Railway News

Indian Railways introduces SMS service to keep passengers apprised about their train journey

Indian Railways has introduced an SMS service that will keep passengers updated on everything from seat confirmation to the travel status of the train.

Indian Railways introduces special 'pink band' coaches exclusively for women

Indian Railways has decided to introduce separate coaches demarcated with distinctive pink bands reserved for women and small children.

Delhi Metro Rail: Civic behaviour rules that commuters must follow

DMRC expects the commuters to follow the civic behaviour rules set by it, violation of which may lead to penalty or imprisonment.

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal gifts 12 pilgrimage circuits by train to senior citizens

The Delhi government on Tuesday added seven more routes to the Mukhyamantri Tirth Yatra scheme that provides free pilgrimage trips to senior citizens.

Indian Railways allows you to board a train with a platform ticket provided you have a guard’s certificate: Here's how

A platform ticket is a type of ticket issued by the railways, which can be bought from a railway station’s ticket counter before entering a platform.

Narendra Modi govt approves creation of new railway zone in Andhra Pradesh and railway division in Odisha

The Narendra Modi government has given its final nod for the creation of a new railway zone in Andhra Pradesh and a new division in Odisha.

Firstpost Explains: Here's how to check your confirmed train reservation status using your PNR number

PNR (Passenger Name Record) is a unique 10-digit number provided against every booked train ticket by the Indian Railways

Firstpost guide to booking railway ticket on UTS App

Are you a daily passenger on a suburban train in Mumbai, Chennai or Delhi? Want to book an instant ticket, without standing in a long queue? Indian Railways has introduced the UTS app to ensure hassle-free booking of tickets and also to encourage cashless transactions

Firstpost guide to book e-ticket on Indian Railways' IRCTC website: How to login and get hassle-free train reservation online

Over the past one-and-half decade, there has been a paradigm shift in the system of booking an Indian Railways train ticket. Instead of waiting in a long queue before a reservation counter for getting a manual ticket, passengers find it far easier to make online booking of a ticket through IRCTC website.

Firstpost Explains: A guide to booking Tatkal train tickets from Indian Railways online

Even during the peak travel season like summer vacation or festival, when getting a confirmed reservation is difficult, one can get confirmed reservation by booking a Tatkal ticket