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In anticipation of the bustling travel rush following Holi celebrations, Indian Railways is launching more than 58 special trains throughout the East Central Railway zone beginning March 5. This initiative is designed to ease the travel experience for passengers, with popular routes such as Patna to New Delhi and Danapur to Anand Vihar benefiting from…
The railway ministry on Saturday launched a reform to improve cleanliness on long-distance trains by deploying tech-enabled professional teams onboard.Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said all coaches, including general class, will now be cleaned as and when required during the journey.Under the existing Clean Train Station scheme, trains are cleaned at designated stations en route. Under…
To handle the surge in passenger travel during the upcoming Holi festival, Indian Railways has announced plans to operate more than 1,410 Holi special trains across its network, with the number expected to go up to 1,500 services. As per the press release by the Ministry of Railways, the special trains will run throughout March,…
Railway Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may announce yet another record capital expenditure allocation for Indian Railways in Union Budget 2026. In the last five years, railway budget allocations have grown exponentially, as the government focused on infrastructure as a driver of economic growth.Till 2017, the Railway Budget was presented separately. Suresh Prabhu was…
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…
At least 21 people were killed, and a dozen others were injured after a high-speed train derailed and collided with an oncoming train on Sunday evening in southern Spain.Passengers reportedly used emergency hammers to break windows, and some were able to walk away without serious injuries. Videos shared by people at the scene showed passengers…
At least 10 people were killed and several injured after a high-speed train derailed in south Spain on Sunday. According to news agency Associated Press, the train jumped onto the track in the opposite direction and hit the oncoming train.Spain’s Guardia Civil said it could not yet confirm the casualties. However, several unconfirmed media reports…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains in Assam on Sunday, marking another major step in expanding India’s long-distance rail network aimed at improving travel experience and connectivity for the common man. The newest Amrit Bharat trains are: Dibrugarh–Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat train and Kamakhya–Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express.Apart from these, PM…
Vande Bharat sleeper train NEW DELHI: Just ahead of the commencement of commercial operations of the Vande Bharat sleeper trains, the railways has modified the cancellation charges norm for this premium service.According to a notification, there will be a 25% deduction in the refund if a confirmed ticket is cancelled more than 72 hours before…
For now the Amrit Bharat Express trains have only non-air-conditioned coaches, combining general seating with second-class sleeper accommodation Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off four new Amrit Bharat Express trains on Saturday with an aim to enhance train travel experience and connectivity for the common man. The Amrit Bharat Express trains are modern trains…
