To make travel easier for devotees during Ganeshotsav, Indian Railways has announced the operation of over 380 Ganpati Special train trips this year, setting a new record for the festive season. In the past two years, the number of trips has steadily gone up: 305 in 2023 and 358 in 2024. The latest increase shows…
Indian Railways is set to introduce India’s first hydrogen-powered train, a major step towards eco-friendly and sustainable transportation. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video on Tuesday on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), giving a first glimpse of this innovative train. With this launch, India will become the fifth country globally—after Germany, France, Sweden,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off four new Amrit Bharat trains in Bihar’s Motihari district and launched multiple development projects worth over Rs 7,200 crore. The Amrit Bharat trains that will ramp up rail connectivity and provide commuters with a comfortable experience will run between Rajendra Nagar Terminal (Patna) and New Delhi, Bapudham Motihari and…
Indian Railways on Sunday announced that CCTV cameras will be installed in all coaches and locomotives. This decision aims to improve onboard monitoring, prevent unlawful activities, and ensure a safer travel experience. CCTVs in 74,000 coaches, 15,000 locomotives According to the plan, CCTV cameras will be installed in all 74,000 passenger coaches and 15,000 locomotives…
To ensure uninterrupted rail connectivity during ongoing infrastructure development, Indian Railways on Tuesday declared the temporary extension of three train services. This decision comes in response to major construction and renovation work currently underway at Gorakhpur Junction, a key hub in the North Eastern Railway zone. The extensions will remain in effect through the end…
Indian Railways has announced a series of reforms to improve the ticket booking and travel experience for passengers. These changes were reviewed recently by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who emphasised the need for a ticketing system that is smart, transparent, accessible, and efficient. The changes in the ticket booking system focus on enhancing passenger convenience…