Daltonganj Station Averts Stampede During Holy Dip Rush
A near-stampede situation was averted at Daltonganj railway station as over 1,000 passengers, mostly women and children, rushed for Mauni Amavasya dip trains.
A near-stampede situation was averted at Daltonganj railway station as over 1,000 passengers, mostly women and children, rushed for Mauni Amavasya dip trains.
Kesireddy Vamshi Krishna Reddy receives Ati Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar for leading track relaying project in Western Ghats, improving train speeds and safety.
Railways start restoration of the 164-year-old Koilwar rail bridge over Sone river. The iconic structure, once Asia's longest, gets steel upgrades for modern trains while preserving its historic design.
SECR initiates a major project to install advanced axle counter systems across flood-prone tracks in Nagpur Division, aiming to eliminate waterlogging-related train disruptions.
East Central Railway introduces five Amrit Bharat Express trains connecting key routes like Howrah-Anand Vihar and Sealdah-Banaras, enhancing travel options with detailed schedules and stoppages.
The Danapur division of East Central Railway has started a massive awareness campaign to stop alarm chain pulling after multiple trains faced illegal detentions this week.
The Samastipur railway division imposed penalties on a contractor and engineer after a hydrant pipe dragged a train for 140 meters, damaging platform tiles and a coach. Officials ordered a safety audit.
Central Railway introduces 14 new air-conditioned local train services on the CSMT-Panvel Harbour line starting January 26, 2026, replacing existing non-AC services.
Modernization work at Dumraon railway station in Bihar's Buxar district has regained momentum after monsoon delays. The Rs 17.1 crore project under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to transform the station with modern amenities.
Central Railway's passenger earnings hit Rs 5,881 crore in Apr-Dec 2025, a 5% rise. Over 1.2 billion passengers travelled, with suburban and non-suburban networks showing strong growth. Read the full analysis.
Shri Pankaj Kumar, Sr. DPO at Patiala Locomotive Works, receives the ATI Vishisht Rail Seva Puraskar for outstanding contributions to railway safety and personnel management. Read his inspiring story.
East Central Railway unveils a blueprint to transform Patna Junction and Danapur station with modern facilities, green zones, and metro integration by 2030 to handle rising passenger traffic.
Central Railway cancels key trains connecting Nagpur, Amravati to Pune from Jan 23-25 for crucial Daund-Manmad doubling work. Check list, plan travel carefully.
The Centre approves a new 4th rail line between Asangaon and Kasara to segregate local and long-distance trains, easing congestion for lakhs of Mumbai commuters. Read more.
Indian Railways hikes speed limit for 548 passenger trains nationwide, including 12 in East Central Railway. 122 new trains introduced in 2025 to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time.
East Central Railway wins India's best railway security shield for 2025. Recognized for 91% crime detection, rescuing 2314 minors from traffickers, and stellar Kumbh Mela security. Read more.
Central Railway's Bhusawal division stations a state-of-the-art High Speed Accident Relief Train (HS-SPART) at Manmad Junction, featuring an onboard operation theatre and advanced rescue gear for swift emergency response ahead of Kumbh Mela 2026-28.
Begusarai station introduces AI-based 'Digital Mitra' for faster Tatkal booking and 10 commercial stalls to boost non-fare revenue and passenger amenities. Read more.
A major fire erupted on a garbage-laden train in Mumbai, severely affecting Central Railway services. Read about the incident, response, and ongoing disruptions.
Aadhar Raj, former ADRM of Danapur division, appointed as Joint Secretary in Ministry of Power for five years. Read about his key contributions to railway development.
South Central Railway rolls out nearly 150 special trains for Makar Sankranti 2026 to manage festive travel. Plan your trip to Tirupati and other destinations.
RPF & ECR team arrest a man for impersonating a TTE and extorting money from passengers on Mysore-Darbhanga Express. Learn how to stay safe and report fraud.
Maharashtra emerges as India's railway development leader with 35 mega projects worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore. Discover how this investment transforms Mumbai and Vidarbha's connectivity.
A Central Railway ticket checker was assaulted by two commuters at Sewri station on January 1 over a ticket dispute. One accused, Shabbir Shaikh, has been identified while another remains at large. Read the full details of the incident.
East Central Railway's 'Samay Palan' & 'Mahila Suraksha' drives in Dec saw 1,032 arrests for illegal alarm chain pulling & 2,629 penalised for unauthorised travel in women's coaches. Read details.
GRP personnel at Kanpur Central Railway Station arrested a 24-year-old man smuggling illicit liquor to Bihar. The police recovered 48 quarters of English liquor worth Rs 10,000. Read the full details of the operation.
A fatal fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express was caused by brake binding, not a short circuit. The incident near Yelamanchili claimed one life. Read the full investigation details.
The finance department of Varanasi's North Eastern Railway division has been honored with the prestigious 5S Leadership Award for outstanding workplace management and efficiency. Discover how their system retrieves any file in 60 seconds!
Central Railway marks a milestone 2025 with record passenger numbers, revenue, and freight. It celebrates 100 years of electrification while deploying KAVACH, new stations, and sustainability initiatives. Explore the year of transformation.
The winners of the prestigious 17th Khalifa Award for Education will be revealed in April 2024. The award, recognising global educational excellence, has received entries from 57 countries.