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  Holi 2026: NFR unleashes special train pairs to link Northeast festivities with national heartlands

  India | February 15, 2026 21:25 IST

  Holi 2026: These unreserved special trains will zip along key routes—Narangi-Gorakhpur-Narangi, Katihar-Amritsar-Katihar, Dibrugarh-Jhanjharpur-Dibrugarh and Dibrugarh-Kolkata-Dibrugarh—making multiple runs from February 18 through March 31.

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  Railways to make OTP mandatory for Tatkal tickets booked at reservation counters | Details

  India | December 03, 2025 15:38 IST

  A recent announcement stated that OTP verification system will soon be introduced at all reservation counters for the remaining trains. Passengers must provide a mobile number when booking Tatkal tickets, and booking will be confirmed only after they successfully verify the OTP sent to that number.

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  NHRC issues notice to Railway Board over complaints of 'halal meat' being served on trains

  India | November 26, 2025 14:37 IST

  NHRC highlighted that serving only halal meat on Indian Railways may violate important constitutional provisions, specifically Articles 14, 15, 19(1)(g), 21, and 25. These Articles collectively safeguard the principles of equality before law, prohibit discrimination based on religion or cast.

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  Indian Railways to launch parcel train service for first time across Tamil Nadu and Kerala

  India | November 20, 2025 13:40 IST

  The parcel service would be operated on Fridays from Mangaluru Central and on Tuesdays from Royapuram, Chennai. The service would stop at Salem, Erode, Uttukkuli, Tiruppur, Coimbatore, Palakkad, Shoranur, Tirur, Kozhikode, Thalassery, Kannur and Kasaragod.

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  Northern railway cancels 22 trains, alters routes on Jammu–Katra–Udhampur lines till April 2026

  Jammu and Kashmir | November 07, 2025 17:26 IST

  A total of 22 trains will remain cancelled till March–April 2026, while 16 others will be short-terminated or short-originated during this period.

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  Bihar gets major rail boost with launch of three Amrit Bharat Express

  Bihar | September 29, 2025 14:17 IST

  Bihar’s rail connectivity saw a major upgrade with the launch of three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and four passenger train services.

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  Mizoram to launch first-ever rail service after independence, PM Modi to inaugurate

  India | August 23, 2025 17:31 IST

  Mizoram will soon launch its first-ever rail service with the inauguration of the Barabi-Sairang railway line by Prime Minister Modi on September 13, connecting Aizawl to the national rail network.

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  Heavy rainfall triggers landslide, Konkan Railway services disrupted | Maharashtra weather updates

  Maharashtra | May 21, 2025 14:31 IST

  The incident, which occurred around 6:30 PM, brought train movement to a halt along the busy 741-kilometre-long route that connects Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka.

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  Namo Bharat train: Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor ready for operations | Check details here

  India | April 10, 2025 18:08 IST

  Namo Bharat train: The NCRTC has introduced a new feature called the Journey Planner in the Namo Bharat App to make travel more convenient for commuters. This feature allows users to plan their complete journey across the Namo Bharat and Metro networks, choose the most suitable travel route.

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  Namo Bharat trains: NCRTC begins trial run between Meerut South, Meerut Central

  Uttar Pradesh | March 24, 2025 22:18 IST

  Trial runs are already underway on a six-kilometre stretch between Meerut South and Shatabdi Nagar. The NCRTC also said a local metro service will operate on Namo Bharat infrastructure for the first time.

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  Bullet train project: Metal piece falls on track in Ahmedabad, several trains cancelled, rescheduled

  Gujarat | March 24, 2025 8:48 IST

  A piece of gantry metal from the ongoing Bullet Train project in Ahmedabad fell onto the tracks, causing disruptions to several train services, which were promptly cleared and resumed by railway authorities.

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  North Central Railway suspends 32 trains between Kanpur and Lucknow | Know details

  Uttar Pradesh | March 16, 2025 14:04 IST

  The 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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  Holi 2025: This budget-friendly, high-speed train is first choice for people of Bihar

  India | February 24, 2025 23:16 IST

  There are many trains that travel to Bihar, but this budget-friendly and high-speed train remains the first choice for passengers. Let’s explore more about this train ahead of Holi to help you plan your festive journey smoothly.

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  Stampede at New Delhi Railway Station: Check full list of trains cancelled or rescheduled

  India | February 16, 2025 14:39 IST

  Srtampede at New Delhi Railway Station: Officials said the chaos occurred at platform numbers 14 and 15 due to the overwhelming number of passengers waiting to board trains for Prayagraj.

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  India's first solar-powered train and railway station | Know when and where it was launched?

  India | February 09, 2025 19:05 IST

  Indian Railways is more than just a mode of transportation; it is a symbol of India’s unity, progress, and cultural heritage. From its historic beginnings to its modern achievements, Indian Railways continues to evolve and adapt to the changing needs of the nation.

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  India's first online train ticket: When computerised railway reservation was started and where?

  India | May 03, 2025 16:25 IST

  India's first online train ticket: Train journeys have become so seamless and easy these days as passengers can book tickets from the comfort of their homes in just a few clicks. Online booking of train tickets has made life easy for all of us now.

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  Rajya Rani Express operated by all-women crew marking 100 years of Electric Traction | Pics

  India | February 02, 2025 22:28 IST

  The Rajya Rani train operated entirely by an all-women crew highlights the growing role of women in the Railways and marks a significant development in bridging gender role gaps.

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  India's railway station which holds 'Guinness Book of World Records' | In pics

  India | January 30, 2025 10:21 IST

  New Delhi railway station entered the Guinness book of world records for having the world's largest route relay interlocking system. Indian Railways carries over 25 million passengers daily (approx) which is perhaps more than the entire population of Australia, New Zealand and Tasmania put together.

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  7 interesting facts about trains, railway stations in India | In Pics

  India | February 02, 2025 20:26 IST

  Contrary to popular belief, India does not have the world’s largest railway network. After the United States, Russia, and China, India ranks fourth with approximately 65,000 kilometres of railroad.

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  Train services disrupted in Delhi as dense fog, cold wave grip national capital, check details

  Delhi | January 13, 2025 7:36 IST

  The ongoing fog has severely impacted Indian Railways, leading to widespread disruptions over the past few days.