Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw declares safety is non-negotiable. Zones failing safety targets will be ineligible for awards, regardless of other performance. New tech portal for staff ideas launched.
Renowned ecologist Madhav Gadgil's passing leaves a deep void in Goa and the Western Ghats conservation movement. His legacy includes the historic 1987-88 march and the landmark WGEEP report. Read about his fight to save the biodiversity hotspot.
Indian Railways' capital expenditure for the first three quarters of FY26 has surged past Rs 2 lakh crore, setting the stage for a major infrastructure push. Explore the key projects and financial strategy.
Indian Railways has utilised over 80% of its FY 2025-26 capital expenditure budget in just nine months, focusing on safety, capacity, and passenger amenities. Discover the breakdown of this massive infrastructure push.
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 has successfully electrified the challenging 55-km Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya stretch in Karnataka's Western Ghats, marking a major engineering feat and completing the Bengaluru-Mangaluru route. Read more.
South Western Railways extends operations of 10 weekly & bi-weekly special trains till Feb to handle extra passenger traffic. Check new dates for Bhubaneswar, Visakhapatnam & other routes.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division completes electrification of the challenging Sakleshpur-Subramanya Road ghat section, a major step towards eco-friendly operations and 100% railway electrification. Read more about this engineering feat.
South Western Railway achieves full electrification of the treacherous 55km Ghat section after a successful trial. The Rs 93.5 crore project overcomes steep gradients, 57 tunnels, and landslides. Read more about this infrastructure milestone.
North Western Railway revises timetable for 12 train pairs from January 1. Changes affect Jaipur station, with 61 trains getting new stoppages. Key services like Vande Bharat remain unchanged.
Indian Railways misses its second deadline for installing the indigenous Kavach safety system on the busy Mumbai-Delhi-Kolkata route. The new target for completion is now set for 2026. Read the full story.
Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu met young cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi, discussing his career and the ministry's support for sports talent in India.
Commuters on the Tuticorin-Mysuru Special train are protesting high ticket prices for the Bengaluru-Mysuru stretch. Railways defends the 500km minimum fare rule for special trains. Read more.
South Western Railway faces backlash for an additional fare hike before the national revision. Passengers allege unfair conversion of trains to superfast category without service upgrades. Read more.
Indian Railways' first dedicated high-speed test track, costing Rs 967 crore, is set for completion by March 2026. Located near Jaipur, it will enable train testing at 220 kmph. Read more.
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 revises Kalaburagi-SMVT Bengaluru Vande Bharat route. Check new timings, added stoppage at Sri Sathya Sai Prasanthi Nilayam, and updated ticket prices effective January 1, 2026.
Indian Railways last increased passenger fares on July 1, 2025, aiming to generate Rs 600 crore. Details on fare structure changes for Sleeper, AC, and non-AC classes explained.
Indian Railways announces a fare rationalisation effective December 26, 2025. Non-AC passengers travelling up to 500 km will pay Rs 10 more. Suburban services and short journeys exempt.
CAG report reveals South Western Railway averaged 2,961 signal failures annually from 2018-23, impacting safety. Auditor calls for robust maintenance and tech upgrades.
CAG report reveals nearly 3,000 annual signalling failures in South Western Railway, citing poor maintenance and pending ₹12 crore penalties. Read the full audit findings.
Indian Railways collected Rs 1,781 crore in fines from ticketless and irregular travellers in FY25. Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw cites demand-supply gap, details penalties and tech upgrades to curb the issue.
Western Railway unveils a 1,712 sq ft digital lounge at Mumbai Central, offering high-speed Wi-Fi & workstations. Aimed at professionals, it's part of a plan to boost non-fare revenue. Explore the new facility!
South Western Railway resumes the scenic Bengaluru-Mangaluru Gomteshwara Express with its Vistadome coach after a six-month suspension due to electrification work. Details inside.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals over 87% of reserved train tickets are now booked online via IRCTC. Learn about the tech upgrades ensuring secure and efficient booking.
A non-functional escalator at Varanasi Junction left a differently-abled passenger struggling, raising serious questions about railway infrastructure accessibility. Read more about this concerning incident.
Southern Railways will provide bed sheets and pillows in sleeper class coaches starting January 1, 2026. Available on 10 express trains, the service costs Rs 50 for complete set. Book your journey now!
Indian Railways confirms no official provision for Halal-certified food in trains, following FSSAI guidelines. Get the latest updates on NHRC notice response.
Union Cabinet approves two major railway expansion projects worth Rs 2,781 crore to boost connectivity in Gujarat and Maharashtra, enhancing pilgrim travel and freight movement.
Western powers clash over Ukraine peace terms as Britain prepares multinational force deployment. Macron rejects territorial concessions while Putin watches with amusement. Read the full analysis.