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Indian Railways
Indian Railways plans second Vande Bharat Sleeper on Delhi-Varanasi route
Indian Railways is planning a second Vande Bharat Sleeper train service between Delhi and Varanasi.
Heavy LHB bogie corrosion worries Railways; toilet leaks, saline air blamed
Indian Railways is investigating reports of premature structural corrosion in LHB passenger coach bogies caused by toilet leakage and environmental factors.
Dadar-Puducherry Express gets a halt at Kuppam
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated a new stop for the Dadar-Puducherry Express at Kuppam railway station.
Indian Railways announces 1,000+ festival special trains for Diwali and Chhath
Indian Railways will run over 1,000 festival special train trips from October to November 2026 to manage high passenger demand during Diwali and Chhath Puja.
Train services disrupted between Davanagere and Tumakuru
Railway services between Davanagere and Tumakuru are being disrupted due to yard construction work at Tolahunase.
Viral Vande Bharat video highlights poor passenger etiquette
A viral video reveals widespread littering by passengers on Vande Bharat trains despite ongoing cleaning efforts by staff.
New high-speed corridors to get boundary wall to prevent cattle menace
The National Highways Authority of India has issued new safety guidelines for high-speed corridors, mandating one-metre high walls to deter cattle and improve road safety.
Jharkhand sends 25 children to Kochi for free heart surgery
The Jharkhand government has sent twenty-five children to Kochi for free complex heart surgeries, covering all medical expenses.
India plans its own 350 kmph bullet trains by 2030
Indian Railways plans to develop indigenous 350 kmph bullet trains by 2030 while moving forward with the 280 kmph B28 model for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.
Russia Holds First Wartime Parliamentary Election Amid Drone Attacks
Russia begins a three-day parliamentary election amid the ongoing war in Ukraine and reports of drone attacks.
Consumer court orders railway to pay compensation for nine-hour train delay
A consumer commission in Jharkhand ordered South Eastern Railway and East Coast Railway to pay compensation to a passenger due to an excessive train delay.
Indian Railways operates thirteen pairs of special trains for festival season
Indian Railways is operating thirteen pairs of special trains to accommodate passenger travel during the Diwali and Chhath festival season.
Vande Bharat sleeper train to connect Delhi and Varanasi in eight hours
Indian Railways is preparing to launch a second Vande Bharat sleeper train between Varanasi and New Delhi.
Request submitted for train service from Latur to Basavakalyan
Sambhaji Brigade has requested a change in the railway route between Latur and Kalaburagi to include Hulasur and Basavakalyan.
High demand for train tickets to Bihar ahead of Diwali and Chhath
Indian Railways is increasing train services between Delhi and Bihar to manage heavy demand for the Diwali and Chhath festivals.
Railways plans to extend hydrogen train route to Delhi amid low occupancy
Indian Railways is considering extending the route of India's first hydrogen-powered train to Delhi due to low passenger occupancy on the Jind-Sonipat section.
Clamour grows in Keralam to augment coaches, introduce more MEMU trains
Passenger organizations in Kerala are demanding additional coaches and more MEMU train services to address severe overcrowding caused by road construction.
Woman traveling without ticket tears own clothes to blame ticket checker
A woman traveling without a ticket on a train tore her own clothes to falsely accuse a ticket checker after being confronted.
India’s hydrogen train faces low occupancy prompting plans for Delhi extension
Indian Railways is considering extending its hydrogen train route to Delhi due to low passenger demand on its current Haryana route.
Union Cabinet approves railway projects in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh
The Union Cabinet has approved two multi-tracking railway projects in Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh costing ’24,815 crore.
Titagarh and BHEL Form Venture for Vande Bharat Maintenance
Titagarh Rail Systems and BHEL form a 50-50 joint venture for the 35-year maintenance of 80 Vande Bharat sleeper trains.
Raghavendra Launches Railway Projects and Announces New Connections in Shivamogga
Member of Parliament B.Y. Raghavendra launched a railway platform development project in Shivamogga and announced multiple upcoming connectivity initiatives.
Prime Minister Modi's Birthday: V. Somanna Offers Special Prayers at Sri Subramanya Temple in Tumakuru
Union Minister V. Somanna offered special prayers and participated in a cleanliness drive in Tumakuru to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday.
PAC pulls up Railways over gaps in passenger amenities despite promises
The Public Accounts Committee has criticized the Indian Railways for failing to address long-standing deficiencies in passenger amenities despite repeated audit recommendations.
Former Railway Clerk Sentenced to Prison for 1995 Bribery Case
A 75-year-old former railway clerk is sentenced to one year in prison for a 1995 bribery case that took 31 years to resolve.
Provide solution to Pandeshwar and Hoige Bazar railway crossing problem
Residents and stakeholders in Mangaluru are calling for an integrated solution to traffic congestion caused by frequent gate closures at Pandeshwar and Hoige Bazar railway crossings.
KSRTC announces Hyderabad, Lakshadweep travel packages
The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation has introduced new luxury tourism travel packages to Hyderabad and Lakshadweep.
Railway minister flags off new Mumbai-Konkan train, highlights Rs 18,000 crore suburban works
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated a new train service between Mumbai and Konkan while announcing Rs 18,000 crore in suburban rail infrastructure projects.
Camel trapped on railway tracks in Gujarat rescued by loco pilot
A loco pilot in Gujarat successfully rescued a camel trapped on the railway tracks by stopping the Saurashtra Express and coordinating a rescue operation with a JCB.
Railways launches new container train service between Bengaluru and Delhi
Minister of State for Railways V. Somanna flagged off a new scheduled container train service between Bengaluru and Delhi to improve freight transit reliability.