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Looking to explore abroad without breaking the bank? Rail passes could be your most pocket-friendly ticket!More and more Indian travellers are swaping their flight tickets for rail passes, as they move to explore Europe and East Asia. A recent 2025 data reviewed by ET shows a clear shift in how Indians are moving abroad, with…
MUMBAI: After a bystander lost an eye to a stone flung by a commuter over a spat between him and another traveller on a local train at Bandra, the Govt Railway Police (GRP) tracked down and arrested the suspect on Thursday. Yogendra Bauddha, the accused, is a labourer. The stone flung by Bauddha injured Nishant…
The 7 high-speed rail corridors have been identified with an aim to provide high-speed connectivity across key economic centres. (AI image) Indian Railways is looking to move to a passenger train services model that offers faster, more comfortable, and premium travel experience. In that context Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget announcement of seven new…
JAMMU: Parties across the political divide in J&K have welcomed the announcement on Tuesday by railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw that three proposed railway projects in the state have been put on hold for now following opposition from the state govt and MPs, who have argued that the track alignments could damage apple orchards.Vaishnaw said there…
Kamakhya-Howrah Vande sleeper goes non-veg with chicken curry KOLKATA: Railways introduced chicken curry on Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat sleeper, reversing a veg-only menu that sparked a political storm, reports Ajanta Chakraborty. The curry will vary by direction — Assamese flavours from Kamakhya, Bengali from Howrah.Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Sunday the change days after passengers…
At first, this one-day excursion from Mumbai to Shirdi may seem exhausting. Well, if planned properly, and timely, you can do it in a day and that too via Vande Bharat Express. With a schedule, speed and connectivity guaranteed, there are now many devotees who prefer this mode for a short spiritual visit which does…
NEW DELHI: The US State Department released a compilation of gifts presented by PM Modi and other Indian government officials to US leaders. The Office of the Chief of Protocol, Department of State, submitted this comprehensive listing of “gifts received from foreign government sources” for the calendar year 2024. Under law, federal employees must file…
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,…
SURAT: A 35-year-old man and his nine-year-old daughter were killed on Saturday after a heavy metal plate fell from an under-construction bullet train bridge over the Tapi River near Kathore village on the outskirts of the city.The deceased were identified as Mohsin Shaikh and his daughter, Huma. Both sustained critical injuries when the metal plate…
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…
