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The South Central Railway has officially renamed Aurangabad Railway Station as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, aligning with the city’s name change. The new station code is CPSN.

Aurangabad Railway Station officially renamed Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar; SCR issues new code CPSN

Around 30 stations in Bihar, including Patna, Muzaffarpur, Darbhanga, Gaya, and Saharsa, are preparing for the festive rush with additional ticket counters, CCTV surveillance, and other passenger-friendly arrangements.&nbsp;

Festive Rail Travel Soars: Over 1.5 crore passengers have travelled so far, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

The Minister said that real-time decisions are being made through these war rooms to ensure smooth passenger movement. So far, 10,700 trains have been operated through IRCTC, while nearly 3,000 additional trains have been kept in reserve to address sudden spikes in passenger demand.

Indian Railways sets up multi-level war rooms to manage passenger rush: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways will run 1,500 additional trains over the next five days to clear the Chhath Puja travel rush. The move aims to ensure safe and comfortable journeys for millions travelling home to celebrate the festival.

Railways to run 1,500 extra trains for Chhath Puja, doubling last year's count and highest in a decade

Indian Railways has carried more than one crore passengers on special trains between October 1 and 19, 2025. With festive travel expected to peak, the Railways will run over 8,000 additional special services for Diwali and Chhath.

Indian Railways carries over 1 crore passengers between October 1-19, to add 8,000+ special trains for Diwali and Chhath rush

In an effort to help passengers reach their destinations and be with their families for the Diwali and&nbsp;Chhath&nbsp;Puja festivals, Indian Railways will run 1,702 special trains. Of these, more than 800 trains will run for Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and North-Eastern states, said Central Railway's CPRO.

Home for the Holidays: Railways to Run 1,702 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath"

A coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa Garib Rath Express caught fire at Sirhind Station in Punjab early on Saturday. Officials said the situation was swiftly brought under control and no passengers were injured.

Fire breaks out in Amritsar–Saharsa Garib Rath coach in Sirhind, Punjab

According to the railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the pilot project has been implemented, and upon&nbsp;its success, the program will be replicated to other trains in the country.

Good News For Train Passengers: Indian Railways starts pilot project to provide blankets with covers-Check route

Northern Railway has suspended platform ticket sales at New Delhi, Delhi Junction, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Anand Vihar Terminal and Ghaziabad stations from October 15 to 28 to manage the festival rush during Diwali and Chhath. Exceptions have been allowed for those assisting senior citizens, Divyangjans,&nbsp;&nbsp;illiterate and lady passengers.

Delhi-NCR suspends platform ticket sales at five railway stations till October 28 to ease festival rush

India achieves remarkable progress in railway modernization under PM Modi's leadership, with 35,000 km new tracks, 46,000 km electrified, and 40,000 new coaches manufactured in 11 years.

Indian Railways to lay 35,000 km of new tracks under major modernisation push: Ashwini Vaishnaw

A new passenger facility centre has been inaugurated at New Delhi Railway Station to handle the festive travel surge and improve commuter convenience. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and MP Manoj Tiwari reviewed the upgraded facilities, citing enhanced safety, ticketing and additional trains for Bihar-bound passengers.

New Delhi Railway Station gets major upgrade with modern passenger facilities ahead of festive rush

Be cautious of unauthorized agents when booking train tickets to avoid last-minute problems. Verify ticket details and book through official IRCTC platforms or authorized agents for a hassle-free journey.

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Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has inspected the newly upgraded facilities at New Delhi Railway Station ahead of the Diwali and Chhath travel rush. The government has developed permanent holding areas, improved ticketing counters, and arranged nearly 12,000 special trains across India for the festive season.

Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects revamped New Delhi railway station ahead of Diwali, Chhath travel rush

Nepal has approved a land swap deal with India to facilitate the construction of Kolkata Metro's Purple Line project. The deal involves exchanging 409.53 sqm of Nepal's consulate land in Kolkata for 526.34 sqm of land owned by the Indian Railway Development Corporation.

Nepal approves land swap deal to facilitate Kolkata Metro's Kathmandu linked extension

The Indian Railways is considering a proposal to allow passengers to modify their travel dates after ticket confirmation. The move, if implemented, could save travellers both time and money by removing the need to cancel and rebook tickets.

Indian Railways plans new feature to let passengers change travel dates on confirmed tickets

"The four projects will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 894 km," the government said.

Cabinet approves Rs 24,634-crore multitracking railway projects in Maharashtra, MP, 2 other states

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday&nbsp;inaugurated the first phase of the Patna Metro, marking Bihar’s entry into the metro era. The inaugural 3.6-km stretch from ISBT to Bhoothnath will open to passengers on Tuesday, October 7.

Nitish Kumar inaugurates Bihar’s first metro service between ISBT and Bhoothnath in Patna - Check fare and timings

This visit demonstrates the strong cooperation between the two countries in realising India's first bullet train project.&nbsp;

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: This city is set to get a dream makeover

Bihar Amrit Bharat Express Trains: Currently, the Indian Railways operates 12 Amrit Bharat trains connecting different parts of the country. Out of those, 10 originate from Bihar. With the launch of three new Amrit Bharat Express trains, the total number in this category will rise to 15, including 13 from Bihar.

3 additional Amrit Bharat Express, 4 passenger trains coming soon for Bihar; new services to run on these routes

The 508 km-long corridor is designed for speeds of up to 320 kmph, while the loop lines will function at 80 kmph. The schedule will initially allow a train departure every 30 minutes during morning and evening peak hours.

Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train to be fully operational by 2029: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Announcement: There is good news for rail travellers as a Vande Bharat sleeper train connecting Mumbai and Bengaluru is set to be introduced soon. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday, April 13, announced that the NDA government has approved the proposal for the new service.

Good news for rail passengers: Bengaluru–Mumbai Vande Bharat sleeper train gets nod

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.

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

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.

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?

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