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.
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.
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.
Nagpur's beloved Vanbala toy train, silent for years, is set for a Rs 35 crore modern revival. The High Court-monitored plan promises an electric engine and new tracks, rekindling childhood magic for the city.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off the new tri-weekly Amrit Bharat Express connecting Kolkata and Varanasi. Get the complete schedule, stoppages, and features of this affordable long-distance train.
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.
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!
India's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, launching in January between Howrah and Guwahati, will provide high-quality mill-made linen kits to all passengers for enhanced comfort.
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.
Rajasthan's rail zones are vying for premium Vande Bharat Sleeper trains. Delhi-Ahmedabad via Jaipur is the top contender, promising faster, more comfortable overnight travel. 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.
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.
Two teenage sisters from Beejna village died after being hit by a passenger train while crossing tracks to pluck bathua. Police are investigating the tragic accident. Read more for 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 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.
One passenger died after two coaches of the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express caught fire near Visakhapatnam. Officials suspect the blaze started in the linen storage area. Read for details on rescue, investigation, and helpline numbers.
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 passenger train derailed in Mexico's Oaxaca state, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens. Rescue operations continue near Nizanda. Latest updates.
At least 13 killed and 98 injured as Interoceanic Train derails in southern Mexico's Oaxaca state. Federal investigation launched. Read for latest updates.