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  Indian Railways: How can your waiting-list ticket get confirmed through special quota rules? Check

  India | April 28, 2026 23:15 IST

  Indian Railways provides an HO or Emergency quota that can help passengers with waiting list tickets secure confirmation in special circumstances. The quota is mainly for VIPs and medical emergencies but can also be accessed through public representative recommendations.

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  How much luggage can you carry on Indian trains? Check rules for 1A, 2A, 3A, and SL coaches

  Business | April 26, 2026 20:30 IST

  Indian Railways has specific baggage limits depending on the class of travel. Adhering to these limits helps passengers avoid additional charges and contributes to a safer, more comfortable journey for everyone on board.

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  Amrti Bharat Trains: Uttar Pradesh to get two new trains, check routes and other details

  Business | April 24, 2026 15:12 IST

  The introduction of new trains will provide direct connectivity for passengers, eliminating the need to change trains frequently.

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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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  Govt announces lifetime free train travel for gallantry award winners and eligible family members

  India | March 26, 2026 13:59 IST

  The central government has introduced lifetime free train travel for gallantry award winners from all three armed forces and their eligible family members. The benefit covers First Class, Second AC and AC Chair Car travel and will also allow a companion.

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  Indian Railways cracks down on catering lapses; IRCTC, service provider slapped with Rs 60 lakh fine

  India | March 25, 2026 23:00 IST

  The action comes after a passenger formally raised concerns about the quality of meals served during the journey. Railway officials emphasised that such lapses would not be tolerated, especially when it comes to passenger health and safety.

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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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  New train on Palakkad-Pollachi route gets Centre's nod, India Railways to run service toon

  India | March 06, 2026 12:40 IST

  In a Facebook post, Gopi, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Tourism, expressed gratitude to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw "for sympathetically considering the matter and taking prompt action for the convenience of the passengers".

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  Cabinet clears Rs 9,072 crore rail multi-tracking projects across four states

  India | February 24, 2026 16:11 IST

  The three projects covering eight districts across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 307 Kms.

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  IRCTC makes Aadhaar verification mandatory for advance, tatkal booking: All you need to know

  Business | February 20, 2026 12:06 IST

  IRCTC has made Aadhaar authentication compulsory for online train ticket bookings. Only Aadhaar-verified users can book Tatkal and first-day ARP tickets, aiming to reduce fraud and ensure fair ticket distribution.

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  Indian Railways approves several infra projects to enhance capacity, safety, operational efficiency

  Business | February 10, 2026 16:11 IST

  To improve safety and operational efficiency, the Railways has approved the implementation of Electronic Interlocking (EI) at 34 stations on the Northern Railway route where the Kavach system is being installed.

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  Chennai Central Express derails in Odisha as three coaches skid off track near Jakhapura station

  India | February 05, 2026 12:02 IST

  The Chennai Central Express derailed near Jakhapura station in Odisha, with three coaches slipping off the track. No injuries were reported, and rescue teams from Bhadrak were quickly rushed to the accident site.

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  India's only railway station where train lights go off the moment it passes through | Check here

  Trending | February 04, 2026 12:39 IST

  Tambaram Railway Station near Chennai is known for a rare occurrence where train lights momentarily turn off due to a neutral section between two power zones. This happens only with local trains and not express trains.

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  Which two unique railway stations in India are geographically divided between two states?

  India | February 03, 2026 13:15 IST

  These two unique railway stations are physically split, with different parts of the platform, ticket counters, and waiting rooms belonging to different states.

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  Bihar joins India's bullet train map with Varanasi-Patna-Siliguri Corridor: Know key details here

  Bihar | February 04, 2026 11:21 IST

  The first bullet train corridor will pass through Bihar, linking Varanasi, Patna and Siliguri, with Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calling the project a major game-changer. The high-speed route is expected to cut travel time drastically and boost connectivity.

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  6 passenger mistakes that make wildlife encounters riskier

  Travel | February 01, 2026 17:33 IST

  A recent study warning about king cobras being found aboard trains has drawn attention to how passengers react during wildlife encounters. Using these incidents as context, we look at six common human reactions that often make such situations more dangerous for both people and animals.

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  Railways to serve non-veg food on Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat train after passenger complaints

  India | January 28, 2026 7:11 IST

  The Vande Bharat sleeper train running between Howrah and Kamakhya is preparing to introduce non vegetarian meals after passengers objected to a vegetarian only menu. Eastern Railway officials confirmed the addition is expected within a week.

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  Inside the Palace on Wheels: The royal train experience that costs Rs 2.87 lakh per night

  Travel | January 24, 2026 16:22 IST

  Actor Roshni Chopra recently travelled to Jaipur aboard the Palace on Wheels, offering a glimpse into India’s iconic luxury train. From royal cabins and fine dining to heritage interiors, here’s what the experience includes, and how much it costs to travel like royalty.

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  RPF personnel saves man and child from falling under train at Prayagraj railway station | VIDEO

  Uttar Pradesh | January 19, 2026 7:30 IST

  A passenger and his child were dramatically rescued by RPF personnel at Prayagraj station after slipping while trying to board the moving Kashi Express. The alert staff acted within seconds, preventing a major accident and earning praise from senior officials.

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  9 Amrit Bharat Express trains to link east with north, south and west, full details here

  Business | January 15, 2026 16:30 IST

  Passing through the densely populated states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, these trains are aimed at making travel easier for a large number of passengers.