Railways

News: Railways has arrested over 10,000 unauthorized people, including hawkers and vendors,  undertaken as part of its efforts to keep rail premises clear of anti-social elements. 7,000 stations all over the country were inspected during the drive in the period Besides, 4,000 persons were caught travelling in women’s compartments and ...

News: Indian Railways will step ahead on concession-less service with the launch of Suvidha trains, the rechristened premium trains run on dynamic fare system from July 15, These trains will cater to the peak demand observed during winter and summer rush, and festivals and will run on selected routes. The ...

News: Passenger amenities at various railway stations are being spruced up by the authorities of Waltair Division of East Coast Railway as lakhs of pilgrims are expected to travel from north coastal Andhra to Rajahmundry for the Godavari Pushkarams. Six additional general booking counters will be opened in addition to ...

News: An investment of USD 120 billion will be made in next five years in the cash-strapped railways which is in the process of upgradation and expansion. Requiring huge resources, the government has already decided to allow FDI in certain segments of the railways, like coach manufacturing, station development, suburban rail ...

News: Railway Minister has asked young minds to come out with a foolproof method to prevent ticketless travel in trains. Ministry is aiming at engaging youth in Indian Railways, to sought innovative ideas for improvement in facilities in the public transporter. Ticket less travel is one of the major problems faced ...

News: Ministry of Railways has started a passenger friendly measure on pilot basis, under which SMS would be sent to passengers informing about train cancellation in case the train in which they have booked their tickets for is cancelled due to unavoidable circumstances. The SMS will be sent to their ...

News: The first air conditioned Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) is flagged off by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu with an air-conditioned coach. DEMU is equipped with comfortable cushion seats and it reduces traffic congestion. Prabhu said DEMU would be replaced by Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) temporarily till the renovation ...

News: Railways will implement Sabari Rail Project in Kerala to connect south India’s major pilgrim centre of Sabarimala through rail route. The minister said, since the resources are limited, we have to put the resources where we get a maximum benefit within a shortest possible time. If we do doubling, it will give you quick benefits. ...

News: Surprise inspections, by the divisional railway manager of the Delhi division of Northern Railways, hefty fines and strict vigil have ensured that New Delhi railway station looks clean and tidy and meets commuters’ expectations. The Delhi division is now planning to launch a massive Swachh drive at the station ...

News: In a press conference addressed by Member Electrical, Railway Board Navin Tandon, said that in order to improve the Indian railways certain initiatives have been taken.  The initiatives are as follows: Electrification With a view to reduce its energy procurement cost as well as to make the Railway System more ...