Indian Railways

India’s first bullet train to cut Mumbai-Surat travel time to just 60 minutes

September 29, 2025 4:49 pm

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project Latest Update: The 508-km Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor passes through Gujarat, Maharashtra, and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli.

Uttar Pradesh to get 15th Vande Bharat train soon – Check route

September 29, 2025 2:43 pm

Vande Bharat train running in Uttar Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh is set to receive its 15th Vande Bharat Express train soon. At present, 14 Vande Bharat trains are already operational across the state, connecting more than 20 cities.

Bihar's Amrit Bharat train count rises to 13 - Full list

September 29, 2025 1:53 pm

Bihar Amrit Bharat Express Train Latest News: The Amrit Bharat Express train is equipped with the Kavach system. The train also features semi-automatic couplers, crash tubes and EP-assisted braking systems to enable instant braking in emergencies.

Chhapra to Delhi Amrit Bharat Express train to commence inaugural run on Sept 29 - check route, travel time, stoppages

September 28, 2025 6:36 pm

Bihar to Delhi Amrit Bharat Train: Bihar is set to get its sixth Amrit Bharat Express train connecting the state to the national capital on September 29. The train will run between Chhapra and Anand Vihar Terminal (ANVT).

Central Railway to run 60 additional trains for Durga Puja, Diwali & Chhath - Full list, routes, stoppages, timings

September 28, 2025 5:20 pm

Central Railway Festival Special Trains 2025: To ensure smooth and comfortable travel for devotees and passengers during the ongoing festive season, the Central Railway (CR) zone has decided to operate 60 additional Special trains.

Muzaffarpur to Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express: Check train number, travel time, stoppages

September 28, 2025 3:33 pm

Amrit Bharat Train Launch: The Amrit Bharat Express train is meant for low-income and middle-class families. The train can run at a maximum speed of 130 kmph.

Bihar to get 7 new trains on Sept 29, including three Amrit Bharat Express – Full list, routes, stoppages

September 28, 2025 3:10 pm

New Trains from Bihar Latest News: These new trains will significantly boost connectivity across the state, offering passengers smoother travel options. These trains will also contribute to the growth of the regional economy.

Ahead of Bihar polls, Railways decides to begin construction of Sultanganj-Katoria rail line

September 27, 2025 5:24 pm

New Railway Line Project in Bihar: Ahead of Bihar Assembly elections scheduled later this year, Indian Railways (IR) has decided to begin construction of a new rail line between Sultanganj and Katoria.

First 16-coach Vande Bharat train to roll out soon from Uttar Pradesh's factory

September 27, 2025 5:31 pm

Vande Bharat train latest update: At present, over 150 Vande Bharat services are running across the network. Currently, Vande Bharat trains operate in three configurations - 8, 16, and 20 coaches - all manufactured by ICF.

Central Railway Mega Block on Sunday: 15 trains including Vande Bharat Express to be affected on Sept 28 - Full list

September 26, 2025 6:44 pm

Central Railway Mega Block on September 28: Central Railway (CR) will regulate the operations of several trains on Sunday, September 28, due to a scheduled mega block.

Trains provide some relief, but many continue long walk home

May 09, 2020 6:43 pm

On May 1, 2020 the first train carrying migrant labourers set off from Lingampally in Telangana for Hatia in Jharkhand. Nine days on and dozens of trains later, however, some workers are still choosing to go home by foot.

Here is what the coronavirus isolation railway coaches look like

March 28, 2020 4:26 pm

As India went under lockdown for three weeks starting March 24, Indian Railways suspended all operations and now train coaches have turned into quarantine facility and it looks like this.

