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Indian Railways has suspended a TTE after a viral video showed him allegedly offering a Rs 700 Vande Bharat ticket for just Rs 380. Know about the DRM Danapur action and the public debate on corruption.

World’s largest rail networks: Rail networks play a key role in connecting people, goods, and economies across countries. Some nations have built massive railway systems that rank among the largest in the world, reflecting their infrastructure strength and transport needs. The United States leads the list with over 290,000 km of tracks, mainly used for freight transport. China follows with more than 153,000 km, known for its high-speed bullet trains. Russia ranks third with around 85,000 km, including the Trans-Siberian Railway. India stands fourth with about 68,000 km and one of the busiest passenger systems globally. Canada, Germany, and Australia also come in this list, with networks focused on freight, passenger efficiency, and long-distance transport, respectively.

India’s railway network is one of the largest and most vital transport systems in the world, serving as the backbone of the country’s connectivity. Beyond its economic importance, the railway network also connects people, cultures, and regions, making travel more accessible and affordable. Despite this extensive reach, one Indian state that is still not connected to the railway network.

India’s railway network is one of the busiest in the world, carrying lakhs of passengers every day across thousands of stations. Trains run almost around the clock, connecting cities, towns, and remote regions. Yet, amid this constant movement, there exists a rare exception, a station that stands apart for its silence and limited operations.

Indian Railways has made a major leap in modernisation by manufacturing over 42,600 LHB coaches in the last 11 years.

The projects will enhance connectivity to around 3,633 villages with a population of about 85.84 lakh and include the two Aspirational Districts of Vidisha and Rajnandgao.

A viral video by travel vlogger Ujjwal Singh exposed the filth inside the Dibrugarh–Kanyakumari Vivek Express. Covering 4,000 km in 74–75 hours across nine states, the train faces numerous cleanliness complaints, with passengers calling it India’s dirtiest.

This project is expected to generate direct and indirect employment for nearly 10,000 people in Dahod and nearby regions, providing a significant boost to the local economy.

Amid India-Pakistan tensions, Indian Railways launched special trains in J&K. Pakistan attacked multiple cities; India counterattacked. US Vice President JD Vance ruled out American involvement in the conflict.

A woman jumped from a moving train to escape attempted rape, sustaining injuries; police investigate and search for the attacker.

The Bhakra-Nangal Train: When it is mandatory to pay fare even for short or long journeys. It is hard to imagine a train where tickets are not required but there is a train in India that has been providing free service for the past 75 years.

Indian Railways is set to revolutionize long-distance travel with the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set, a state-of-the-art addition to the country's fastest-growing fleet, the Ministry of Railways said.

With the festive season in full swing, many people are travelling home to celebrate the day with their loved ones but this also led to a surge in train travel and difficulties in securing confirmed tickets. To assist passengers with waitlisted tickets, Indian Railways has introduced the Vikalp Scheme, which increases the chances of getting confirmed seats on alternate trains.

Railway officials have confirmed that no injury has been reported in the incident.

This train travels at a speed of 9 km/h and covers a distance of 46 km in 5 hours. It is about 18 times slower than the country's fastest train while any other train covers a distance of 290 km in 10 hours, which means its speed is 29 km/h.

Indian Railways: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that 342 special trains will be operated for the Ganesh festival next month.

In India, train delays are quite common. It's normal for trains to be delayed by 8 to 10 hours, but this story will tell about a train that took 3 and a half years to reach its destination.

The Indian Railways and its assets are owned by the Indian government. However, there was an instance a few years ago when a person legally became the owner of an entire train. This wasn’t a scam or a fake claim, check out full details.

Indian Railways has a vast network that stretches across the entire country and facilitates the travel of millions of people daily. You must have observed that passengers in AC coaches are provided with white bed sheets and pillows. Have you ever wondered why only white linens are used, rather than colourful ones in shades of red, yellow, or blue? Is there a specific reason behind this?

The railway stations going to be renamed are Kasimpur Halt, Jais, Misrauli, Bani, Nihalgarh, Akbarganj, Wazirganj Halt, and Fursatgan.