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Good News for Railway Passengers: To enhance the safety and comfort of passengers, the Indian Railway has come up with new coach designs and better toilet facilities. A sample coach has been reviewed by&nbsp;Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Good News for Passengers: Indian Railways unveils upgraded coaches with modern toilets; Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews sample

Mumbai Commuters Alert:&nbsp;&nbsp;Commuters on Mumbai’s suburban rail network should brace for disruptions this weekend as Western Railway has announced a major block and a jumbo maintenance block across key sections of the city.

Attention, Mumbai Commuters! Western Railway announces mega block on April 4-5

Indian Railways plans to decongest 76 major stations with AI surveillance, holding areas and stricter entry rules, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The move aims to reduce crowding, improve safety and streamline passenger movement across the Indian Railways network.

Good news for passengers: Railways plans decongestion at 76 stations; Ashwini Vaishnaw announces tech upgrades, stricter entry rules

A controversy over poor quality food on Vande Bharat Express has escalated as IRCTC summoned Amul over alleged contaminated curd an Amul representative is expected to respond today.

Amul faces questions as Indian Railways probe Vande Bharat food complaint—What went wrong?

IRCTC Fined Rs 10 Lakh:&nbsp;A complaint over poor food quality on the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express has led to strict action by the Railways. As a result, penalties have been imposed on IRCTC as well as the catering service provider, along with termination of the contract.

Bad food on Vande Bharat lands IRCTC, Vendor in trouble; Railways slaps Rs 60 lakh fine

Indian Railways will roll out new ticketing rules from April 2026, including Tatkal booking changes and revised refund timelines aligned with earlier chart preparation. Railways has clarified that the refund changes will not increase costs but aim to improve transparency, curb misuse and give passengers earlier clarity on ticket status.

Big change in Indian Railways ticket rules from April 2026: Tatkal, refund rules revised

Under Section 144 of the Railways Act, it is illegal to sell food on a train without proper authorisation. Railway officials and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) conduct regular inspections on trains and stations to prevent this problem.

Scan Before You Eat: Railways uses QR codes to ensure safe food

The RailOne app has been used by a huge number of people since it was launched on July 1, 2025, and the application had reached 2.57 crore downloads by March 2026. On average --&nbsp; 7,64,000 tickets are booked on an everyday basis, including both reserved and unreserved seats through this app. It shows the increasing trust of people in digital apps for their travel needs.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Indian Railways sees growth in digital ticketing through railway app

Railway is not a question of politics, but a matter which connects the common citizen with the services which governments can provide, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw stated in the Lok Sabha.&nbsp;

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw urges states to cooperate on projects, Railways not a matter of politics

According to IRCTC, the current geopolitical situation in the area creates risks that will decrease regional stability and lead to interruptions in LPG cylinder distribution for cooking purposes at catering facilities.&nbsp;

IRCTC directs West Zone catering units to prepare for possible LPG supply disruptions

The progress of the Ahmedabad to Mumbai High-Speed Rail Corridor was discussed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways during its meeting on Tuesday. Officials of the Railway Ministry shared information about the project's&nbsp;schedule, revised expenses and methods used to speed up construction work.&nbsp;

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The T20 final match will take place in Ahmedabad on Sunday, and thousands of cricket lovers are expected to travel to the city to watch the big game. The railway authorities introduced special train service to assist fans who want to travel to the venue in a comfortable and cost-effective way.

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The transition to domestic electricity sources now enables Indian Railways to reduce its dependency on imported diesel, improving India’s&nbsp;energy security. The railway system is better protected from&nbsp;global oil price fluctuations and international crude oil supply chain interruptions as it requires less&nbsp;imported fuel.

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Railways will implement 52 reforms in 52 weeks, including a new Rail Tech Policy, AI-based safety systems and fully digital claim processing. The reforms aim to make Indian Railways safer, smarter and more transparent for passengers.

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The Narendra Modi 3.0 government's all-powerful Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs made a number of decisions at a key meeting on Tuesday, February&nbsp;24. Here are the highlights.&nbsp;

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Responding to the demand of the people, Railways has now extended Vande Bharat trains up to Jammu, ensuring seamless connectivity between Jammu and the Kashmir Valley. This milestone reflects the continued commitment of the Government of India and Indian Railways towards enhancing infrastructure and fulfilling the aspirations of the people of Jammu &amp; Kashmir.

Jammu–Srinagar in 5 Hours: Vande Bharat Express extended to Jammu Tawi from March 1; check key details

Big boost to railways:&nbsp;The Union Cabinet has approved three railway multi-tracking projects worth Rs 9,072 crore across Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand to expand capacity and reduce congestion. The projects will add about 307 km of rail lines and improve connectivity for nearly 98 lakh people.

Big Boost To Railways: Cabinet approves Rs 9,072 crore projects across Maharashtra, MP, Bihar, Jharkhand

Holi Special Trains 2026:&nbsp;Indian Railways has introduced more than 14 Holi special trains connecting Delhi and Mumbai with major cities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar to manage the festival rush. The additional services will run through March, helping passengers secure tickets and travel home more easily.

Holi Special Trains 2026: Indian Railways starts 14+ extra trains between Delhi, Mumbai, UP, Bihar; Check full list, timings and booking details

Delhi–Meerut travel is set to become faster as PM Modi flagged off the Meerut Metro and inaugurated the fully operational Namo Bharat corridor on Sunday. The integrated high-speed transit system aims to improve connectivity and reduce travel time across the region.

Delhi–Meerut travel gets faster: PM Modi flags off Meerut Metro, full Namo Bharat corridor now operational

Currently, passengers are allowed to change their boarding station only until the first reservation chart is prepared—typically 10 to 20 hours before the scheduled departure of the train. After the first chart is generated, no further modifications to the boarding station are permitted.&nbsp;Indian Railways is considering extending the deadline for changing the boarding point of reserved tickets.

Good News for Rail Passengers: Boarding point change may soon be allowed till second reservation chart

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Good News for Railway Passengers: To enhance the safety and comfort of passengers, the Indian Railway has come up with new coach designs and better toilet facilities. A sample coach has been reviewed by Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Mumbai Commuters Alert:  Commuters on Mumbai’s suburban rail network should brace for disruptions this weekend as Western Railway has announced a major block and a jumbo maintenance block across key sections of the city.

Indian Railways plans to decongest 76 major stations with AI surveillance, holding areas and stricter entry rules, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The move aims to reduce crowding, improve safety and streamline passenger movement across the Indian Railways network.

A controversy over poor quality food on Vande Bharat Express has escalated as IRCTC summoned Amul over alleged contaminated curd an Amul representative is expected to respond today.

IRCTC Fined Rs 10 Lakh: A complaint over poor food quality on the Patna–Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express has led to strict action by the Railways. As a result, penalties have been imposed on IRCTC as well as the catering service provider, along with termination of the contract.

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