Duronto robbery triggers safety concerns! Railways Ministry mulls giving special protection to premier trains
Railways Ministry is considering giving RPF commandos to special trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Duronto running through specific routes, based on IANS' report.
Oct 17, 2022, 19:44 PM IST
Indian Railways update: Chai Garam at Rs 20 Only, BIG relief for passengers travelling in premium trains
Indian Railways removes the on-board service charges for all meals and beverages; adds Rs 50 to the price of snacks and meals, reports PTI.
Jul 20, 2022, 14:04 PM IST
Indian Railways: Big blow to passengers, ordering food in trains becomes EXPENSIVE; Check new rate list HERE
Catering services price in trains for ordering food items while traveling in Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Tejas, Vande Bharat, and Duronto trains have increased and railways has released a new rate list.
Jul 20, 2022, 10:32 AM IST
NIA names TMC member, 12 others in 2009 Rajdhani Express hostage case chargesheet
All the accused have been charged under multiple non-bailable sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Sep 24, 2021, 23:19 PM IST
Indian Railways hikes meal, tea prices on Rajdhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains; check new rates
The passengers travelling by second AC class will now pay Rs 20 for a cup of tea while those in the sleeper class will have to pay Rs 15. The tea rate was earlier Rs 10 in both the classes. For snacks, you will now have to shell out Rs 105 instead of Rs 75; lunch and dinner cost Rs 185 (Rs 125 earlier) and evening tea will now cost Rs 90.
Nov 15, 2019, 15:57 PM IST
Railways plans to add 4 lakh berths by leaving power cars
Giving the example of Rajdhani Express, Railway official said the Rajdhanis are currently hauled by a single locomotive with two diesel-powered generator cars at the rear to provide air conditioning and lighting within the train.
Jul 11, 2019, 11:01 AM IST
Railways bonanza for female travellers: More reserved seats in Rajdhani, other AC trains
A senior Railway Ministry official said that the circular was issued on November 30.
Dec 04, 2018, 19:10 PM IST
Revised railway flexi-fares to kick-off from March 15, 2019
The revised flexi-fares for premier trains will be applicable from March 15, 2019 -- and advance bookings have commenced as the changes required in the software have been executed.
Nov 18, 2018, 14:47 PM IST
Railway flexi fare: Government may offer upto 50% discount on premium trains
The new fare scheme may be announced ahead of the general elections.
Oct 31, 2018, 14:53 PM IST
Drunk coach attendant, two others misbehave with woman in Rajdhani Express
The woman was reportedly travelling in B-6 bogie of Delhi-Rajendra Nagar Rajdhani Express, when the coach attendant and two others misbehaved with her.
Aug 13, 2018, 14:47 PM IST
Six passengers injured after stones pelted at Sealdah-Rajdhani Express
Miscreants hurled stones at two bogeys of the train, shattering the glasses and injuring six passengers.
May 29, 2018, 06:45 AM IST
Rajdhani, Duronto passengers to get free Rail Neer bottles if journey gets delayed beyond 20 hours
This will come as a relief to passengers who often have to pay vendors to get water on long-train journeys.
Apr 20, 2018, 11:01 AM IST
Indian Railways may revise flexi fare scheme on Rajdhani, Duronto, Shatabdi express
Under the revised Flexi Fare Scheme, the first 50 percent berths of these trains may be sold at 15 percent higher price than the base price.
Apr 18, 2018, 12:00 PM IST
Railways may replace AC-2 tier coaches in Rajdhani, Duronto with AC-3 tier coaches
Railways will be replacing all AC-2 tier coaches in Rajdhani express in a year by installing 250 AC-3 tier coaches in it.
Apr 18, 2018, 11:16 AM IST
No airline like dynamic pricing for trains, says Railway Minister
The committee, set up to review the flexi-fare scheme, have been asked to draft a fresh report.
Mar 18, 2018, 11:51 AM IST
Shatabdi, Rajdhani, Duronto trains to have 4 CCTV cameras in every coach
Twenty-three pairs of Rajdhani, 26 pairs of Shatabdi and 18 pairs of Duronto trains would have the facility.
Feb 08, 2018, 10:42 AM IST
Goodbye Shatabdi, hello world-class Train 18 by June?
Indian Railways is planning to introduce two trains which promise to bring down travel time and provide world-class facilities to passengers.
Jan 23, 2018, 09:40 AM IST
Railways to explore if a Rajdhani train can make round trip daily
This is one of the ideas that will be discussed at a day-long conclave -- 'Sampark, Samanvay evam Samvad'.
Dec 15, 2017, 15:31 PM IST
Rajdhani trains to make round trips daily? Railways to explore
The railways will explore if it is possible for a Rajdhani Express train to make a round trip within 24 hours.
Dec 15, 2017, 15:28 PM IST
Fares of Rajdhani, Shatabdi likely to go down: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that the fares of trains like Shatabdi and Rajdhani express are expected to reduce during the off-season or when trains are not fully booked.
Dec 14, 2017, 16:04 PM IST
