Ministry Of Railways
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Bullet train image at Rail Bhawan only representational, clarifies Railway Board
India | May 18, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTA representational picture of India’s first proposed bullet train has been put on display at Gate Number 4 of the Ministry of Railways.
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Railway Ministry tells zones to inform staff about Unified Pension Scheme options | Know details
India | May 25, 2025, 04:58 PM ISTThe Railway Ministry has directed all 17 zones to urgently inform employees about their options under the new Unified Pension Scheme. In a circular dated May 21, the ministry stressed the need for clear and proactive communication and called for facilitation camps to assist staff with queries.
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No stampede at New Delhi Station: Railways, Police after heavy rush reported | Video
Delhi | Mar 23, 2025, 11:20 PM ISTThe Ministry of Railways and Delhi Police clarified that there was no stampede at New Delhi Railway Station despite heavy passenger rush caused by delays in multiple trains.
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Vande Bharat Sleeper trains: Indian Railways to get 9 new trains after successful trail run
Business | Feb 13, 2025, 10:45 AM ISTThe trial run for the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train was completed on January 15 after it was manufactured by the ICF Chennai. The Indian Railways is also eyeing to introduce 24-car Vande Bharat Sleeper trains.
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Good news for Jharkhand: Four districts to get rail connectivity for first time since Independence
Jharkhand | Jan 19, 2025, 04:00 PM ISTThe Jharkhand Rail Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (JRIDCL) has submitted a preliminary report to the Railway Board on the basis of which a DPR will be prepared.
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Advance Railway reservation time reduced from 120 days to 60 days from November 1: Railway Ministry
India | Oct 17, 2024, 02:29 PM ISTThe Railway Ministry made the announcement in a notification that said that the advance Railway reservation time reduced has been reduced from 120 days to 60 days.
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Modi Cabinet approves new rail-road bridge over river Ganga in Varanasi | DETAILS
India | Oct 16, 2024, 06:52 PM ISTThe new rail-cum-road Bridge across the Ganga River will provide connectivity, facilitate ease of travelling, minimise logistics costs, reduce oil imports and lower CO2 emissions.
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Paris Olympics: Indian Railways honors bronze medal winner Swapnil Kusale, promotes to OSD Sports
India | Aug 02, 2024, 12:27 PM ISTThe Indian Railways has promoted ace shooter and Paris Olympics bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale to Officer on Special Duty in the Sports Cell, recognizing his outstanding achievement.
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Kanchanjungha Express collision: 19 trains cancelled, several diverted | Check List
India | Jun 18, 2024, 06:14 AM ISTThe collision, which occurred between Rangapani and Nijbari, severely damaged three coaches. Rescue teams from Katihar and New Jalpaiguri have been dispatched, and hospitals are on high alert. CM Mamata Banerjee expressed her shock and directed emergency teams to the site for immediate assistance.
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IRMS examination 2023: Railways to recruit officers through UPSC; abandons plans for separate test
Education | Feb 02, 2023, 02:19 PM ISTIRMS examination: Earlier the ministry had stated that recruitment to the service would be done through a specially designed IRMS examination.
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Indian Railways decides to adopt paperless working mode under special campaign
India | Oct 31, 2022, 11:38 PM ISTThe Ministry of Railways made the decision to launch a special initiative called campaign 2.0 in response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's goal of emphasising cleanliness everywhere, lowering the pendency of public complaints, and enhancing workplace culture.
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Ministry of Railways shares video, warns people of COVID infection: 5 safety precautions to take
Health | Nov 23, 2020, 02:38 PM ISTMinistry of Railways shared a video warning people of COVID danger. If you are stepping out, follow these 5 tips to keep coronavirus infection at a bay.
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Delhi-Mumbai trains to be suspended as COVID-19 cases rise? Here's what the govt says
India | Nov 20, 2020, 10:35 PM ISTSeveral media reports claimed that the Maharashtra government is contemplating suspension of train and flight services between Delhi and Mumbai as COVID-19 cases in the national capital have seen a surge again.
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RailMadad 139 is now single all India helpline number for Freight and Parcel Queries
India | Aug 21, 2020, 11:44 PM ISTRailways has issued a single all India contact helpline number — RailMadad 139 — with option 6 for Freight and Parcel Queries in view of the ongoing thrust on promoting freight and parcel traffic, the Railways Ministry informed on Friday.
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Indian Railways to ban single-use plastic material from October 2
India | Aug 21, 2019, 03:54 PM ISTDuring his Independence Day speech this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had urged the citizens of the country to minimise the use of plastic. Urging on the environmental damage plastic causes, Prime Minister Modi had stressed on the need to make India plastic-free.
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Over 7,500 complaints from passengers till Oct this year over bad quality food: Railways
India | Dec 19, 2018, 10:17 PM ISTThe Railways has received more than 7,500 complaints from passengers over bad quality of food served on trains and imposed fines of about Rs 1.5 cr on vendors till October this year, the ministry informed Parliament on Wednesday.
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Indian Railways unveils new smart coach: Here's all you need to know
India | Aug 29, 2018, 11:09 AM ISTThe Indian Railways today unveiled its state-of-the-art coach manufactured at the Modern Coach Factory, Raebareli. The Ministry is prepared to roll-out 100 more coaches to gain the experience and validate the new project.
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Indian Railways planning to eliminate 819 level crossings this year
India | Aug 11, 2014, 02:37 PM ISTNew Delhi: Indian Railways is planning for gradual elimination of level crossings in 2014-15 to ensure safety of the commuters. Around 890 railway crossings, out of which 730 are unmanned & 160 are manned, will be
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Government allays fears over FDI in Railways
India | Jul 22, 2014, 09:45 PM ISTNew Delhi: Describing the PPP mode as a necessity, Government today allayed apprehensions over allowing FDI in the Railways and said it will help big ticket projects like high-speed corridors and freight corridors. Railway Minister
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CAG finds fault with Railways' PPP projects execution
India | Jul 18, 2014, 04:55 PM ISTNew Delhi: Finding fault with railways' PPP projects execution, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has observed that the national transporter failed to adhere to standard procedures and rules were violated in selection of private