Ludhiana station upgrade causes crowding, passenger woes
Ludhiana railway station faces severe crowding as platform upgrades divert trains. Passengers struggle with insufficient seating. Read about the impact and official timeline.
Ludhiana railway station faces severe crowding as platform upgrades divert trains. Passengers struggle with insufficient seating. Read about the impact and official timeline.
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Central & Western Railway to run special suburban trains on Dec 31 midnight in Mumbai. Check full schedule for CSMT, Kalyan, Harbour line, Churchgate, and Virar services for safe travel.
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Indian Railways' new timetable 'Trains at a Glance 2026' will launch soon, featuring updated routes, reduced travel times, and details on Vande Bharat trains. Check the official website for the PDF.
Indian Railways deploys 244 special train trips across 8 zones to manage Christmas & New Year 2025-26 travel surge. Book early via IRCTC for a smooth festive journey.
Punjab government announces holidays for all schools from December 24 to 31 due to severe cold weather conditions. Check details on the official order and safety guidelines.
South Western Railway will run special trains from Yeshwantpur to Karwar on Dec 24 & 27. Return services on Dec 25 & 28. Check timings and plan your festive travel.
South Western Railway to run special express trains between Yeshwantpur and Karwar on Dec 24, 25, 27, 28 to ease holiday travel. Check schedules and stops here.
East Coast Railway deploys extra coaches in 5 trains & launches 6 specials from Odisha to tackle passenger surge after flight cancellations. Check IRCTC for real-time updates.
Western Railway announces 3 special trains from Mumbai & Ahmedabad to Delhi & Rajasthan from Dec 7-10 to ease passenger rush due to IndiGo flight cancellations. Bookings are now open.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann held a business roadshow in Osaka, Japan, inviting investment in key sectors like agriculture, IT, and manufacturing. Discover his vision for transforming Punjab into an industrial hub.
Eastern Railway announces dedicated tracks & green channel for 200 suburban trains to improve punctuality. Plans for AC services expansion in Howrah division revealed. Read more.
Indian Railways deploys 116 extra coaches in 37 trains and plans 30 special trains to aid 35,000 daily passengers stranded due to IndiGo flight cancellations from Dec 5-13.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announces 10 additional suburban services for the Nerul/Uran belt, enhancing connectivity for Mumbaikars. Read details.
Western Railway implements operational changes & proposes new staircase at Prabhadevi to manage crowds during Elphinstone Road bridge reconstruction. Details inside.
Northern Railway announces 21 special trains, including Vande Bharat Express, to manage passenger rush. Get the full list of routes connecting major cities like Howrah, Mumbai, and Prayagraj.
Mumbai's Central & Western Railways mandate ID proof with AC local passes to combat counterfeit tickets. Strict checks, joint teams deployed. Violators face fines & up to 7 years jail.
Western Railway attaches additional AC II Tier coaches to Mumbai-Delhi and Ahmedabad-Delhi Rajdhani trains to manage passenger surge after IndiGo flight cancellations. Details here.
Western Railway expands OTP-based tatkal booking to four major trains, including the Swarn Jayanti Rajdhani, to curb fraud. New system starts Friday. Read details.
Japanese firm Toppan Speciality Films signs Rs 400 crore investment pact with Punjab, plans a skilling centre. CM Bhagwant Mann announces deal during Japan visit ahead of 2026 Investors' Summit.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann invites Japanese firms to invest in advanced manufacturing, mobility & renewable energy. He highlights the upcoming Progressive Punjab Investors' Summit for collaboration.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann leads a high-level delegation to Japan and South Korea for investor outreach ahead of the Progressive Punjab Summit. The mission aims to boost economic ties and engage with the diaspora.
Central Railway's Mumbai division will conduct essential maintenance work on Sunday, affecting Main Line, Harbour Line, and Trans-Harbour Line services. Plan your travel accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
Bengaluru's oldest railway station faces drastic footfall decline as redevelopment project delays continue. Four new platforms added for Vande Bharat and suburban trains. Read more about the ongoing transformation.
Southern Railway's Chennai division introduces pillow and bed sheet rentals for non-AC sleeper passengers in 10 express trains starting January 1. Affordable comfort at just ₹50 for both items.
Punjab cabinet approves empanelment of 300 specialist doctors, new border area incentives, GPS mining vehicle tracking & revised tender limits to boost public services.
Southern Railway announces temporary coach additions to multiple trains to handle passenger surge for Nagore Kanduri festival. Special trains also deployed for smooth travel.
South Western Railway introduces special weekend trains between Bengaluru Cantonment and Kalaburagi from late November to December. Check schedule, timings, and booking details.
Indian Railways confirms no official provision for Halal-certified food in trains, following FSSAI guidelines. Get the latest updates on NHRC notice response.