Kochu Veli Station Upgrade Leaves Passengers Wanting More
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
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Man Held for Fake Railway Pass on Dadar-Ambernath AC Local
A 20-year-old passenger in Thane was arrested after a ticket inspector caught him using a forged digital season ticket on an AC suburban train. Police are investigating the fraud's scope.
6 Special Trains from Bengaluru Amid Indigo Crisis
South Western Railway announces 6 special trains from Bengaluru to key cities after IndiGo flight cancellations. Details on routes, dates, and passenger relief measures inside.
SWR Special Trains for Yeshwantpur-Karwar Route
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.
WR Runs Special Trains for Passengers Amid IndiGo Flight Cancellations
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.
Rs 35,045 Crore Rail Boost for Telangana: 20 Projects Sanctioned
Centre sanctions massive Rs 35,045-crore rail plan for Telangana, featuring 20 projects including 6 new lines and 14 doubling works across 2,165 km. Details inside.
Special Train for Delhi from Ahmedabad After Indigo Cancellations
Western Railway launches special train service between Sabarmati and Delhi to help passengers affected by Indigo flight cancellations. Bookings open Dec 6. Details inside.
Grinding Stone Placed on Kochi Railway Track, Probe On
A grinding stone was found on railway tracks in Kochi's Pachalam, raising sabotage fears. The Mysuru-Kochuveli Express loco pilot spotted it at 4:50 AM. A puppy was found dead nearby. Read details.
WR Shifts Halts, Plans New Staircase at Prabhadevi Station
Western Railway implements operational changes & proposes new staircase at Prabhadevi to manage crowds during Elphinstone Road bridge reconstruction. Details inside.
Mumbai AC Local: Now Carry ID with Season Ticket
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.
Extra Coaches Added to Rajdhani as Flyers Shift to Trains
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.
OTP Tatkal System Extended to 4 More Trains from Ahmedabad
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.
Koraput MP Demands Action on Rayagada Rail Division, New Trains
Congress MP Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka raises critical railway demands for South Odisha in Lok Sabha, highlighting delayed Rayagada division & need for better connectivity. Read more.
Railway Staff Protection Scheme Pays Rs 1 Crore in Lucknow
Northern Railway's Lucknow division disburses its first Rs 1 crore insurance payout under the RSP scheme to the family of track maintainer Anwar Ali. Read the full story.
Nagpur Railway Recovers ₹11.29 Lakh in Ticket Check
Central Railway's Nagpur Division recovered ₹11.29 lakh in fines in a massive ticket-checking drive on November 29, detecting 1,665 cases of irregular travel across 23 trains. Read the full story.
Nagpur's Ajni Railway Station Modernisation Progresses Rapidly
Central Railway's ambitious Ajni Station redevelopment in Nagpur is progressing swiftly. Key structures, including the East Side building and staff towers, are nearing completion, promising enhanced passenger amenities and smoother operations.
Mysuru Railway Station Mahotsav Highlights Heritage & Growth
South Western Railway's Mysuru division celebrated Station Mahotsav, honouring its royal origins and daily 60,000 passengers. A Rs 395.7 crore redevelopment is underway. Read more about this historic hub's future.
SWR Loco Staff Begin 48-Hour Hunger Strike Over Demands
South Western Railway loco staff launch a 48-hour hunger strike, protesting long hours, inadequate rest, and safety neglect. Over 600 to protest in Bengaluru & Hubballi. Details inside.
Navi Mumbai Railway Station Renamed to Include Karave
Central Railway renames Seawoods-Darave station to Seawoods-Darave-Karave in Navi Mumbai, changing its station code. The move follows a state government request.
OTP-Based Tatkal Booking Starts for Ahmedabad-Mumbai Shatabdi
Western Railway introduces OTP authentication for Ahmedabad-Mumbai Shatabdi Express Tatkal tickets to curb malpractices. Learn how the new system works.
Karaikudi Station Gets ₹20.34 Crore Upgrade with New Facilities
Southern Railway completes a major ₹20.34 crore renovation of Karaikudi station, adding lifts, new FOB, AC waiting room & heritage art. A key hub for Tamil Nadu gets a passenger-friendly makeover.
Land Acquisition Sparks Outrage in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Nearly 3,000 properties face acquisition for railway track doubling in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Residents question one-sided land acquisition and demand fair compensation.
Woman dies after falling from moving train at Dadar
Tragic accident at Dadar railway station as Andhra Pradesh woman falls from moving train while attempting to alight after using toilet. Details of the heartbreaking incident that claimed her life.
SWR restores iron ore loading at Curchorem-Sanvordem
South Western Railway revives iron ore loading at Curchorem-Sanvordem station to meet Karnataka's rising demand. Track doubling and station upgrades planned. Read latest developments.
Southern Railway conducts 145kmph high-speed trial run
Southern Railway achieves 145kmph in trial run, paving way for 130kmph operations on Jolarpet-Coimbatore section. Major speed enhancement projects underway across Tamil Nadu routes.
SWR to Restart Iron Ore Loading at Curchorem-Sanvordem
South Western Railway announces revival of iron ore loading facilities at Curchorem-Sanvordem station to meet Karnataka's growing demand. Track doubling and station upgrades planned.
OTP Authentication for Tatkal Railway Tickets from Dec 1
Western Railway introduces OTP authentication for tatkal bookings starting December 1, 2025. Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi Express to be first with new security feature.
Hyderabad Railway Stations Get Major ₹1150 Cr Upgrade
Hyderabad's railway infrastructure undergoes massive transformation with 40 stations being redeveloped. Hitec City station gets ₹36 crore facelift, while Secunderabad and Hyderabad stations see major investments. Read more about the modernization plans.
Mumbai motorman saves life on railway tracks
A Mumbai motorman's alert action saved a person's life on tracks between Mulund and Thane. The heroic act caused 15-20 minute delays during Friday evening peak hours. Read this inspiring story of presence of mind.
OTP Authentication for Tatkal Tickets from December 1
Western Railway launches OTP-based authentication for Tatkal bookings on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Shatabdi from December 1. Enhanced security against ticket fraud. Learn how it works!
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