Indian Railways
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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.
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India gets its first hydrogen train in big clean energy leap: Know route, fare and other details
Business | Jul 17, 2026, 09:52 PM ISTIndian Railways is set to launch the country's first hydrogen-powered train on July 17, marking a major step towards green transport. The train will run on hydrogen fuel cell technology, which produces virtually zero pollution.
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Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off three new trains, know full route and other details
Business | Jul 06, 2026, 05:01 PM ISTThe Railway Minister will also launch another train, the Brahmapur-Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express, shortly. The Brahmapur-Surat (Udhna) Amrit Bharat Express will be the fourth train to be launched today.
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Indian Railways changes timings of 2 Vande Bharat trains running from Varanasi: Check new timetable
Business | Jun 30, 2026, 05:09 PM ISTAccording to the railway, train number 20888 Varanasi (Cantonment)-Ranchi Vande Bharat Express will now depart from the station at 3:55 pm instead of 4:05 pm.
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Indian Railways launches new internal app 'Punctuality BZA' to monitor real-time train punctuality
Business | Jun 30, 2026, 05:06 PM ISTPunctuality BZA app will also send train delay alerts to railway officials via their mobile phones. It will also provide details about which stations the train is delayed from.