Three Arrested in Dumka for Railway Sabotage Attempt
Police arrested three men in Dumka's Pakur district for placing an iron rail on tracks to derail a train. The sabotage was revenge for an earlier coal theft arrest.
Police arrested three men in Dumka's Pakur district for placing an iron rail on tracks to derail a train. The sabotage was revenge for an earlier coal theft arrest.
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.
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.
A 15-year-old boy's ordeal of kidnapping & bonded labour led GRP on a massive 5-month search across Haryana & UP. Read how relentless cops brought the accused to justice.
Railway Police recover 165 live Indian flapshell turtles in a covert operation at Howrah Station. No arrests made yet. Turtles sent to rescue centre.
A 30-year-old woman in Mumbai was caught using a fake season pass on a counterfeit app created by her friend. Both have been booked by the GRP. Read the full investigation details.
Western Railway cancels 120 suburban services on Jan 12 & 13, 2026, for sixth line work between Kandivali-Borivali. Plan your commute as part of a 30-day block period.
Thieves loot AC coaches of Jodhpur-Kamakhya Express near Patna. GRP, RPF search on, raising passenger safety concerns. Read details on the security lapse.
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.
A major fire erupted on a garbage-laden train in Mumbai, severely affecting Central Railway services. Read about the incident, response, and ongoing disruptions.
Western Railway's 60-km Virar-Churchgate corridor is getting the indigenous KAVACH safety system, with 50% work complete. The Rs 67 crore project aims to cut accidents and will be operational by September 2026. Read more.
A false bomb threat on the Gorakhpur-Mumbai Kashi Express led to a major security operation in Mau. Passengers were evacuated as police conducted a thorough search. Details inside.
Six youngsters, four of them minors, robbed a passenger of Rs 11,000 on a Harbour line train at Dockyard Road. Two adults arrested, minors sent to observation home. Read the full story.
Western Railway to conduct critical safety tests for 18-car local trains on the Virar-Dahanu Road section. Results will determine future deployment to ease peak-hour congestion. Read the full details.
Western Railway's ticket checking drives from April-Dec 2025 recovered Rs 155.46 crore in fines, a 49% jump. Mumbai suburban section contributed Rs 41.26 crore. Read more about the crackdown.
A bomb threat call triggered a major security scare at Mau junction, leading to the evacuation of the Kashi Express. Authorities confirm it was a hoax. Read the full details.
Six youngsters, including four minors, robbed a passenger on a Harbour Line train at Dockyard Road station. Two arrested, minors sent to observation home. Read the full details.
A bomb threat call triggered major panic at Uttar Pradesh's Mau railway station, leading to the evacuation of the Kashi Express. Security forces conducted a thorough search. Read for details.
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GRP files FIR against Kalka Shatabdi crew for attempted murder after train left early, causing passenger fall and injuries. Investigation underway.
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 19-year-old man was arrested by Wadala GRP for impersonating a government railway officer using a fake ID card created online. Read the full details of the incident on a CSMT local train.
A 47-year-old GRP constable, Dinesh Kumar, was injured after his service weapon accidentally went off at Kathua railway station. He is currently admitted to GMCH Jammu. Read the full details.
Mumbai's air quality deteriorated sharply on Sunday, with an overall AQI of 144. Byculla recorded the worst pollution at 194. Read the full report on the haze and forecast.
Mumbai's suburban rail sees a 7% drop in fatalities in 2025, but 2,287 deaths underscore a persistent safety emergency. Track crossing and overcrowding remain top killers.
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.
Mumbai's suburban railways saw over 6 daily deaths in 2025, with 2,287 fatalities. Track crossing remains the top killer. Activists blame unchecked development and lack of transport alternatives. Read the full report.
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.
Mumbai GRP establishes round-the-clock helpdesks at all suburban railway stations for visible policing and emergency aid. New SOP ensures commuter assistance for security, lost items, and medical emergencies.
Mumbai GRP books two men for posing as CBI & railway officials with fake IDs to travel illegally on Harbour line. Details of the separate incidents revealed.