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  New train on Palakkad-Pollachi route gets Centre's nod, India Railways to run service toon

  India | March 06, 2026 12:40 IST

  In a Facebook post, Gopi, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism, expressed gratitude to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw "for sympathetically considering the matter and taking prompt action for the convenience of the passengers".

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  Cabinet clears Rs 9,072 crore rail multi-tracking projects across four states

  India | February 24, 2026 16:11 IST

  The three projects covering eight districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 307 Kms.

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  IRCTC makes Aadhaar verification mandatory for advance, tatkal booking: All you need to know

  Business | February 20, 2026 12:06 IST

  IRCTC has made Aadhaar authentication compulsory for online train ticket bookings. Only Aadhaar-verified users can book Tatkal and first-day ARP tickets, aiming to reduce fraud and ensure fair ticket distribution.

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  Indian Railways approves several infra projects to enhance capacity, safety, operational efficiency

  Business | February 10, 2026 16:11 IST

  To improve safety and operational efficiency, the Railways has approved the implementation of Electronic Interlocking (EI) at 34 stations on the Northern Railway route where the Kavach system is being installed.

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  Chennai Central Express derails in Odisha as three coaches skid off track near Jakhapura station

  India | February 05, 2026 12:02 IST

  The Chennai Central Express derailed near Jakhapura station in Odisha, with three coaches slipping off the track. No injuries were reported, and rescue teams from Bhadrak were quickly rushed to the accident site.

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  India's only railway station where train lights go off the moment it passes through | Check here

  Trending | February 04, 2026 12:39 IST

  Tambaram Railway Station near Chennai is known for a rare occurrence where train lights momentarily turn off due to a neutral section between two power zones. This happens only with local trains and not express trains.

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  Which two unique railway stations in India are geographically divided between two states?

  India | February 03, 2026 13:15 IST

  These two unique railway stations are physically split, with different parts of the platform, ticket counters, and waiting rooms belonging to different states.

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  Bihar joins India's bullet train map with Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri Corridor: Know key details here

  Bihar | February 04, 2026 11:21 IST

  The first bullet train corridor will pass through Bihar, linking Varanasi, Patna and Siliguri, with Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calling the project a major game-changer. The high-speed route is expected to cut travel time drastically and boost connectivity.

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  6 passenger mistakes that make wildlife encounters riskier

  Travel | February 01, 2026 17:33 IST

  A recent study warning about king cobras being found aboard trains has drawn attention to how passengers react during wildlife encounters. Using these incidents as context, we look at six common human reactions that often make such situations more dangerous for both people and animals.

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  Railways to serve non-veg food on Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat train after passenger complaints

  India | January 28, 2026 7:11 IST

  The Vande Bharat sleeper train running between Howrah and Kamakhya is preparing to introduce non vegetarian meals after passengers objected to a vegetarian only menu. Eastern Railway officials confirmed the addition is expected within a week.

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  Inside the Palace on Wheels: The royal train experience that costs Rs 2.87 lakh per night

  Travel | January 24, 2026 16:22 IST

  Actor Roshni Chopra recently travelled to Jaipur aboard the Palace on Wheels, offering a glimpse into India’s iconic luxury train. From royal cabins and fine dining to heritage interiors, here’s what the experience includes, and how much it costs to travel like royalty.

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  RPF personnel saves man and child from falling under train at Prayagraj railway station | VIDEO

  Uttar Pradesh | January 19, 2026 7:30 IST

  A passenger and his child were dramatically rescued by RPF personnel at Prayagraj station after slipping while trying to board the moving Kashi Express. The alert staff acted within seconds, preventing a major accident and earning praise from senior officials.

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  9 Amrit Bharat Express trains to link east with north, south and west, full details here

  Business | January 15, 2026 16:30 IST

  Passing through the densely populated states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, these trains are aimed at making travel easier for a large number of passengers.

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  Indian Railways set to launch nine Amrit Bharat Express trains from Bengal and Assam; check routes

  India | January 13, 2026 21:58 IST

  Since their introduction in December 2023, as many as 30 Amrit Bharat Express trains have become operational. Designed for long-distance travel, these non-AC sleeper services offer a comfortable and seamless journey at an affordable cost of approximately Rs 500 per 1,000 kilometres.

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  Railways crosses Rs 2 lakh crore budget spend in first three quarters, gears up for major 2026 push

  Budget | January 19, 2026 13:14 IST

  Indian Railways has spent more than 80 per cent of its gross budgetary support by December 2025. Major initiatives such as Vande Bharat expansion, Kavach deployment and near-total electrification reflect a decade of transformative investment.

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  India's first Vande Bharat sleeper to be flagged off by PM Modi soon, route and fare finalised

  Business | January 01, 2026 19:35 IST

  Vande Bharat sleeper train: The testing and certification of the Vande Bharat sleeper train have been completed.

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  Railways to offer 3% discount on digital unreserved ticket purchase via RailOne app from Jan 14

  India | December 30, 2025 17:12 IST

  The Railway Ministry has announced a 3 per cent discount for passengers booking unreserved tickets on the RailOne app using any digital payment mode between January and July 2026. This offer comes in addition to the existing R wallet cashback.

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  From new railway lines to Vande Bharat: Punjab's rail boost under MoS Ravneet Singh Bittu in 2025

  India | December 29, 2025 16:32 IST

  Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu has overseen a series of major railway initiatives in 2025, focused on strengthening Punjab's rail infrastructure.

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  Andhra Pradesh: Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express catches fire in Yalamanchili; 1 killed | VIDEO

  India | December 29, 2025 9:25 IST

  Andhra Pradesh: According to the police, they received information about the fire around 12.45 am, after which several teams were rushed to the spot. They said the two compartments were carrying 82 and 76 passengers, respectively.

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  Good news for travellers: Indian Railways plans to double train capacity in major cities; check list

  India | December 26, 2025 23:43 IST

  Indian Railways has announced a major expansion plan to double the originating capacity of trains in the country's biggest cities by 2030. The project aims to add terminals, enhance maintenance facilities, upgrade signalling systems and strengthen suburban as well as long-distance networks.