Jan 10, 2018, at 10:59 pm
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IBNS): Indian Railways initiative of empowering its women employees has brought laurels as Matunga Railway Station has entered into Limca Book of Records 2018.
West Bengal: Two local trains collide near Panskura station, several hurt
Oct 23, 2017, at 02:37 am
Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS): At least ten persons were injured after a suburban train hit another local train from behind between Panskura and Khirai railway stations in West Bengal's East Medinipur district on Sunday afternoon, reports said.
Jammu Rajdhani Express: Guard coach derails, no casualties reported
Sep 14, 2017, at 03:19 pm
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IBNS): The guard coach of Jammu Rajdhani Express detailed at the New Delhi railway station on Thursday morning, reports said.
Congress demands Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's resignation
Aug 23, 2017, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday demanded Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's resignation as the Railway Minister following two recent train accidents in Uttar Pradesh.
Lizard found in food served to passengers on Poorva Express
Jul 26, 2017, at 09:22 pm
New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a dead lizard was found in the veg biriyani served to a passenger traveling in Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express, media reports said on Wednesday.
Fresh trouble for Lalu and Co. as CBI registers case for tender irregularities
Jul 07, 2017, at 03:22 pm
Patna, Jul 7 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi and their son Tejashwi Yadav, the deputy chief minister of Bihar, on Friday, reports said.
Odisha: Ministry of Railways sanctions new BG line between Jeypore and Navarangpur in Odisha
Jul 04, 2017, at 09:06 pm
New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned a new broad gauge (BG) line between Jeypore and Nararangpur in Odisha, in keeping with the announcement made during the Budget 2016-17.
Indian Railways denies media news of change in rules from July 1, issues clarification
Jun 30, 2017, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi, Jun 30 (IBNS): The Ministry of Railways on Friday issued a clarification regarding certain media news announcing new changes from July 1 this year.
Modi-fest is an initiative to achieve the dream of making of developed India, says Suresh Prabhu
Jun 10, 2017, at 11:50 pm
Kolkata, June 10 (IBNS): Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inaugurated Modi-fest, the making of developed India in Howrah on Saturday.
Inauguration of free wi-fi facility at 28 railway stations
May 22, 2017, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has inaugurated the WiFi facility from Kudal Railway Station on Sunday at 28 Railway Stations of Konkan Railway.
Minister of Railways inaugurates round table conference on data analytics for Indian Railways
May 16, 2017, at 09:54 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inaugurated Round Table Conference on “Data Analytics for Indian Railwaysâ€. Chairman Railway Board, AK Mital, other Railway Board Members, representatives and dignitaries from industry and senior officials from Railway Board were also present on the occasion.
Apr 17, 2017, at 04:07 am
New Delhi, Apr 16 (IBNS): Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu,on Sunday laid the foundation stone and dedicated various Railway Initiatives to the nation at Rail Sadan, Bhubaneswar through video conferencing.
Indian Railways hold Round Table on improving catering facilities
Mar 21, 2017, at 08:14 pm
New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS): Indian Railways organised a Round Table Conference on Tuesday to improve quality of catering services in Railways, led by Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu.
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurates Ranchi-Tori railway in Jharkhand
Mar 09, 2017, at 10:22 pm
Ranchi, Mar 9 (IBNS): Union Rail Minister Suresh Prabhu, on Thursday, inaugurated the Ranchi-Lohardaga-Tori railway line in Jharkhand through video conferencing from Rail Bhavan in New Delhi.
Rail Minister Prabhu flags off first Antyodaya Express train
Feb 27, 2017, at 09:08 pm
New Delhi, Feb 27 (IBNS): Union Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu flagged off the Husafar and Antyodaya express trains on Monday through video conferencing from Rail Bhavan, New Delhi.
UAE Ambassador India meets Suresh Prabhu
Feb 07, 2017, at 10:47 pm
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IBNS): Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu on Tuesday met Dr. Ahmed Albanna,Ambassador of UAE to India, here.
Hirakhand Express mishap: 23 killed
Jan 22, 2017, at 01:53 pm
Bhubaneswar, Jan 22 (IBNS): The Jagdalpur-Bhubaneswar Express derailed close to the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh on Saturday which left at least 23 people killed, media reports said on Sunday.
Jan 12, 2017, at 01:22 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): The Ministry of Railways organized a Roundtable discussion on Wednesday inviting various non-railway stakeholders on Environmental and Housekeeping Issues.
Indian Railways organises Round Table to discuss environmental and housekeeping issues
Jan 11, 2017, at 09:24 pm
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): The Indian Railways (IR), on Wednesday, organised a Round Table discussion in New Delhi with non-railway stakeholders, on various environmental and housekeeping issues related to the department.
PM Modi meets mother, does breakfast with her
Jan 10, 2017, at 04:08 pm
Gandhinagar, Jan 10 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was in Gujarat to perform a ground-breaking ceremony for the Indian Railways at the Gandhinagar Railway Station and to join in several other events, on Tuesday said he skipped 'yoga' to meet his mother and spend some time with her.
Indian Railways: PM Modi to perform Bhoomipujan in Gujarat today
Jan 09, 2017, at 05:22 pm
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be performing a bhoomipujan ceremony (ground breaking ceremony) in Gujarat on Monday.
Cabinet approves doubling of Rajpura-Bhatinda railway line
Dec 21, 2016, at 07:50 pm
New Delhi, Dec 21 (IBNS): The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the doubling of Rajpura-Bhatinda railway line at an estimated cost of Rs.1,251.25 crore and expected completion cost of Rs.1,465.59 crore.
Hinting at railway budget reforms, Jaitley says passengers must pay for services received
Dec 20, 2016, at 08:54 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley hinted on Tuesday about significant reforms in the Indian Railways in the upcoming budget, according to media reports.
Indian Railways needs to be financially strong, says PM
Nov 19, 2016, at 02:10 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the Rail Vikas Shivir at Surajkund through video conferencing and stressed on the issue that the Indian railways needs to be financially strong.
Our Railways has to develop: Modi
Nov 19, 2016, at 12:03 am
New Delhi, Nov 18 (IBNS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Indian Railways should develop and be financially strong.
Suresh Prabhu launches Swachhta Saptah
Sep 18, 2016, at 12:25 am
New Delhi, Sept 17 (IBNS): Leading the campaign from the front, Hon’ble Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu launched Swachhta Saptah under the Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Mission from New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday.
Railways introduces 'surge pricing' in Rajdhani, Duronto, Shatabdi trains
Sep 09, 2016, at 01:36 am
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS): In a policy revamp, the Indian Railways has introduced surge pricing system on the Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains which will come to effect from Sept 9.