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In an important recent update (12 December), Indian Railways has introduced major initiatives to make travel convenient and booking tickets easier for passengers. The railway has revised reservation-chart timings to give travellers earlier clarity on ticket status. The Ministry’s official release documents the scope and rationale of the changes, according to the Press Information Bureau…
Indian Railways has decided to extend the periodicity of several special trains to facilitate passenger convenience. Going by the latest press release by the Indian Railways dated December 15, the schedule of certain special trains have been revised, and they will continue to run on their existing routes, timings and days of operation. According to…
Railways is implementing focused cost-cutting initiatives across maintenance, procurement and energy sectors to fortify its financial position before dealing with increased wage expenses anticipated from the Eighth Pay Commission recommendations.Established in January 2024, the Eighth Pay Commission must submit its recommendations within an 18-month timeframe.The previous Seventh Pay Commission led to wage increases of 14-26%…
Train travel could soon become even better, with passengers able to savour their favourite delicacies from popular brands, right on board!Indian Railways has begun testing a revamped on-board catering model on selected trains, as the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) looks to upgrade the quality and delivery of meals served to passengers….
NEW DELHI: Indian Railways on Friday added 116 extra coaches to trains on various routes to assist passengers facing travel disruptions amid the ongoing IndiGo flight crisis. The additional coaches have been attached to 37 trains across zones.Northern Railways also announced five special trains to manage the surge in passenger traffic as thousands continue to…
File photo (Picture credit: ANI) Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Wednesday that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved two key railway multitracking projects worth around Rs 2,781 crore. The decision will add nearly 224 kilometres to the existing Indian Railways network across four districts in Maharashtra…
With Vande Bharat sleeper trains, newer versions of Amrit Bharat Express, passengers can hope for better travel experience in the coming years. Train travel in India is a vibe, with Indian Railways transporting millions of passengers. With the launch of the Vande Bharat Express trains a few years ago, Indian Railways has aimed to change…
The new Vande Bharat sleeper train will look to offer superior comfort to Rajdhani Express trains on long-distance overnight routes. Vande Bharat sleeper train launch: Indian Railways is looking to launch the first Vande Bharat sleeper train soon, with the first prototype rake undergoing changes after trial runs. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that…
Rajahmundry Railway station (File photo) New Delhi: Passengers may soon find popular food chains such as KFC, McDonald’s, Baskin Robbins, Pizza Hut, Haldiram’s and Bikanerwala at railway stations. The railway board has revised its catering policy to allow premium brand catering outlets to operate at stations across the country.The proposal to issue guidelines for premium…
Image credits: X@/WokePandemic A video of a man bathing inside a train has once again reignited the debate around bizarre viral trends and how far people are willing to go for online attention. The clip, which shows the man casually showering near the coach’s toilet area with a bucket and mug, spread rapidly across social…
