Railways to start India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train to connect Delhi -Srinagar from Jan
Nov 28, 2024, at 05:40 am
New Delhi/Srinagar: Indian Railways is set to launch the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, designed to connect New Delhi with Srinagar.
Oct 27, 2024, at 11:24 pm
New Delhi: A stampede at Mumbai's Bandra terminus early this morning left nine people injured, eliciting criticism from the Shiv Sena (UBT), which targeted Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for the incident.
Delhi man finds live centipede in food served by IRCTC, his X post is now viral
Oct 22, 2024, at 10:14 pm
A Delhi man was left shocked after he found a 'live centipede' in the food served to him at IRCTC's VIP Executive Lounge.
Detonators, gas cylinder found on train tracks in MP, UP
Sep 23, 2024, at 01:15 am
New Delhi: At least 10 detonators were discovered on a railway track, intended to sabotage a train carrying Army personnel in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district, media reports said.
Train engine derails, veers into field in Bihar's Gaya
Sep 15, 2024, at 08:00 pm
Gaya (Bihar): A train engine was spotted in the middle of a field in Bihar’s Gaya, leaving people surprised and wondering how it managed to leave the tracks and reach the field, media reports said.
Railway Police arrests man for placing alloy wheel on Delhi-Kanpur freight corridor railway track
Aug 23, 2024, at 02:39 am
Aligarh (UP): Railway Police has arrested an individual for allegedly placing an alloy wheel on the railway tracks of the Delhi-Kanpur freight corridor to derail a moving train, media reports said.
Aug 18, 2024, at 06:40 pm
Kanpur/IBNS: Hours after 20 coaches of the Sabarmati Express derailed near Kanpur, the initial probe has indicated a conspiracy after it found that a huge boulder was placed on the track leading to the accident, media reports said.
YouTuber Gulzar Sheikh arrested for vandalising train tracks to garner social media fame
Aug 02, 2024, at 01:32 am
Lalgopalganj (UP): In a time when some content creators have no qualms about going to extreme lengths to garner views on social media, unsettling videos have emerged of a YouTuber placing random objects on railway tracks. These videos have gained significant attention, especially following recent tragic train accidents.
2 dead, 3 injured as Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derails near UP's Gonda station
Jul 18, 2024, at 10:18 pm
Gonda (UP): At least two people were killed and three injured as a few bogies of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed near Uttar Pradesh's Gonda railway station on Thursday, media reported.
Indian Railways announces over 13,000 loco pilot jobs after West Bengal train mishap
Jun 19, 2024, at 09:44 pm
New Delhi: The Indian Railways has announced over 13,000 new openings for assistant loco pilots (train drivers) to reduce the workload on current employees, media reported.
Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan travels to Bhopal in Shatabdi Express; shares pics
Jun 16, 2024, at 10:47 pm
New Delhi: Union Minister Shivraj Chouhan travelled by train to Bhopal today, weeks after winning the Lok Sabha elections from his home constituency of Vidisha. Chouhan, who is often praised for his down-to-earth approach, boarded the Shatabdi Express from Delhi with his wife.
Massive fire breaks out at three coaches on Taj Express train in Delhi, no injuries reported
Jun 04, 2024, at 02:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A massive fire broke out on three coaches of the Taj Express train, near Apollo Hospital in Delhi's Sarita Vihar on Monday afternoon, media reports said.
Apr 22, 2024, at 05:52 am
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused the BJP-led Central government of mismanaging the Indian Railways and said under PM Narendra Modi's rule travelling in trains has become a "punishment" for the common man.
Feb 26, 2024, at 02:40 am
Indian PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the Nation around 2000 railway infrastructure projects worth more than Rs. 41,000 crores on 26th February at 12:30 PM via video conferencing.
Feb 25, 2024, at 10:59 pm
A major accident was averted after a goods train moved from Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir without a loco pilot and was finally stopped after it covered 80 kilometres, media reports said.
PM Modi flags off nine Vande Bharat Express trains, calls them symbol of new energy of India
Sep 25, 2023, at 01:43 am
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday virtually flagged off nine Vande Bharat Express trains and emphasised that these trains will improve connectivity as well as boost tourism across eleven states in the country.
Jaya Varma assumes charge as first woman CEO and Chairperson of Railway Board
Sep 01, 2023, at 07:45 pm
Jaya Varma Sinha on Friday took over the charge of the new Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board (Ministry of Railways) in Rail Bhavan.
Centre appoints first ever woman Chairperson of the Railway Board
Sep 01, 2023, at 12:14 am
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday named Jaya Verma Sinha as the next CEO and Chairperson of the Railway Board, the Ministry of Railways said on Thursday.
Indian Railway runs track car successfully on Indo-Bangladesh line from Agartala
Aug 25, 2023, at 04:55 am
Agartala/IBNS/UNI: The Indian Railway on Tuesday made a successful run of a specially designed track car on the newly built railway line for the most ambitious cross-border connectivity between India and Bangladesh from Agartala, which will connect Kolkata via Dhaka.
Act East Policy: India plans to connect Myanmar border in Mizoram by rail
Aug 07, 2023, at 11:46 pm
Indian Railways is planning to connect Myanmar border in Mizoram by rail as a part of its Act East Policy.
Kashmir Valley, Kanyakumari likely to be connected through railway soon: LG Manoj Sinha
Aug 06, 2023, at 11:56 pm
The Kashmir Valley is likely to be connected through the railway with Kanyakumari by the end of this financial year, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday.
Aug 06, 2023, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today unleashed a barbed attack on the Opposition at Railways' mega redevelopment event, saying that it is time for "corruption, dynasty, and appeasement to quit India."
PM Modi lays foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the country
Aug 06, 2023, at 08:43 pm
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 Railway Stations across the country via video conferencing on Sunday.
Aug 04, 2023, at 09:53 pm
New Delhi: PM Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of 508 railway stations across the length and breadth of the country on Sunday at 11 AM via video conferencing.
Indian Railways: 57 Odisha stations to get major facelift under Amrit Bharat station scheme
Aug 03, 2023, at 03:59 am
New Delhi: The Indian Railways is currently implementing the modernization of 57 railway stations in Odisha as part of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.
RPF jawan who killed four people on Mumbai-bound train sent to mental health assessment
Aug 02, 2023, at 04:52 am
New Delhi: A Railway Protection Force (RPF) jawan who killed four people on a Jaipur-Mumbai train on Monday has been sent for a mental health assessment, media reports said.
Signalling error led to lapses in Odisha triple train mishap, probe report reveals
Jul 22, 2023, at 03:14 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Railways Friday released the findings from the probe of the Odisha triple train tragedy where it was revealed that an error in signalling led to the massive mishap that left more than 293 people dead and over 1,000 injured.
CBI arrests three Indian Railways' employees over Odisha train tragedy
Jul 08, 2023, at 01:58 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday arrested three employees of the Indian Railways in connection with the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore last month that killed more than 293 people and left over 1,000 injured.
Odisha train mishap: Body mix-up adds to agony for victims' families
Jun 07, 2023, at 07:21 am
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: The agony of the families who have lost loved ones in the three-train accident in Odisha continues as they struggle to claim the bodies even days after the mishap.
CBI registers case in Odisha train tragedy
Jun 07, 2023, at 01:52 am
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Tuesday registered a case on the request of the Ministry of Railways and consent of the Odisha government relating to the massive train accident involving Coromandel Express, Yesvantpur Howrah Express, and a goods train at Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha.