Man Dies in Thane Train Gap Incident, Services Hit
A 55-year-old man died after slipping between train coaches at Thane station, causing major delays. Another accident injured a woman later, disrupting suburban services for hours.
A 55-year-old man died after slipping between train coaches at Thane station, causing major delays. Another accident injured a woman later, disrupting suburban services for hours.
Indian Railways finalizes fares for the inaugural Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Howrah-Guwahati route. 3AC fare set at Rs 2299. Launch expected this week, cutting travel time by 3 hours.
India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train launches on January 17, 2026. Check the route, ticket prices, and key features of this game-changer for overnight travel.
Indian Railways launches weekly Dibrugarh-Gomti Nagar Amrit Bharat Express (15949/50). Connecting Assam to Uttar Pradesh via 40 stops, this non-AC train offers affordable long-distance travel. Details here.
Dense fog and cold wave severely disrupt train operations in Ludhiana, causing hours-long delays and cancellations. Passengers face extreme hardship. Read the full list of affected trains.
Indian Railways launches weekly Amrit Bharat Express connecting West Bengal & Tamil Nadu. Check train number 20609/20610 route, 38 stoppages, schedule & affordable travel.
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.
Indian Railways launches the weekly Alipurduar-Panvel Amrit Bharat Express (Train 11032/11031). Offering affordable travel, it connects West Bengal to Maharashtra with 35 stops. Check the full schedule here.
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.
A major fire erupted on a garbage-laden train in Mumbai, severely affecting Central Railway services. Read about the incident, response, and ongoing disruptions.
Dense fog & sub-zero wind chills paralyze Ludhiana Junction, cancelling major trains & stranding thousands. See the full list of affected services and the economic impact.
Mumbai's busy Virar-Churchgate railway corridor is halfway through installing the indigenous KAVACH safety system. The Rs 67-crore project aims to prevent collisions and is on track for a September completion. Read more about this major safety upgrade.
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.
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.
Haryana gears up for India's maiden hydrogen-powered train launch. The pilot project on the Jind-Sonipat route is in final stages, promising a green, silent revolution in rail travel. Read more!
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.
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.
India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train, set for Kolkata-Guwahati route, promises 160 kmph overnight travel with aircraft-style amenities. High-speed trials hit 180 kmph. Read more.
The Bengaluru suburban rail project faces a massive cost escalation of Rs 1,000 crore while progress remains slow. Get the latest details on the cabinet's approval.
Indian Railways to launch Howrah-Guwahati Vande Bharat Sleeper train by January 18. Check route, 8 stoppages, ticket prices from Rs 2,300, and regional food menu.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces the first Vande Bharat sleeper train launch in Jan 2026. PM Modi to flag off the Guwahati-Kolkata AC train. Details on fares, features, and routes inside.
PM Modi will soon inaugurate India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Guwahati to Kolkata. The 16-coach train features advanced tech, Kavach, and high-speed travel. Read details.
A loco train collision inside a hydropower project tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, injured 88 people. The accident occurred late evening with 109 onboard. Details and rescue efforts inside.
Heavy fog across North India causes major train delays, severe overcrowding at Jaipur station. Key trains like Jodhpur-Howrah Express running late. Read the full report on the travel crisis.
Indian Railways' indigenous Vande Bharat Sleeper Train aces final high-speed trial at 180 km/h in Kota. A major step towards launch. Read more about this technical milestone.
Frequent travellers from Hubballi express strong displeasure over the revised midnight schedule of the sole super-fast express to Bengaluru, seeking Union Minister Pralhad Joshi's intervention. Details inside.
Mumbai's Central and Western Railways will launch 749 additional suburban services by 2030, enabled by new coaching terminals at Panvel, Kalyan, Parel, and LTT. This expansion aims to reduce overcrowding and improve commuter reliability.
A 70-year-old man was tragically burnt alive in the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express fire, despite a swift evacuation by fellow passengers. Read the full report on this heartbreaking incident.
A tragic train fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express claims the life of a 70-year-old passenger. Details on the incident and the swift evacuation of others.
A scheduled mega block on Mumbai's Central Line from Mulund to Matunga allowed for crucial track, signal, and overhead equipment maintenance. Services are set to resume post-block, promising safer commutes.