Indian Railways

Union Minister L Murugan will inaugurate the new train at Mettupalayam station on Friday. The train will depart Thoothukudi at 10.50 pm on Thursdays and Saturdays, arriving in Mettupalayam at 7.40 am the next day. It will leave Mettupalayam at 7.35 ...

Recently, there has been misinformation spreading on social media platforms, WhatsApp groups, and various websites regarding restrictions on booking e-tickets due to different surnames. The Ministry of Railways has clarified that these claims are entirely false and misleading. Background ...

Recent news about train accidents has again created a buzz in India, highlighting concerns about railway safety despite significant advancements and efforts to prevent such tragedies, including the introduction of the Kavach system by Indian Railways. Even though the system has ...

The Ministry of Railways has achieved a milestone, making it to the "Limca Book of Records" for "most people at a public-service event - multiple venues." On February 26, 2024, the Railways Ministry organised an event attended by 40,19,516 people across ...

Indian Railways has earned a substantial Rs 6112 crore from ticket cancellations over the past four years. This information was revealed by the Ministry of Railways in response to an RTI plea filed by Kunal Shukla, a social activist from Raipur. ...

The Manaskhand Express, a special tourist train initiative by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board and the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), commenced its second journey to the picturesque Kumaon region of Uttarakhand on 22nd May 2024. Embarking from Pune ...

Have you ever been in a situation where you needed medicine urgently while on a train or at a railway station? You're not alone. Many of us have faced such situations while traveling. But here's some good news- Indian Railways is stepping ...

Indian Railways is taking significant steps to enhance accessibility and convenience for differently-abled passengers, known as Divyangjans. Recently, the railway board made a decision to reserve specific quotas for Divyangjans in all reserved Mail/Express trains, including prestigious ones like Rajdhani, Duronto, ...

Indian Railways has made it easier for passengers to travel by removing a key restriction on purchasing unreserved tickets (UTS) through an app. According to a report by Times of India, passengers can now buy unreserved and platform tickets from anywhere ...

The Uttar Pradesh railway landscape is set to undergo a transformation with the renaming of seven railway stations, as approved by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) following the State Government's proposal. This decision marks a significant move in the realm ...

The Indian Railways is set to introduce a groundbreaking addition to its transportation network: the Vande Metro, a revolutionary intra-city transit system inspired by the success of the semi-high-speed Vande Bharat trains. Following the triumphant integration of the Vande Bharat Express ...

Are you familiar with the cancellation and refund rules for Indian Railway tickets? Whether due to unforeseen circumstances or changes in travel plans, many travelers find themselves needing to cancel their train tickets. However, navigating the refund process can be confusing, ...