New Delhi : Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Union Minister of Culture & Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat flagged off the inaugural special train of the new Jaisalmer–Delhi (Shakur Basti) rail service from Jaisalmer station today. In view of public sentiment, Vaishnaw announced that the Jaisalmer–Delhi […]
Shamli :Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudhary, flagged off two new Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) train services between Delhi and Shamli at Baraut Railway Station today. The […]
Varanasi, November 8, 2025:In a major boost to India’s modern railway network, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off four new Vande Bharat Express trains from Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The new routes—Banaras–Khajuraho, Firozpur–Delhi, Lucknow–Saharanpur, and Ernakulam–Bengaluru—mark a significant expansion of the semi-high-speed train network, taking the total number of operational Vande Bharat trains in the […]
Jhansi, November 6, 2025: A video showing a passenger being beaten with sticks and belts inside a train compartment has triggered outrage across social media. The man, identified as Nihaal, was reportedly assaulted aboard the Andaman Express after objecting to being overcharged for a meal. According to Nihaal, he was travelling with his family from […]
NEW DELHI, October 30, 2025:Secretary, Railway Board, today reviewed the progress and key achievements of Special Campaign 5.0, being implemented across Indian Railways with the objective of promoting cleanliness, efficiency, and good governance. The campaign, launched earlier this month, has been undertaken under the broader initiative of the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances […]
Vigilance Awareness Week: Northern Railway Vigilance Department Organizes Quiz Competition On the fourth day of Vigilance Awareness Week, the Northern Railway Vigilance Department organized a quiz competition today at 11:00 hrs. The quiz featured various rounds, with questions covering topics such as Railways, establishment rules, vigilance (D&AR), the Constitution, environmental issues, current affairs, audio-visual matters, […]
New Delhi , October 24, 2025 — To ensure a safe and comfortable return journey for passengers after the Chhath Puja festivities, Indian Railways has announced 6,181 special trains connecting major destinations across India. The initiative is part of Railways’ comprehensive festive operations plan, designed to manage massive passenger movement as people travel back to […]
New Delhi : Northern Railway’s Delhi Division has made extensive arrangements for the convenience of travelers, including those from Eastern part of the country, traveling during the Chhath festival. Today, 28 special trains (9 from New Delhi, 6 from Anand Vihar Terminal, 5 from Shakur Basti, 4 from Delhi Junction, 2 from Hazrat Nizamuddin, 1 […]
New Delhi, October 21, 2025- Union Minister for Railways, Information and Broadcasting, and Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, conducted a surprise inspection of New Delhi Railway Station this evening, October 21. The Minister inspected the control room on platform No. 1, which monitors the entire station. He interacted directly with passengers on platforms […]
New Delhi –Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the 16th International Railway Equipment Exhibition (IREE) 2025 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The event, Asia’s largest and the world’s second-largest railway exhibition, is being held under the theme “Future-Ready Railways.” Vaishnaw announced plans to develop around […]