Vande Bharat Sleeper Express: Indian Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the newly designed Vande Bharat Sleeper Express a few months ago saying that the train would be put to trials and hinting at an early 2025 launch. The train has lived up to the common man’s expectation with superior amenities as per its contemporary express…
Ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela, which is expected to draw around 40 crore people, Indian Railways is preparing to manage the huge influx of pilgrims with extensive planning and infrastructure upgrades. Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information and Publicity of the Railway Board, said that the railways would run around 13,000 trains during the…
JAMMU: As the direct train service from Delhi to Kashmir becomes a reality, the Central government is preparing to establish a new railway division for Jammu. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate the office of the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) on January 6, marking a significant milestone. This move will end the…
To make your Dussehra celebrations truly memorable, why not embark on a train journey to these iconic Dussehra destinations? The Indian Railways provides travellers a convenient and picturesque way to explore these vibrant places As the current year draws to a close and the festive atmosphere envelops India, people across the nation gear up for…
The new guidelines are applicable only for trains that depart after 10 p.m. The passengers cannot listen to music on speakers after 10 p.m. on the train. You can listen to music through earphones if needed. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced new guidelines to enhance the experience of night-time travellers…
Curated By: Business Desk Last Updated: September 04, 2023, 18:38 IST The revenue earned by Indian Railways is Rs 1 lakh crore. Indian Railways invested its money in various infrastructure like new lines, doubling, gauge conversion and enhancing passenger facilities between April 1 to August 31, 2023. Prioritising the safety of passengers commuting by train,…
Curated By: Business Desk Last Updated: August 30, 2023, 12:07 IST Internet access is available at 6,108 railway stations. The free Wi-Fi service at railway stations offers speeds up to 1Mbps. After half an hour, there’s a fee for extended use. In its ongoing technological advancements, the Indian Railways is committed to providing internet connectivity…
Indian Railways always works on improving the ease of travelling for passengers. These efforts increase even more during the festive season. During this time, the organisation takes measures to deal with the influx of passengers and ensure smooth travelling for the people travelling during this time. Making one such effort, Indian Railways has announced to…
Souther Central Railway has constructed the longest rail flyover on the Gudur-Manubolu route, which stretches to 2.2 kilometers in length. Source link
Curated By: Business Desk Last Updated: August 24, 2023, 11:41 IST The train chart is prepared four hours before the departure of the train. Many passengers cancel their tickets before chart preparation so the Indian Railways plan the seats accordingly. Frequent train travellers often encounter a puzzling situation: receiving a confirmed waiting ticket without an…