Indian Railways’ Vande Bharat Express has emerged as a game-changer in India’s rail transport ecosystem, offering faster, safer, and more comfortable journeys since its launch in February 2019. Over the past six years, the premium train service has carried more than 7.5 crore passengers, reflecting its growing popularity among travellers across the country. Currently, 164 […]
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New Delhi : Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, paid rich floral tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar on the occasion of the 70th Mahaparinirvan Diwas at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, on Friday. In a post shared on X, the Minister offered heartfelt salutations to Bharat Ratna Dr. […]
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New Delhi : Indian Railways has achieved a major safety milestone with the successful commissioning of Kavach 4.0, the upgraded version of India’s indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. The advanced technology has been deployed on 738 route kilometers, including 633 Rkm on the Palwal–Mathura–Nagda section of the Delhi–Mumbai corridor and 105 Rkm on […]
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New Delhi, Dec 1 :Recognising their stellar contributions to India’s triumphant campaign in the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, Indian Railways has promoted three celebrated cricketers — Pratika Rawal, Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur — to the prestigious post of Officer on Special Duty (Sports) through an Out-of-Turn Promotion. The promotions elevate the […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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