Indian Railways
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Chhath Puja rush: 650 special trains, train-on-demand facility among Railways' arrangements
India | Nov 11, 2026, 09:06 PM ISTIndian Railways has increased the number of Chhath special trains to 650 and added 25% extra coaches. A new train-on-demand facility will allow additional services to be arranged within 15 minutes, while AI cameras and holding areas will help manage crowds.
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Indian Railways changes train number of several trains, revises category: Check full details
Business | Nov 11, 2026, 03:22 PM ISTAccording to a social media post, the changes will be effective from January 2 and January 3, 2027. Passengers planning upcoming journeys are advised to note these changes to avoid last-minute confusion while booking tickets and travelling.
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Indian Railways suspends platform ticket sales at six Delhi stations, check new rules
Business | Nov 04, 2026, 07:29 AM ISTTo manage the expected surge in passenger footfall during Diwali and Chhath, the Railways has temporarily suspended the sale of platform tickets at six major railway stations in Delhi.
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Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat sleeper train: First look out ahead of inauguration on October 31
Business | Oct 29, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTThe Vande Bharat Sleeper train between Delhi and Varanasi is scheduled to be inaugurated on October 31, 2026. The train will cover about 760 kilometres.
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Mall-like facilities will be available at this railway station where you can enjoy dining, shopping
Business | Oct 24, 2026, 05:58 PM ISTDeveloped by the Lumding Division under the New Innovative Non-Fare Revenue Ideas Scheme (NINFRIS), this project has transformed a disused railway asset into an attractive commercial and entertainment hub.
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Diwali rush: Indian Railways to add extra AC coaches to 10 special trains for UP, Bihar | Check list
Business | Oct 22, 2026, 07:54 PM ISTDuring the festive season, the heavy rush of passengers often makes it difficult to secure a seat on trains. To provide relief, the Railways has made special arrangements. In response to the increased demand during Diwali, extra AC coaches will be added to 10 special trains.
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Bengaluru-Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train to be operational from November 1
Business | Oct 21, 2026, 02:30 PM ISTAccording to the proposed timetable, the Vande Bharat Sleeper train is expected to take around 16 hours to cover the 1,118-km distance between Bengaluru and Mumbai.
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Modi Cabinet approves 78-day productivity-linked bonus worth Rs 2,009 crore for railway employees
Business | Oct 14, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTPayment of PLB to eligible railway employees is made each year before the Durga Puja/Dusshera holidays. This year also, the PLB amount equivalent to 78 days' wages is being paid to about 11.40 lakh non-gazetted Railway employees.
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Vande Bharat Special between Delhi and Patna to halt at Kanpur, Prayagraj: Check complete timetable
Business | Oct 14, 2026, 03:22 PM ISTThe Vande Bharat Special train from New Delhi to Patna will be numbered 02252, while the train returning from Patna to New Delhi will be numbered 02251. Both trains will have AC chair car and executive chair car facilities.
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Over 5,000 passengers missed trains due to traffic jams during Congress' protest: Sources
India | Oct 08, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTINDIA bloc leaders, including Congress chief and Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, continued their protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Thursday as they reached Raj Ghat to stage a sit-in protest.
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Railways to run two Navratri special trains between New Delhi and Katra: Check schedule, route
Business | Oct 07, 2026, 11:31 PM ISTThe Northern Railway said train number 04083 from New Delhi to SMVD Katra will depart New Delhi at 2 pm on October 9 and 16 and reach Katra at 3 am the following day. Train number 04084, will depart Katra at 10 am on October 10 and 17 and reach New Delhi at 11.30 pm the same day.
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Country's second sleeper Vande Bharat to halt at Prayagraj and Kanpur; check schedule, other details
Business | Sep 30, 2026, 08:49 AM ISTThe proposed Vande Bharat train will have 16 coaches and about 823 berths. It will include 11 third-AC coaches, four second-AC coaches, and one first-AC coach. Initially, the train's maximum speed is reported to be 130 kilometres per hour.
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Northern Railways announces special train between New Delhi and Katra to cater to festive rush
India | Sep 28, 2026, 05:57 PM ISTAs per Northern Railway, this special train between New Delhi and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra will run daily from October 12 to 26. Meanwhile, the train from Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra to New Delhi will run daily from October 13 to October 26.
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Swing-nose crossings to make India's first bullet train jolt-free even at a speed of 320 kmph
Business | Sep 25, 2026, 08:55 AM ISTThe Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor is approximately 508 kilometres long. It will connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad, with a design train speed of 320 kmph.
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Big update on country's first indigenous hydrogen train: Railways plans to extend services to Delhi
Business | Sep 18, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTA team of experts is monitoring the train's operations and its trial runs to Delhi. However, the railways have not yet made a final decision on its extension.
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Indian Railways to run dozens of Diwali, Chhath special trains to UP, Bihar | Check full schedule
Business | Sep 13, 2026, 10:25 AM ISTIndian Railways has offered major relief to passengers planning to travel home during the festive season. Ahead of Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026, the Railways has announced several special trains to meet the expected surge in passenger demand.
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Delhi to Patna in just 4.5 hours: Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals complete route map of bullet train
Business | Sep 02, 2026, 05:58 PM ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has provided an update on the proposed high-speed rail connectivity, which could completely transform the journey of passengers between Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar in the coming years.
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Indian Railways changes timings of two Vande Bharat Express trains from Sept 2: Check new schedule
Business | Sep 01, 2026, 05:41 PM ISTIndian Railways has revised the timing of two Vande Bharat Express trains departing from Varanasi Cantt. Read the article to check the new schedule of both trains.
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Indian Railways approves project worth Rs 675 crore, implementation of Kavach on 712 km route
Business | Sep 01, 2026, 05:02 PM ISTThe Indian Railways has approved Rs 170 crore for installing Kavach 4.0 on the remaining 712 route kilometres of the Moradabad Division of Northern Railway.
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Railways runs first double-stack long-haul container train; here's how it differs from carrier train
Business | Aug 22, 2026, 11:27 PM ISTTogether, the two rakes transported 360 TEUs of containers. This achievement demonstrates Indian Railways' capability to transport large volumes of containerized freight in a single long-haul movement.