to local residents, the theft took place near Madarpur Railway Gumti, where the absence of late-night police patrolling may have allowed the thieves to carry out the crime.
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Viral train decor for 'honeymoon' couple costs TC his job; all about the incident and its aftermath
India | Jul 08, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTThe incident took place on Train No. 11002 Nandigram Express on July 6. According to the ministry, the couple had hired a private decorator through an online service to decorate their First AC cabin. The decorator entered the coach without official permission and transformed the compartment.