To end VVIP Culture, Railway Minister Orders Removal of Bell Used to Call Attendants in Offices
No VIP Culture: Rail Minister Ashwini Vaisnaw removed the bell in his own office first. The Minister`s office said that the attempt has been intended to ensure that each employee here is given equal respect and to change the mindset of VVIP culture.
Feb 21, 2023, 22:53 PM IST
Indian Railways redesignates post of 'Guard' as ‘Train Manager’ with immediate effect
The revised designation is more in consonance with their existing duties and responsibilities and will improve the motivation level of Guards now Train Managers, the railways said in a tweet.
Jan 14, 2022, 22:36 PM 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
Good news! Indian Railways allows e-catering services in trains, RailRestro to resume food delivery at select stations
Indian Railways has finally allowed e-catering services. Railrestro will soon resume food delivery at the select stations.
Jan 16, 2021, 13:11 PM IST
Indian Railways to operate 46 special trains for Diwali and Chhat Puja, check full list of trains
Indian Railways has announced that it will run 46 special trains to cater to the rising demand of travellers during the festive season in view of Diwali and the Chhat Puja.
Oct 28, 2020, 11:09 AM IST
Video: Railways to now deliver your baggage to your home, check details
Indian Railways is going to introduce a new facility for passengers soon. Railways will now transport your goods from your home to your train, and from the train to your preferred destination.
Oct 23, 2020, 08:18 AM IST
Indian Railways to run 40 ‘clone’ trains from September 21 to clear long waiting list
In a big relief for millions of passengers, the Indian Railways has decided to run 40 pairs of new special trains or clone trains from September 22 for which the reservations will begin from September 10. The Railways will monitor all the trains currently in operation to determine which ones have long waiting lists.
Sep 16, 2020, 10:05 AM IST
Indian Railways reaches another milestone, operates 'SheshNaag' - the longest train ever
The Indian Railways on Thursday broke another recordby operating 'SheshNaag', a 2.8 Km long train amalgamating 4 empty BOXN rakes, powered by 4 sets of electric locomotives.
Jul 02, 2020, 21:29 PM IST
Indian Railways launches drive to identify, act against touts, make public aware of them
The Indian Railways has launched a major drive to identify and act against touts who have become active again and were making attempts to dupe gullible migrants and others.
May 22, 2020, 11:21 AM IST
RailTel records 20% growth in consolidated income in FY 19-20 despite COVID-19 crisis
This is a growth of 20% over last year’s income which is a significant achievement. It is worth mentioning that growth happened despite pressure on margins due to intense competition in the Telecom market, the company said in a statement.
Apr 24, 2020, 16:16 PM IST
Indian Railways transports 6.75 lakh wagons loaded with essential commodities since March 23 amid coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown
More than 2.5 lakh wagons of commodities loaded in the past one week out of which over 1.55 lakh wagons contained essential items.
Apr 10, 2020, 18:40 PM IST
State-of-the-art facilities: Indian Railways to roll out SMART coaches
Railways' new smart coaches will be equipped with black boxes and coach information and diagnostics systems.
Aug 29, 2018, 08:30 AM IST
Like in planes, Indian Railways staff to carry thrash bags for waste disposal after meals
The railways is increasingly adopting the airline model -- from its food to its vacuum toilets -- to give passengers airline-like comforts.
Jul 27, 2018, 12:56 PM IST
Indian Railways to run 500 special trains to clear Holi rush
Indian Railways has decided to run 500 special trains during Holi. The move is most likely to benefit passengers from UP and Bihar.
Feb 27, 2018, 19:34 PM IST
Railways to engage with ISRO for rail safety: Piyush Goyal
Talking about technology at the event, Goyal said railways has been an early adopter of computers which could have been also expanded for various operational processes like safety.
Sep 28, 2017, 23:10 PM IST
Railways flexi fare scheme likely to be tweaked: Piyush Goyal
The scheme, launched on September 9 last year and applicable to premium trains such as the Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto, allows 10 percent of the seats to be sold at normal fare and thereafter increasing it in phases by 10 percent with every 10 percent of berths sold, with a ceiling of a 50 percent rise.
Sep 28, 2017, 19:40 PM IST
Yogi Adityanath assures all possible assistance to injured passengers of Utkal Express
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday called the Utkal train derailment as 'unfortunate' and issued a direction to officials to give all possible assistance to injured passengers of the Express.
Aug 19, 2017, 21:27 PM IST
Railways' post growth in passenger traffic, revenue
The Railway Ministry on Thursday reported a rise in passenger traffic and revenue generation during 2016-17.
May 25, 2017, 21:17 PM IST
