Indian Railways
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9 Amrit Bharat Express trains to link east with north, south and west, full details here
Business | Jan 15, 2026, 04:30 PM ISTPassing through the densely populated states like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, these trains are aimed at making travel easier for a large number of passengers.
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Indian Railways set to launch nine Amrit Bharat Express trains from Bengal and Assam; check routes
India | Jan 13, 2026, 09:58 PM ISTSince their introduction in December 2023, as many as 30 Amrit Bharat Express trains have become operational. Designed for long-distance travel, these non-AC sleeper services offer a comfortable and seamless journey at an affordable cost of approximately Rs 500 per 1,000 kilometres.
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Railways crosses Rs 2 lakh crore budget spend in first three quarters, gears up for major 2026 push
Budget | Jan 19, 2026, 01:14 PM ISTIndian Railways has spent more than 80 per cent of its gross budgetary support by December 2025. Major initiatives such as Vande Bharat expansion, Kavach deployment and near-total electrification reflect a decade of transformative investment.
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India's first Vande Bharat sleeper to be flagged off by PM Modi soon, route and fare finalised
Business | Jan 01, 2026, 07:35 PM ISTVande Bharat sleeper train: The testing and certification of the Vande Bharat sleeper train have been completed.
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Railways to offer 3% discount on digital unreserved ticket purchase via RailOne app from Jan 14
India | Dec 30, 2025, 05:12 PM ISTThe Railway Ministry has announced a 3 per cent discount for passengers booking unreserved tickets on the RailOne app using any digital payment mode between January and July 2026. This offer comes in addition to the existing R wallet cashback.
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From new railway lines to Vande Bharat: Punjab's rail boost under MoS Ravneet Singh Bittu in 2025
India | Dec 29, 2025, 04:32 PM ISTUnion Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu has overseen a series of major railway initiatives in 2025, focused on strengthening Punjab's rail infrastructure.
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Andhra Pradesh: Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express catches fire in Yalamanchili; 1 killed | VIDEO
India | Dec 29, 2025, 09:25 AM ISTAndhra Pradesh: According to the police, they received information about the fire around 12.45 am, after which several teams were rushed to the spot. They said the two compartments were carrying 82 and 76 passengers, respectively.
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Good news for travellers: Indian Railways plans to double train capacity in major cities; check list
India | Dec 26, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTIndian 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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Railway Ministry notifies fare hike from today: Here's what changes for passengers
India | Dec 25, 2025, 11:59 PM ISTThis is the second time in a year that the ministry has revised passenger train fares. The earlier fare hike was implemented in July.
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India's first fully elevated railway terminal proposed in Yelahanka at Rs 6,000 crore: Details
Business | Dec 24, 2025, 04:19 PM ISTBeing planned over an area of almost 20 acres, the terminal is slated to be built on land belonging to the Railway Wheel Factory (RWF).
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Indian Railways beats China, Japan in this key sector - Check full details here
Business | Dec 22, 2025, 05:03 PM ISTToday, 14 railway zones in the country are completely electrified, including major zones like Central, Eastern, Northern, and Western Railways.
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Stock under Rs 50 gains after order win from Indian Railways under Amrit Bharat Scheme: Details here
Market | Dec 22, 2025, 02:54 PM ISTIn its latest exchange filing, the company stated that it has received a Letter of Award (LOA) from the Nagpur Division of the Central Railway.
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Train ticket prices to go up from Dec 26 as Indian Railways announces new structure, check new fares
Business | Dec 21, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTAccording to reports, the expected revenue gain from this change is Rs 600 crore and passengers on a 500 km Non-AC journey will pay an additional Rs 10.
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7 elephants killed as 5 coaches of Rajdhani Express derail in Assam's Hojai
Assam | Dec 20, 2025, 12:36 PM ISTAccording to a Northeast Frontier Railway spokesperson, five coaches and the engine of the train - which connects Mizoram's Sairang to Delhi's Anand Vihar Terminal - derailed, but no passenger was injured. Forest and railway officials have arrived at the spot and a rescue operation is underway.
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Indian Railways rolls out free wi-fi at over 6,000 stations nationwide, boosts CCTV surveillance
India | Dec 17, 2025, 11:41 PM ISTRailway teams keep a sharp watch on the Wi-Fi network, jumping on complaints fast. From patchy signals to OTP glitches, they fix issues quickly to keep connectivity smooth during waits, travel, and stopovers.
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Confirmed or waitlisted? Railways to let you know train ticket status 10 hrs before train departure
Personal Finance | Dec 17, 2025, 04:55 PM ISTThe Railway Board said that the move will help passengers plan their journeys more effectively by allowing them to check train ticket status in advance.
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From Idli to Dhokla: Vande Bharat trains to soon serve local cuisine onboard
Business | Dec 13, 2025, 10:42 PM ISTIntroducing local cuisine will significantly enhance the passenger experience by offering food that reflects the culture and tastes of the regions being traversed. This facility will be expanded to all the trains progressively in the future.
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Aadhaar-based OTP verification for online tatkal booking now active in 322 trains: Vaishnaw
India | Dec 11, 2025, 05:33 PM ISTUnion Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Aadhaar-based OTP for tatkal bookings at reservation counters has also been introduced in a phased manner and it is implemented in 211 trains.
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Indigo crisis: Railways to run special trains on THESE routes tomorrow | Check details
India | Dec 07, 2025, 04:50 PM ISTIndiGo has cancelled more than 2,000 flights and delayed others, leaving thousands of passengers stranded at several airports around the country since December 2.
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Railways steps in to handle rush amid IndiGo flight cancellations, 116 coaches added in 37 trains
India | Dec 06, 2025, 08:08 AM ISTAlong with these enhancements, the Indian Railways is also operating four special train services to support passengers further.