Railway Safety
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Railways to conduct nationwide fire safety audit at stations: What it means for passenger safety
India | June 10, 2026 21:43 ISTThe audit will cover all critical safety infrastructure, including station buildings, electrical installations, air-conditioning and ventilation systems, emergency exits,
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Railway stations could soon get McDonald's, KFC, Haldiram outlets?
India | November 17, 2025 22:43 ISTThe updated policy introduces an entirely new category, Premium Brand Catering Outlet, besides the existing three types of stalls that were previously authorised to sell only light refreshments, snacks, tea, milk and juice.
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Indian Railways to crack down on social media handles sharing misleading videos
Business | October 18, 2025 22:40 ISTAt the same time, Indian Railways is reinforcing its digital systems and enhancing data security measures.
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Reel on rail track: Man records reel while lying down on track as train passes over him | WATCH
Trending | April 08, 2025 20:37 ISTA video has been doing rounds on the internet which shows a man making a reel under a moving train. At the beginning of the video, the man can be seen lying on the railway with a phone recording himself. What follows is a train passing over him as he records the act. Watch the video here.
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North Central Railway suspends 32 trains between Kanpur and Lucknow | Know details
Uttar Pradesh | March 16, 2025 14:04 ISTThe disruption will impact 74 trains, including major ones like the Jhansi, Mumbai, Pune, Gorakhpur, Nielanchal, and Shatabdi Express trains. Several routes have been redirected as a result of the ongoing work.
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Jharkhand police and railways discuss crowd management at stations
Jharkhand | February 17, 2025 22:35 ISTJharkhand Police and Railways strategize crowd management at key stations to ensure passenger safety amid rising travel demand.
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Does railways provide compensation for natural deaths on trains? Here's what the rules say | IN PICS
India | January 15, 2025 18:05 ISTIndian Railways offers compensation for accidents leading to fatalities during train travel, but what about natural deaths on trains? Let's explore the official guidelines regarding compensation for natural causes of death while travelling.
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Indian Railways cancels trains till March 2025 due to fog | Check full list, travel advisory
India | January 14, 2025 23:31 ISTIndian Railways has announced the cancellation of several trains till March 2025 due to heavy fog across north India. The move aimed to prioritise passenger safety amidst poor visibility. Check the full list of cancelled trains, reasons for disruptions and travel advisories to plan your journey.
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Mahakumbh 2025: Planning to visit Prayagraj? You must know Railways' these facilities, restrictions
Uttar Pradesh | January 10, 2025 12:30 ISTMaha Kumbh 2025: The Railways will operate more than 10,000 regular and more than 3000 special trains. Held every 12 years, the Maha Kumbh will be organised from January 13 to February 26 to showcase India's rich cultural heritage and spiritual traditions.
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Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw hints at involvement of foreign hands in recent train accidents
India | September 11, 2024 23:57 ISTRailways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Railways has planned to install 75 lakh AI-powered CCTV cameras in coaches and engines at a cost of about Rs 15,000 crore to enhance safety.
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Railways to install AI-enabled CCTV cameras on locomotives, yards to address rising train accidents
India | August 20, 2024 16:09 ISTThe rising number of train accidents in India has become a significant cause for concern. The recent initiatives by the Railway Board, such as installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras on locomotives and at key yards, reflect an urgent need to enhance monitoring and preventive measures.
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Kanchanjungha Express accident: Restoration work underway | Watch latest visuals from Siliguri
India | June 18, 2024 11:50 ISTRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) started a probe into the cause of the accident in which a goods train rammed into the Kanchanjungha Express from behind in West Bengal's Rangapani on Monday morning.
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Vande Bharat trains: How much damages due to stone pelting cost Railways? Ashwini Vaishnaw's reply
India | July 26, 2023 17:06 ISTRailways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed Lok Sabha that railways lost Rs 55.60 lakh in damages to stone pelting on Vande Bharat trains since launch.
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Good news! Indian Railways to introduce new permanent trains for lower income groups
India | July 20, 2023 14:57 ISTThese new trains are probably going to begin running in January 2024 and will be of non-air-conditioned LHB coaches. These trains are probably going to have just sleeper and general class service.
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Maharashtra: Woman sexually harassed on Mumbai local train; second such case in a month
India | June 30, 2023 9:44 ISTMaharashtra: The victim came up 5 days after the incident to file a complaint with the police. It was the second harassment case on a moving train in a month which raises women's safety concerns on local trains.
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Railways: Self-propelled inspection car- SPIC launched | Why is it revolutionary to avoid accidents
India | June 14, 2023 10:38 ISTRailways launches novel self-propelled inspection car in Vijayawada division of South Central Railway (SCR) zone.
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Odisha train tragedy: Railways orders double-locking of signalling assets
India | June 10, 2023 23:00 ISTOdisha train tragedy: With enough evidence to show that some kind of tampering was done with the interlocking system, the job now is to make it "tamper-proof", senior officials said.
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How Coromandel, Bengaluru-Howrah Express trains derailed in Balasore; WATCH graphic explainer
India | June 03, 2023 6:14 ISTAt least 50 people were killed and more than 350 injured in a horrific triple train crash on Friday in Odisha involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train.
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Coromandel Express derailment: Railways issues helpline numbers; list of cancelled trains | DETAILS
India | June 02, 2023 23:32 ISTCoromandel Express derails: The accident was so intense, several bogies derailed in Balasore. Railways and the local authorities stepped up rescue operations at the site. No official confirmation on the number of injured or loss of life.
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West Bengal: Passenger shoots himself dead on running North East Express train; probe on
India | April 11, 2023 9:14 ISTA Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said the identity of the man is yet to be established and railways police initiated probe into the matter.
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