
Indian Railways Train Reaches 180 kmph on Grand Chord Section
Indian Railways has achieved a new milestone, with a train reaching a speed of 180 kilometers per hour on the Grand Chord section.
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Indian Railways has achieved a new milestone, with a train reaching a speed of 180 kilometers per hour on the Grand Chord section.

Indian Railways has introduced stricter cancellation rules, advising passengers to cancel tickets earlier to secure better refunds, a move aimed at streamlining the refund process.

Indian Railways has introduced a new policy stating that no refunds will be issued for tickets cancelled less than eight hours before the scheduled journey.

Indian Railways has fenced 16,398 km of tracks to ensure safe train operations, with zone-wise data available.

Indian Railways has completed the renovation of a 73-year-old bridge in Uttar Pradesh, a project aimed at increasing train speeds and reducing travel times in the region.


Indian Railways is developing plans to construct new terminals aimed at alleviating the significant congestion at the 151-year-old Jaipur Junction station.
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Indian Railways is preparing to introduce the Nagercoil-Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express train, enhancing connectivity for passengers.

Despite claims of negligence, the CAT Patna has ordered Indian Railways to ensure a payout to a trackman who lost his arm in an incident in 2017, deeming the negligence claim 'discriminatory'.
Indian Railways announced the cancellation of several trains in May to facilitate essential safety works and maintenance.

Indian Railways has unveiled two new reforms, including concessions and a simplified system for start-ups, and a faster process for accident claim disposal.

An association is urging Indian Railways to operate the coastal Vande Bharat Express train on its originally planned route, citing concerns that attempts to divert it through Mangaluru City would cause delays.
Indian Railways has unveiled new reforms, including a new rail tech portal and changes to the disposal of railway claims tribunal cases, aimed at promoting innovation and efficiency.
Indian Railways has introduced a new policy permitting passengers to change the name on reserved tickets.
Indian Railways has quietly upgraded a significant portion of its network, with 81% of tracks now ready to handle speeds of 110 kmph.

Indian Railways has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on IRCTC and terminated the contract of a service provider, penalizing them Rs 50 lakh, following a passenger complaint about the quality of food served on the Patna-Tatanagar Vande Bharat Express.

Indian Railways has revised its refund policy, stating that full refunds, minus a flat cancellation charge, will only be issued for cancellations made more than 72 hours before a train's departure, aiming to curb a thriving black market in tickets.
Indian Railways has updated its ticket refund rules, with new guidelines for passengers to be aware of.
Indian Railways has announced a 25% hike in Kilometrage Allowance and Allowance in lieu of Kilometrage for over two lakh running staff, effective January 2024, aligning compensation with the 50% Dearness Allowance increase.
Indian Railways has announced that a weekend special train service will be converted into a regular train operation starting from April 2.
Indian Railways has regularized three weekly inter-State express trains originating from Tamil Nadu, enhancing connectivity.

India's national consumer body has criticized the Railways for an erroneous payout of Rs 28,000 for a stolen laptop valued at Rs 1.59 lakh, deeming the compensation insufficient.

Comprehensive joint field surveys, conducted by teams from Project Elephant, Wildlife Institute of India (WII), State Forest departments and Indian Railways, evaluated site-specific ecological conditions and proposed targeted mitigation measures tailored to each location
The Indian Railways is set to inaugurate the redeveloped Rayanapadu Amrit Bharat railway station, which underwent a ₹19.90 crore renovation in its first phase.

Indian Railways has announced a revised schedule for the Coimbatore-Bengaluru Vande Bharat train service.

Two years after its launch, India's 42nd Vande Bharat train has been upgraded to 20 coaches, with details on its route now available.
Indian Railways will absorb an additional Rs 90,000 crore for the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Bullet Train, bringing the total cost to Rs 1.98 lakh crore. No further loans from JICA are planned.
Indian Railways has announced a special one-way train service from Machilipatnam to Jagdalpur for the Holi festival.

Even special trains announced by Indian Railways specifically to deal with the festival surge are also seeing long wait lists.

Indian Railways has approved infrastructure projects worth Rs 872 crore across Rajasthan, Kerala, and West Bengal to enhance railway facilities and connectivity.

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Indian Railways has announced the extension of the Srinagar Vande Bharat Train service to include the Jammu station, enhancing connectivity in the region.

Indian Railways has tightened its ticket cancellation rules, doubling the no-refund window to 8 hours and extending penalties to curb ticket touting.

A mother traveling on a train from Bengaluru sought help for her sick baby, leading to a doctor arriving at the next station to provide assistance, for which she expressed gratitude to Indian Railways.

Indian Railways has cleared the final location survey for a new 191 km railway line, which will connect the states of Rajasthan and Haryana.

RITES has secured a Letter of Acceptance (LoA) for the maintenance of Indian Railways’ first high-speed test track, marking a significant development in the country's rail infrastructure.

Indian Railways has commenced a feasibility study to develop Talgaria station in Jharkhand as a satellite terminal, aiming to enhance railway infrastructure in the region.

Indian Railways has commenced a Detailed Project Report (DPR) survey for the gauge conversion of the Kangra Valley railway line.
Indian Railways is providing a 3% discount on unreserved train tickets purchased through its RailOne mobile application, encouraging digital transactions for commuters.
Indian politician Owaisi has raised concerns regarding the transparency of ticket-pricing policies implemented by Indian Railways.

Indian Railways has revised the timings for four Vande Bharat trains, providing an updated schedule for passengers.
The Salem Division of Indian Railways recorded the highest earnings from ticket-checking activities in February.
A new report highlights that Indian Railways has achieved nearly 100% electrification, significantly strengthening the nation's energy security, particularly amidst the ongoing West Asia crisis.
Indian Railways has announced additional stops for the Antyodaya and Amrit Bharat Express trains, aiming to improve connectivity for passengers.

Indian Railways has announced that its UTS App will be discontinued starting March 1, raising questions about the fate of users' R-Wallet balances.
Indian Railways will operate a special train service, Train No. 09424 Ahmedabad-Mangaluru Jn Express Special, to manage the extra rush of passengers during the Holi festival.

India's railway system has launched a new RailTech Portal and brought the Railway Claims Tribunal online, as part of its 'Railways reform plan 2026' to modernize operations.

The system - the first of its kind in Indian Railways - was commissioned in the presence of General Manager S S Mishra and other senior officials.

Indian Railways will operate special train services from Pune until March 10 to accommodate travelers for the Holi festival.