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Paw-friendly: IRCTC to soon allow passengers to book online train tickets for their pet dog, cat
India

Paw-friendly: IRCTC to soon allow passengers to book online train tickets for their pet dog, cat

CRIS (Centre for Railway Information Systems) has been assigned to make changes in the software so that booking can be started for pets on the IRCTC website

Man shares photo of broken seat handle on a train, says it damaged his ‘butt and trousers’
India

Man shares photo of broken seat handle on a train, says it damaged his ‘butt and trousers’

Responding to the passenger, Railway Seva assured him of proper action based on his complaint and assured him that the matter would be looked into

Railways to operate Vande Bharat Metro train between Jammu and Srinagar: Ashwini Vaishnaw
India

Railways to operate Vande Bharat Metro train between Jammu and Srinagar: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Addressing mediapersons at the first run of a track-mounted trolley on the world's highest arch bridge constructed on the Chenab river, Ashwini Vaishnaw said the USBRL project will be completed by December this year or January 2024

Off-duty TTE urinates on woman passenger in train, sacked by railways
India

Off-duty TTE urinates on woman passenger in train, sacked by railways

Munna Kumar, said to be under the influence of alcohol, was arrested after the incident past midnight on March 13 following a complaint by the passenger's husband at Charbagh station, a GRP official said

Lessons for India: Ohio train derailment a call to revisit hazardous goods transit norms, check disaster response
Opinion

Lessons for India: Ohio train derailment a call to revisit hazardous goods transit norms, check disaster response

The government has ruled out privatizing Indian Railways but has opened up routes on which private players can operate their own locomotives

With highest-ever capital outlay for Railways, big cities to get Vande Metro
India

With highest-ever capital outlay for Railways, big cities to get Vande Metro

For the railways, which is looking to focus on investing in building infrastructure, manufacturing new coaches, renewal of tracks and redevelopment of stations, the budgetary outlay is sure to go a long way

Siemens signs Rs 26,000 crore contract with Indian Railways for electric locomotives; details here
Business

Siemens signs Rs 26,000 crore contract with Indian Railways for electric locomotives; details here

There are four places where the maintenance of the locomotives will be done, namely Raipur, Kharagpur, Visakhapatnam, and Pune

Illegal encroachments: Acknowledgment of 'human angle' doesn’t give free ride to encroachers
Opinion

Illegal encroachments: Acknowledgment of 'human angle' doesn’t give free ride to encroachers

These encroachments do not happen in a short time or without the awareness of the authorities

Viral video: Alert RPF jawan rescues man who slipped while getting on moving train
India

Viral video: Alert RPF jawan rescues man who slipped while getting on moving train

An alert RPF rushed to the man's rescue and saved him after he slipped while boarding a moving train.

Railways to give big boost to Indian Army at LAC against China
India

Railways to give big boost to Indian Army at LAC against China

The Indian government has completed the final location survey for three railway lines in the northeastern states that are expected to play a strategic role in helping the Indian military transport soldiers, weapons, supplies and equipment faster to the LAC with China, specially in Arunachal Pradesh

To manufacture 200 Vande Bharat trains, BHEL among 5 bidders for Rs 58,000 crore deal
India

To manufacture 200 Vande Bharat trains, BHEL among 5 bidders for Rs 58,000 crore deal

The Indian Railways is targeting to roll out the first sleeper version of Vande Bharat train by the first quarter of 2024. Till now, the railways have awarded contracts for manufacture of 102 Vande Bharat trains which are all chair car

WATCH: Bangalore boy plays Vande Mataram on flute during Vande Bharat Express’ inaugural journey
India

WATCH: Bangalore boy plays Vande Mataram on flute during Vande Bharat Express’ inaugural journey

As soon as the teenager started playing the piece, the other travellers got enchanted by his magical skill with the flute.

Viral: Indian Railways turns coach into restaurant; internet left delighted
India

Viral: Indian Railways turns coach into restaurant; internet left delighted

According to Indian railways, the restaurant has been built by recycling an old passenger coach

Centre may sell stakes in several listed railway firms, read deatils
Business

Centre may sell stakes in several listed railway firms, read deatils

The government may sell up to 10 percent of its stake via market offers.

Fast Like a Bullet! Prime Minister Narendra Modi rides on Vande Bharat Express from Gandhinagar
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Fast Like a Bullet! Prime Minister Narendra Modi rides on Vande Bharat Express from Gandhinagar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the new Vande Bharat Express. Aboard the train, he was seen chatting with workers, engineers, and other staff

PM Modi flags off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express: What awaits passengers on this new train service?
India

PM Modi flags off Gandhinagar-Mumbai Central Vande Bharat Express: What awaits passengers on this new train service?

The high-speed Vande Bharat train, connecting the capitals of Gujarat and Maharashtra, can operate at 160 kmph, around 16 seconds faster than its two predecessors. It will also provide passengers with a more comfortable journey

IRCTC customers can now check PNR status and live train updates via WhatsApp; here’s how
News & Analysis

IRCTC customers can now check PNR status and live train updates via WhatsApp; here’s how

Simply entering the 10-digit PNR number into the WhatsApp chatbot will provide all the information.

The Future is Here: What New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai railway stations will look like after Rs 10,000-crore revamp
India

The Future is Here: What New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai railway stations will look like after Rs 10,000-crore revamp

The Centre has approved plans to redesign three railway stations — New Delhi, Ahmedabad and Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus — at a cost of Rs 10,000 crore. The redesign of these stations will be in tune with the cityscape and will feature swanky features such as travelators and skywalk

Akhil Vaani | Train 18 is fully ‘Make in India’ and truly aatmanirbhar: Sudhanshu Mani
India

Akhil Vaani | Train 18 is fully ‘Make in India’ and truly aatmanirbhar: Sudhanshu Mani

A tell-all conversation with Sudhanshu Mani, the innovator par excellence and creator of Vande Bharat trains

IRCTC 'red flags' timing clash of Tejas Express with soon to be launched Vande Bharat train
India

IRCTC 'red flags' timing clash of Tejas Express with soon to be launched Vande Bharat train

IRCTC, in two letters in August and September, said the clash in timings will "defeat" the very purpose of introduction of the Tejas Express which is the Railways' premium corporate train, sources said