Passenger trains

Coal crisis: Indian Railways cancels 42 passenger trains, calls it an ‘interim measure’

The Indian Railways cancelled 42 trains as an ‘interim measure’ to provide free routes for faster movement of coal carriages; passengers face inconvenience.

Apr 30, 2022, 10:54 AM IST

Indian Railways resumes six passenger trains passing through Chhattisgarh

Services of six trains were resumed, days after the operation of 23 trains was stopped due to track maintenance work as passengers face difficulty in commuting.

Apr 27, 2022, 10:25 AM IST

Pakistan train collision: Army called in to retrieve people from wreckage of crashed trains

The collision between two passenger trains in Pakistan's Ghotki district claimed the life of 51 people including some railway officials and left more than 100 injured.

Jun 08, 2021, 08:51 AM IST

Good News! Indian Railways may allow all passenger trains to resume normal services soon

“The Indian Railways has been increasing the number of train services in a graded manner. Currently, there are more than 65 per cent of trains operational across the country. More than 250 were added in January alone. More trains will be added gradually,’’ the Rail Ministry has said. In view of the festive season, the sources said that the Rail Ministry might allow more passenger trains to resume operations to meet the growing public demand during Holi.

Feb 12, 2021, 14:24 PM IST

Frustrated with long waiting list in trains, here's some good news for you

Indian Railways is running several special trains during the festive season but the passengers are still finding it tough to get confirm tickets.

Nov 03, 2020, 10:41 AM IST

Indian Railways to run passenger trains at speed of 160 kmph on Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Howrah routes by March 2022

Indian Railways is soon going to achieve yet another milestone. The Indian Railways has set up an ambitious target to upgrade the speed pf passenger trains operating on Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi - Howrah route to 160kmph by March 2022.

Aug 06, 2020, 12:27 PM IST

Indian Railways' private trains may provide you preferred seats; check other features

The big companies including Esselgroup, Adani Group, RK Associates, Alstom, Bombardier, and several other big names have already shown their keen interest in this mega project.

Jul 06, 2020, 22:54 PM IST

By allowing private firms to run passenger trains, Centre taking away lifeline of poor: Rahul Gandhi

Congress parliamentarian Rahul Gandhi on Thursday renewed his attack on the Narendra Modi government over its moves to allow private firms to run passenger trains.

Jul 02, 2020, 18:14 PM IST

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People are facing problems while taking trains

People are facing problems while taking trains. Few are not getting any vehicle to reach to the stations, some are not getting food.

May 14, 2020, 09:58 AM IST

Indian Railways cancels all passenger train services as coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown extended till May 17

Indian Railways announced on Saturday (May 1) that its passenger operations will continue to remain suspended till May 17 in line with the extension of the nationwide lockdown by the Centre. However, special Shramik trains will be run to ferry migrant workers, pilgrims, tourists, students and other persons stranded at different places, it stated.

May 02, 2020, 14:39 PM IST

Indian Railways suspends passenger services till May 3 as govt extends lockdown

Full refund would automatically be provided to its online customers for trains which have been cancelled up to May 3.

Apr 14, 2020, 13:58 PM IST

Indian Railways to halt 3,700 trains to support Janata Curfew against coronavirus COVID-19 - first time in its history

In the wake of the highly contagious coronavirus and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's calls to observe `Janata Curfew` on Sunday (march 22, 2020), the Indian railways has decided to halt thousands of trains as part of measures to contain the further spread of contagious coronavirus disease.

Mar 21, 2020, 14:47 PM IST