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  Indian Railways plans major speed upgrade: 400 Mail, Express Trains set to run at 130 kmph

  India | June 05, 2026 17:55 IST

  Indian Railways is planning to increase the speed of nearly 400 Mail, Express and Superfast trains from 110 kmph to 130 kmph. The move is expected to reduce travel time and benefit up to 45 crore passengers annually, as per officials.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 19, 2026

  India | May 19, 2026 20:35 IST

  The US Department of Justice moved to dismiss criminal claims that accused Gautam Adani and his associates of participating in an alleged bribery scheme connected to India’s biggest solar energy project, as per the court filings.

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  Passenger’s gold ring worth lakhs falls into train toilet, railway staff recover it

  May 15, 2026 14:59 IST

  A passenger travelling from Mumbai to Bhuj got back his gold ring worth lakhs after Ahmedabad railway staff carried out a difficult recovery operation inside the train’s drainage system. Social media users praised the staff for their honesty and effort.

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  Did you know this Railway rule? One mistake that can cost you your confirmed train ticket

  May 08, 2026 20:47 IST

  Many passengers lose their confirmed seats due to the simple mistake of not boarding from the designated station. The TTE can mark absent passengers as "No Show" and allot their seats to others. Passengers can avoid this by updating their boarding point on time through IRCTC.

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  Indian Railways plans major decongestion drive across 76 stations with new passenger facilities

  India | March 30, 2026 11:42 IST

  Indian Railways has launched a major infrastructure plan to reduce platform congestion by setting up 76 passenger holding areas equipped with modern amenities and enhanced security features. Wider foot-over-bridges, AI-powered surveillance and new war rooms will further improve crowd management.

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  Railways tightens rules: No refund on tickets cancelled less than 8 hours before departure

  India | March 24, 2026 13:26 IST

  Indian Railways has revised its ticket refund rules, removed full refunds near departure, and introduced new options for boarding and coach upgrades. Passengers can now cancel tickets from any station and upgrade their coach up to 30 minutes before departure.

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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.

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  Mumbai locals hit as 350 Western Railway trains to remain cancelled daily between Dec 26-29

  Maharashtra | December 24, 2025 23:10 IST

  Western Railway will cancel 320 to 350 local trains daily from December 26 to 29 for the sixth-line construction between Kandivli and Borivli. The major block is part of MUTP and aims to improve suburban train movement. Work will continue until January 18, 2026.

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  Railways to make OTP mandatory for Tatkal tickets booked at reservation counters | Details

  India | December 03, 2025 15:38 IST

  A recent announcement stated that OTP verification system will soon be introduced at all reservation counters for the remaining trains. Passengers must provide a mobile number when booking Tatkal tickets, and booking will be confirmed only after they successfully verify the OTP sent to that number.

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  Railways cancel 24 trains across India amid foggy weather conditions, check full list

  India | November 18, 2025 20:57 IST

  A total of 24 trains have been cancelled on routes across states due to foggy weather conditions. The cancellations will come into effect from December 1. Red below to know the complete list of trains cancelled.

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  Chhath Puja: Railways to run additional trains under North Eastern Zone for travel rush

  India | October 22, 2025 22:08 IST

  Chhath Puja 2025: Indian Railways continues to serve as a crucial lifeline for millions of passengers during the festive season. To meet the surge in travel demand, more than 12,000 special trains are scheduled across the country between October 1 and November 30, 2025.

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  Railways probe viral video alleging 'reuse of food containers' on Amrit Bharat Express train

  India | October 19, 2025 17:24 IST

  During the inquiry, authorities recorded statements from the vendor and onboard staff, who clarified that the disposable food containers were intended for single use only. They explained that the trays were cleaned before being discarded to maintain hygiene in the service area.

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  Indian Railways to crack down on social media handles sharing misleading videos

  Business | October 18, 2025 22:40 IST

  At the same time, Indian Railways is reinforcing its digital systems and enhancing data security measures.

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  Rajasthan to get 2 new Vande Bharat Express trains: Delhi to Jodhpur in 8 hours starting this date

  Business | September 20, 2025 13:30 IST

  Vande Bharat Express trains: The upcoming semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains will be operated and maintained by the North Western Railway zone, which is also establishing a state-of-the-art maintenance depot near Bhagat Ki Kothi Station in Jodhpur.

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  Ahmednagar Railway Station renamed as 'Ahilyanagar' in tribute to Ahilyabai Holkar in Maharashtra

  Maharashtra | September 17, 2025 7:06 IST

  The Maharashtra government, after receiving approval from the Union Home Ministry, had issued a notification earlier to rename the Ahmednagar railway station as Ahilyanagar. This move followed an earlier decision by the state to rename Ahmednagar district as Ahilyanagar district.

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  Mizoram development push: PM Modi's Rs 9,000 crore boost, rail link to Aizawl | 10-point fact sheet

  India | September 13, 2025 11:15 IST

  PM Modi's address in Mizoram highlighted a Rs 9,000 crore development push, with the historic inauguration of the Bairabi-Sairang rail line and a vision to transform the Northeast into a key driver of India's growth.

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  Indian Railways to launch 150 festive 'special trains' from this date | Check full list here

  Business | August 30, 2025 23:57 IST

  To handle the festive rush to Bihar, East Central Railway has announced 14 special trains that will together make 588 trips. These services will provide much-needed connectivity to key cities like Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga, and Muzaffarpur, which witness a surge in passenger movement during festivals.

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  Centre approves FLS for new Jammu-Katra railway line, boosting Vaishno Devi pilgrimage connectivity

  Business | July 31, 2025 7:56 IST

  Jammu-Katra railway line: Expressing his appreciation, Union Minister Jitendra Singh thanked Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the new railway project, saying that the decision would greatly improve travel convenience for passengers and pilgrims journeying to Mata Vaishno Devi.

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  Queen of the Jungle returns! Mumbai’s iconic toy train ‘Van Rani’ set to roll again in July

  Maharashtra | July 19, 2025 13:10 IST

  Mumbai toy train: The Forest Department is working diligently to complete final preparations for the official inauguration of Van Rani, set for late July 2025. The train’s revival is being hailed as a celebration of Mumbai’s cultural legacy.

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  Stock of this BSE-listed company gains after order win under Amrit Bharath Station Scheme: Details

  July 15, 2025 13:20 IST

  Stock in focus: According to BSE Analytics, the counter has given a multibagger return of 130 per cent in two years and 294 per cent in three years.