Indian Railways Launches 20 New Trains from February 1 Under TAG 2026 to Boost National Connectivity
Indian Railways has announced the launch of 20 new train services across the country from February 1 to improve rail connectivity and meet the growing demand for comfortable and efficient travel. This move is part of the Trains At A Glance ...
Howrah–Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express Sparks Surge in Bookings, Reaching 128% Occupancy in Week One
The Howrah-Kamakhya Vande Bharat Sleeper Express has attracted very strong interest from passengers since it began regular commercial service, showing that people really like this new train. The train was officially flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 January ...
Patna Emerges as a Key Rail Start Point as Vande Bharat Expands to Lucknow, Ranchi, Howrah and Gorakhpur
Patna is gradually becoming an important centre in India's semi-high-speed rail network, with the growing number of Vande Bharat trains that either start from the city or pass through it. A recently shared video brings attention to this change by explaining ...
Amrit Bharat Express Boosts Tamil Nadu Connectivity with Two New Trains to Coimbatore and Salem
Two newly launched Amrit Bharat Express trains have begun providing services to passengers at important railway stations across the western and southern districts of Tamil Nadu, improving connectivity in the region. Photo Credit: PTI Amrit Bharat Express Trains The weekly ...
Indian Railways Unveils 24-Coach Vande Bharat Sleeper Train; ICF Chennai to Build Under Make in India
Indian Railways is planning to build a new 24-coach Vande Bharat sleeper train to carry more passengers while offering better facilities. Railway officials said the train will be manufactured at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai under the Make in ...
Vande Bharat Sleeper to Start Non-Veg Meals as Railways Align Menu with Local Assamese and Bengali Tastes
The Indian Railways has decided to start offering non-vegetarian meals on the new Vande Bharat Sleeper Express that runs between Howrah and Guwahati. Earlier, this train served only vegetarian food, which led to complaints from many passengers and political discussions about ...
South Central Railway Extends Vande Bharat Express to 20 Coaches, Boosting Capacity from 1,128 to 1,440 Seats
The South Central Railway has permanently increased the number of coaches on the Vande Bharat Express that runs between Visakhapatnam and Secunderabad from 16 to 20. This change was made because many more people want to travel on this train, and ...
Vande Bharat Express to Run with 20 Coaches from Jan 26 to Mar 7, 2026 to Meet Rising Demand
India's 42nd Vande Bharat Express will run with 20 coaches for a special period starting from January 26, 2026, to meet growing passenger demand. This upgrade increases the seating capacity and aims to give travelers more comfort and convenience on a ...
Railways Launch Stricter Last-Minute Cancellation Rules for Vande Bharat Sleeper and Amrit Bharat II Services
Recently, Indian Railways changed the ticket cancellation and refund rules for some of its premium trains, especially the Vande Bharat Sleeper Express and the Amrit Bharat II trains. These trains are different from regular ones because every passenger gets a fully ...
Kashmir Battles Heavy Snowfall as Roads Close and Flights Cancel, Yet Vande Bharat Express Maintains Service
Recently in Kashmir, heavy fresh snowfall blanketed many areas, covering towns, hills, and valleys with thick white snow. Places like Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Shopian, Pulwama, Bandipora, Anantnag, and Kulgam saw snowfall, and even Srinagar city experienced the season's first snow. The ...
Modi Flags Off Three Amrit Bharat Express Trains and One MEMU in Kerala Ahead of Elections
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off three new Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger train in Kerala on Friday. The launch will take place during his visit to Thiruvananthapuram, where he is also scheduled to address a rally of ...
Railways Begins Patna–Delhi Sleeper Vande Bharat Service, Reaching 180 kmph with 823 Berths
Indian Railways is planning to start a semi-high-speed sleeper Vande Bharat Express between Patna and Delhi by June, according to railway officials. This move is part of the railways' effort to expand the Vande Bharat train services beyond short daytime routes ...