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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.

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  Makar Sankranti 2026: South Central Railway rolls out around 150 special trains ahead of festival

  India | January 08, 2026 7:07 IST

  Makar Sankranti 2026: South Central Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer A Sridhar revealed plans for approximately 150 special trains to handle the Sankranti travel boom, with a focus on linking the Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

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  India's first fully elevated railway terminal proposed in Yelahanka at Rs 6,000 crore: Details

  Business | December 24, 2025 16:19 IST

  Being 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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  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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  Chhath Puja: Railways to run additional trains under North Eastern Zone for travel rush

  India | October 22, 2025 22:08 IST

  Chhath Puja 2025: Indian Railways continues to serve as a crucial lifeline for millions of passengers during the festive season. To meet the surge in travel demand, more than 12,000 special trains are scheduled across the country between October 1 and November 30, 2025.

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  Railways probe viral video alleging 'reuse of food containers' on Amrit Bharat Express train

  India | October 19, 2025 17:24 IST

  During the inquiry, authorities recorded statements from the vendor and onboard staff, who clarified that the disposable food containers were intended for single use only. They explained that the trays were cleaned before being discarded to maintain hygiene in the service area.

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  Indian Railways to launch 150 festive 'special trains' from this date | Check full list here

  Business | August 30, 2025 23:57 IST

  To handle the festive rush to Bihar, East Central Railway has announced 14 special trains that will together make 588 trips. These services will provide much-needed connectivity to key cities like Patna, Gaya, Darbhanga, and Muzaffarpur, which witness a surge in passenger movement during festivals.

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  Northern Railways cancels 46 trains from Jammu, Katra, Udhampur as floods disrupt services

  India | August 29, 2025 23:01 IST

  Northern Railways has cancelled over 40 trains from Jammu, Katra and Udhampur on August 30 as heavy rainfall and flash floods continue to disrupt transport in the region. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to visit Jammu to review the situation.

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  Indian Railways launches intensive 15-day campaign to stop 'stone pelting' on trains

  India | August 28, 2025 23:54 IST

  Railway authorities have pinpointed locations where stone pelting incidents occur frequently. In response, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) will intensify patrols in these areas, implementing strict surveillance and setting ambushes to apprehend offenders in the act.

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  Eastern Railway introduces first air-conditioned local train on Ranaghat–Sealdah route | Video

  Business | August 08, 2025 18:26 IST

  A special AC local, operating as a Galloping service, will skip select intermediate stations to ensure quicker travel. On the down route, it will depart Ranaghat at 8:29 am and reach Sealdah by 10:10 am. For the up route, the train will leave Sealdah at 6:50 pm and arrive in Ranaghat by 8:32 pm.

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  New express trains flagged off for five states in major boost to rail connectivity | Check routes

  Business | August 03, 2025 11:57 IST

  Good news for railway passengers: The Jabalpur–Raipur Express commenced operations on August 3, establishing a direct rail link between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, addressing a long-standing public demand.

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  Queen of the Jungle returns! Mumbai’s iconic toy train ‘Van Rani’ set to roll again in July

  Maharashtra | July 19, 2025 13:10 IST

  Mumbai toy train: The Forest Department is working diligently to complete final preparations for the official inauguration of Van Rani, set for late July 2025. The train’s revival is being hailed as a celebration of Mumbai’s cultural legacy.

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  Mizoram: Bairabi–Sairang railway line set to connect Aizawl after 26 years

  India | July 13, 2025 13:55 IST

  Acknowledging the Bairabi–Sairang railway line's critical role in connecting Mizoram to the national network, the UPA government designated it as a National Project in 2008–09. The project gained momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid its foundation stone on November 29, 2014.

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  Indian Railways to run 200 special trains for migrant workers

  News | May 20, 2020 13:20 IST

  Railways said the move to start these 200 trains would also be helpful for migrants who can avail these trains if they are unable to board the Shramik Special trains.

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  'Health screening will be done': RPF DG on resumption of train services

  News | May 12, 2020 18:27 IST

  In light of resumption of passenger train services, Director General (DG) Railway Protection Force informed that thorough screenings of passengers will be done at stations keeping in mind coronavirus situation.

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  Railways to cut running time of 500 long distance trains from next month

  India | October 20, 2017 17:05 IST

  Indian Railways will soon cut short the running time of over 500 long distance trains by up to two hours.

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  Coming soon: Tablets to record feedback of meals on trains

  India | September 15, 2017 23:53 IST

  Passengers would be asked to rate different aspects of the food being served - on quality, quantity, presentation, staff behaviour and overall satisfaction - on a scale of 1-5.

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  French Railways to provide assistance to run Delhi-Chandigarh trains at 220 km per hour

  India | February 16, 2017 8:27 IST

  In efforts to provide support in upgrading the railway tracks, French Railways has come forward to assist its Indian counterpart in upgrading the track between Delhi-Chandigarh to facilitate running of trains at a maximum speed

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  India collaborates with Russia to increase train speed to 200 kmph

  January 22, 2017 13:18 IST

  Indian Railways is in talks with its Russian counterpart for a collaboration to increase the speed of its passenger trains up to 200 km per hour.

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  Want to transform Railways with changing times, says PM Modi

  Politics | November 18, 2016 22:51 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed to Rail Vikas Shivir at Surajkund through video conferencing and said that there is an incredible need to change Indian Railways with the quickly change of the century