Indian Railways
Covid impact: Railways cancels slew of premium trains from May 9 – full list of trains here
Fri, May 07, 2021
Amid the surge in the covid cases and low occupancy, Indian Railways has decided to cancel as many as 28 pairs of prominent trains from May 9 until further orders. These trains include Rajdhani, Duranto, Shatabdi and Vande Bharat Express.
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WATCH: Mumbai pointsman Mayur Shelkhe who saved life of child felicitated, welcomed with claps at Central Railway office
Tue, Apr 20, 2021
Mayur Shelkhe viral video: Mumbai pointsman, who saved the life of a child on Monday, was welcomed amid cheers and claps by railway staff at Central Railway office on Tuesday. Mayur Shelkhe had risked his own life as he saved the child from being run over by a train.
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WATCH: Mumbai pointsman saves child from being run over by train; Twitterati hails real-life hero, demands award for him
Mon, Apr 19, 2021
Mumbai train viral video: In an incredible act of bravery, central railway pointsman saved the life of a child after he fell off the platform while the train was approaching.
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Railways to run Oxygen Express to meet demand during Covid 19; Green Corridor being created to facilitate movement of these trains
Mon, Apr 19, 2021
Indian Railways is gearing up to run dedicated Oxygen Express trains to meet oxygen demand during Covid 19. After completion of technical trials, empty tankers would be moved from Kalamboli/Boisar, Railway stations in and near Mumbai, and sent to Vizag and Jamshedpur/Rourkela/Bokaro, for loading of liquid medical oxygen tankers
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Covid 19: Railways to fine Rs 500 for not wearing face masks in rail premises, trains
Sat, Apr 17, 2021
In order to contain spread of Covid 19 cases, Indian Railways on Saturday said that it will impose a fine of up to Rs 500 on the passengers for not wearing face masks in the railway premises or during the travel in trains, for a period of six months.
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Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC) invites e-Request for Proposal (RFP) for this railway station development
Sun, Apr 11, 2021
The Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Ltd. (IRSDC) has invited e-Request for Proposal (RFP) for leasing of land parcel for mixed-use development as a part of Bijwasan railway station development project.
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Indian Railways to provide service as per demand; 1402 specials, 5381 Suburban trains already in operation, says Railway Board chairman
Sat, Apr 10, 2021
Amid speculation that Indian Railways may curtail service in the view of Covid 19 pandemic, a statement from the Ministry of Railways has confirmed that the railways will continue to provide trains services as per demand.
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IRCTC, Railways news: Shatabdi, Duronto Express, Humsafar trains to start operations on these routes from April 10
Thu, Apr 08, 2021
IRCTC, Railways news: In a good news for Indian Railways passengers, the Northern Railway will resume services of Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express and Humsafar trains from April 10.
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7th Pay Commission latest news today: Big news for these central government employees! Indian Railways writes letter to DoPT over this allowance
Tue, Apr 06, 2021
7th Pay Commission latest news today: Indian Railways has taken a big step to provide relief to its employees, who are also central government employees.
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Arch closure of Chenab Bridge, world's highest railway bridge, completed—check features and stunning pics of Railways' Engineering marvel
Tue, Apr 06, 2021
Indian Railways completed the Arch closure of the iconic Chenab Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, on Monday, April 5. This iconic bridge boasts of many firsts and some breathtaking unique features.
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IRCTC share price today: EXPLAINED! Why stock market analysts are BULLISH about this stock
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
IRCTC share price today: There is no dearth of action in the IRCTC stocks even as many trains are not running to and from Mumbai including the Tejas Express which runs between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. But, that has not shaken the confidence of analysts on this stock.
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Indian Railways completes construction of world highest bridge's arch in J&K, 35m higher than Eiffel tower
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
Indian Railways completed the construction of the arch of Chenab Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. It is world's highest railways bridge being 359 meters above the riverbed level, 35 meters higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower (Paris, France).
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Another incredible feat by Railways! Logs highest ever figures in electrification of routes despite Covid 19
Sat, Apr 03, 2021
In another incredible feat and a step towards 'Green Railway', Indian Railways has logged highest-ever electrification of sections covering 6,015 route Kilometer (RKM)in 2020-21.
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Railways to run 71 unreserved mail/express trains from April 5, says Piyush Goyal—Check full list here
Sat, Apr 03, 2021
Keeping convenience of passengers in mind, Indian Railways will start 71 unreserved mail/express trains from April 5, 2021. These trains will be run by Northern Railway. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said this has been done keeping rail passengers' comfort in mind.
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