DRDO, Indian Railways, Delhi Police, IOCL recruitment 2019: List of jobs to apply this week

October 13, 2019 5:47 pm

DRDO, Indian Railways, Delhi Police recruitment 2019: A multitude vacancies across departments in various departments of banks, defence, teaching sectors have been released. The vacancies are in the posts of Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO), University of Mumbai, Indian Railways, Delhi Police, other vacant posts

India's first Rajdhani Express turns 50, passengers get special treatment

March 05, 2019 7:49 am

The country's first Rajdhani Express, which revolutionised Indian Railways by way of speed and luxury in the 1960s, turned 50 Sunday

Seemanchal Express derailment: At least 6 killed, several injured in Bihar train accident

February 03, 2019 6:29 pm

Seemanchal Express derails in Bihar: The 12487 Jogbani-Anand Vihar Terminal Seemanchal Express was running at full speed when the accident occurred, railway officials said.

From Ayodhya to Colombo: A look at Indian Railways' Shri Ramayana Express

November 16, 2018 7:14 am

In its latest offering, the Indian Railways will run a special train named after Lord Ram covering the destinations associated with the mythological character in India and Sri Lanka.

Indian Railways is holding a recruitment drive and it is world's largest

October 11, 2018 6:58 am

Indian Railways, one of the world’s largest employers and also India’s largest employer, is holding a recruitment drive at a cost of around Rs 800 crore and will sift through 2.37 crore applicants in order to hire 1.2 lakh people.

Here is how Indian Railways' GPS-based fog safety device works

January 04, 2018 7:30 pm

The fog safety device alerts the driver of the approaching signal, level crossing gate as well as neutral section on the track during fog.

'World’s Oldest Steam Engine' returns to action from today: See pics

October 14, 2017 5:20 pm

The inaugural run of the steam express marks the celebration of 'Paryatan Parv'(5 – 25 October, 2017). Paryatan Parv is a nationwide event which highlights the tourism potential of our nation.

Tatkal tickets: Book now, Pay later launched by Indian Railways — all you need to know

August 04, 2017 11:49 am

Indian Railways has launched a new "Book Now, pay later" mode, which will allow passengers to book their tickets on Tatkal in advance and pay within a stipulated time of 15 days.

Mahila Shakti: Meet ICF's women team behind Train 18, other Indian Railways trains

June 22, 2020 6:08 pm

Meet ICF's all women team of workers who perform hardcore industrial work and make coaches for Indian Railways trains. Earning Rs 30,000-Rs 40,000 per month on an average, these women have also worked on engine-less Train 18! Know all about them

Four years of the Modi government: For the railways, revenue is still an issue but reforms seem to be on track

June 22, 2020 6:25 pm

As the Modi government completes four years, The Indian Express looks at what individual ministries have achieved. Here’s the Indian railways' report card as part of our series The Last Lap. 

Bihar-Delhi-Bihar Is Track No 1 in terms of passenger demand

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm

Railway Budget 2016: Suresh Prabhu's Announcements for Passengers-New Trains, Amenities and More

February 25, 2016 6:53 pm

BJP has derailed Rail Budget: Lalu Yadav

February 25, 2016 12:43 pm

Patna, Feb 25 (ANI): Former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Thursday said the Railway Budget 2016 was hollow and there was nothing in it. He said the railways is meant for the common man but the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had derailed the Railway Budget altogether. Lalu said the Indian Railways have been incurring losses whereas its expenditure has been on the rise. He also stressed on the proposition of bullet trains, saying it was a game plan of the foreigners to capture the Indian Railways. He further added that the government was not taking cognizance of such instances.

Jat row: Railways to run special trains for stranded passengers

February 22, 2016 2:49 pm

New Delhi, Feb 22 (ANI): Chief public relation officer of Northern Railways Neeraj Sharma on Monday said in view of the ongoing Jat agitation, special trains would run covering the outer regions connected with Haryana. Sharma added that a special train from Chandigarh to Anand Vihar, New Delhi, would be on the tracks by the evening, which will have a total of 17 coaches.He further informed that Northern Railways is planning to start more trains from the Jammu region.

Walking The Line: A Night In The Life Of Trackmen

February 04, 2016 11:32 am

Indian Railways: Visuals Of The New Interiors

January 12, 2016 8:29 pm

Cattle In Way Of Semi-Bullet Train

August 12, 2015 11:51 am