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The United Arab Emirates is all set for a rail revolution in 2026 which is going to transform the country’s travel landscape. The launch of UAE’s first fully integrated national passenger rail service remains one of the much-awaited events. This milestone will reshape tourism and connectivity across the seven emirates, which are Abu Dhabi, Dubai,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Kerala on January 23, 2026, during which he flagged off four new train services aimed at improving rail connectivity and easing travel for passengers from the state. Among the key announcements is the launch of three Amrit Bharat Express trains and one passenger service, marking a major expansion of rail…
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a breathtaking video of the Vande Bharat Express moving through snow in Kashmir. The 8-coach train has been specially modified with winter-ready features to ensure smooth operation even in sub-zero temperatures.The Vande Bharat Express covers the Udhampur–Srinagar route in just over three hours, making a daily round trip. Prime Minister…
A commuter passenger train derailed near the Spanish city of Barcelona on Tuesday night (local time) after a retaining wall collapsed onto the tracks following heavy rain, killing the train driver and injuring 37 people, regional authorities said.The accident occurred near the town of Gelida, around 35 minutes outside Barcelona, involving a commuter service on…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday sought govt’s response to a PIL which sought concessional air-conditioned (AC) class rail fare for acid attack survivors to enable them travel to well-equipped hospitals for periodic treatment.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued notice to govt on the PIL by NGO ‘Atijeevan Society’, whose…
A man was killed in southwest England after a tree fell on a caravan during record winds brought by Storm Goretti, as large parts of Europe continued to face power outages and transport disruptions caused by severe weather.The man, believed to be in his 50s, was found dead in the town of Helston in Cornwall…
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday offered a first glimpse of the upcoming Vande Bharat sleeper train, describing it as a new-generation service designed to significantly improve comfort on overnight journeys. The minister, while reviewing the new train, said that focus was towards upgrading amenities to make long-distance rail travel smoother and more passenger-friendly. India…
Delhi airport is seeing flight delays and cancellations. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Dense fog blanketed Delhi and large parts of North India on Monday, triggering widespread disruption across air and rail networks, with hundreds of flights cancelled or delayed and trains running hours behind schedule, leaving passengers stranded and frustrated.At the Indira Gandhi International (IGI)…
PATNA: Eight wagons of a goods train derailed in Bihar’s Jamui district late Saturday night, disrupting rail traffic on the busy Howrah–Patna–Delhi route, officials said.There were no reports of casualties, accoring to news agency PTI.The derailment occurred around 11.25 pm on Saturday between Lahabon and Simultala stations under the Asansol division of Eastern Railways. As…
Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) has provided a Rs 9,821 crore loan to the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) to refinance its foreign currency debt taken from the World Bank for the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor project, PTI reported.The rupee-denominated term loan agreement was signed between Rahul Kapoor, Director (Finance), DFCCIL, and…
