Indian Railways is set to launch the first Vande Bharat sleeper train this week, with PM Narendra Modi expected to flag it off. The train will operate between Howrah and Kamakhya, featuring advanced amenities and detailed fare structures.
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.
Indian Railways finalises fares for the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Howrah-Guwahati route. 3AC fare set at Rs 2299. Launch scheduled for this week by PM Modi.
Indian Railways announces fares for the first Vande Bharat Sleeper train from Howrah to Kamakhya. Check detailed fare chart for 1AC, 2AC, 3AC classes to Malda, NJP, and Guwahati. Bookings to start soon!
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.
Passengers face loot-like fares during Sankranti rush. Vizag RTO cracks down, fines 11 operators ₹33,600 for violations. Officials warn of strict action against overcharging.
Railway Board announces fare structure for Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. No RAC tickets, minimum fare for 400 km, and rates higher than Rajdhani. PM Modi to inaugurate first train next week.
Indian Railways launches weekly Amrit Bharat Express connecting West Bengal & Tamil Nadu. Check train number 20609/20610 route, 38 stoppages, schedule & affordable travel.
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.
A man's accidental Uber booking for a 100-foot ride at a metro station, priced at Rs 118, ignited a social media debate on cab algorithms and pricing fairness in India.
Indian Railways' latest modest fare hike is insufficient to address its high Operating Ratio. Learn why a gradual withdrawal of subsidies across all classes is crucial for its financial health and future investments.
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!
Indian Railways increased passenger fares twice in FY26 to address massive losses and reduce cross-subsidy from freight. The hikes are modest and aimed at financial sustainability. Learn the details and impact.
Prepaid autorickshaw fares from Kochi's major transit hubs increase by Rs 10-20. Learn about the new rates, driver challenges, and why the service is declining. Get the full story.
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.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces affordable fares for the new Vande Bharat Sleeper train on the Guwahati-Howrah route. PM Modi to flag off the service soon. Read more.
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.
The route and fare for India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train are set. PM Modi will flag off the Guwahati-Kolkata service in 2026, boosting connectivity in the Northeast.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon flag off India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, linking Guwahati and Kolkata. This marks a major upgrade for Northeast connectivity.
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.
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.
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 major passenger train derailment on Mexico's Isthmus of Tehuantepec railway leaves 13 dead and 98 injured. Rescue operations continue as authorities investigate the cause.
A major fire erupted in the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express near Nellore, killing one passenger and injuring 20. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze.
A tragic train derailment in Mexico's Oaxaca state has claimed 13 lives. The incident occurred on 29 December 2025, with nearly 250 passengers and crew on board. Read the full report on the devastating accident.