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12 loaded wagons of freight train derail in UP’s Mathura. (Representative Image)

12 loaded wagons of freight train derail in UP’s Mathura, traffic disrupted on Delhi-Mumbai route

India | Oct 21, 2025, 10:57 PM IST

Officials said no one was injured in the incident that was reported between Vrindavan Road station and Ajhai station, which comes under the Mathura-Palwal section of Agra Rail Division.

Indian Railways delivers first freight shipment to Meghalaya

Meghalaya | Feb 06, 2025, 10:41 PM IST

The Mendipathar railway station, operational for a decade, is currently the sole railway point in the hilly state. Despite expansion plans towards Byrnihat and Shillong, initiatives have faced delays due to regional protests concerning demographic impacts.

World's longest train: BHP Iron Ore train in Australia sets Guinness record | SEE PICS

World | Jan 02, 2025, 11:54 PM IST

Discover the engineering marvel of the BHP Iron Ore Train in Australia, the world’s longest train, spanning 7.3 kilometers. Operating in Western Australia’s Pilbara region, this Guinness World Record-holding train consists of 682 wagons and 8 locomotives.

Yearender 2023: List of 5 top achievements of Indian Railways this year

India | Dec 21, 2023, 03:33 PM IST

As 2023 concludes, Indian Railways celebrates a year of notable achievements. Setting a historic record, it achieved the highest-ever freight loading of 1512 MT, demonstrating a significant increase.

Freight train,Freight train linking Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Freight train begins operations, ten yea

Freight train linking Pakistan, Iran and Turkey begins operations after 10-year hiatus

World | Dec 22, 2021, 02:45 PM IST

The three countries also plan to launch a passenger train service on the same route in the future.

Railways launch 2 long haul freight trains 'Trishul', 'Garuda'

India | Oct 10, 2021, 01:18 PM IST

Both the long haul trains comprised of empty open wagons for loading of coal meant for predominantly thermal power stations.

Indian Army conducted a successful trial by moving a

Indian Army conducts rail trials on dedicated freight corridor

India | Jun 15, 2021, 01:20 PM IST

The Indian Army on Monday (14 June 2021), conducted a successful trial by moving a military train loaded with vehicles and equipment from New Rewari to New Phulera validating the efficacy of the DFC

Indian railways, RailMadad, Freight Parcel Queries

RailMadad 139 is now single all India helpline number for Freight and Parcel Queries

India | Aug 21, 2020, 11:44 PM IST

Railways 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.

Cost of carrying freight likely to be reduced with 2 new dedicated freight corridors: Goyal

India | Mar 11, 2020, 09:59 PM IST

With the implementation of two dedicated freight corridors, the cost of carrying freight is likely to be reduced, the railways ministry told parliament on Wednesday

Piyush Goyal indicates customers to get compensation for delayed freight delivery

Business | Jan 18, 2020, 10:35 PM IST

Just like IRCTC which pays compensation for delays in its Tejas trains, railways' freight customers could soon be compensated for late arrival of their goods, Railway minister Piyush Goyal indicated on Saturday, demanding a commitment of timely delivery.

Railway freight earnings down by Rs 3,901 cr in Q2; income from passenger fare dips by Rs 155 cr: RT

Railway freight earnings down by Rs 3,901 cr in Q2: RTI

India | Oct 26, 2019, 05:28 PM IST

The RTI application filed by Chandra Shekhar Gaur, an activist based in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch, revealed that in the first quarter (April-June) of financial year 2019-20, the railways earned a revenue of Rs 13,398.92 crore from passenger fare. This dipped to Rs 13,243.81 crore in the July-September quarter.

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