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Amrit Bharat Express

27 Dec 2023

Amrit Bharat Train Fare Revealed: Higher Than Usual, No Concession On Tickets

Soon after Ashwini Vaishnaw examined the new Amrit Bharat Express train, the Railway Board released fare details; Rs 35 minimum for 1-50 km, excluding reservation fees.

Indian Railways

05 Sep 2023

Indian Railways To Study Impact Of Medicines Taken By Train Drivers On Safety

Lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, hypertension, and severe mental stress due to the harsh working conditions are on a rise among Railway drivers and guards.

Indian Railways

01 Sep 2023

Who Is Jaya Verma Sinha? Indian Railways' First Woman CEO In 166 Years

In her role as the CEO and Chairperson of the railway board, Jaya Verma Sinha is responsible for the overall transportation of freight and passenger services on Indian Railways.

Vande Bharat Express

24 Jul 2023

'Very Good': Railway Board Chairman On Vande Bharat's Fire Safety Arrangements

Quashing safety related concerns on the Vande Bharat Express Trains, Railway Board Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said these semi-high-speed trains have "very good" arrangements.

Indian Railways

20 Jul 2023

Railways To Run Scheduled Low-Cost Non-AC Trains For Low-Income Passengers

The move by the Railways comes at a time when the issue of overcrowding in passenger trains has been flagged by passengers especially on social media.

Indian Railways

20 Jul 2023

Indian Railways To Offer Meal At Rs 20, Water To General Coach Passengers

Normally every Indian Railway train, including mail/express trains have atleast two General coaches one near the locomotive and one at the end of the train.

Indian Railways

22 Jun 2023

Give Amenities In General Coaches: Orders Railway Board After Images Go Viral

A slew of images of general-class train coaches of the Indian Railways packed to the brim during the summer season surfaced on social media.

odisha coromandel accident

06 Jun 2023

Big evidence found by CBI from the place of incident?

Odisha Coromandal Express Accident: CBI has intensified the investigation regarding the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. The CBI is present at the spot for about one and a half hours. Learn in detail in this report where the CBI investigation has reached.

odisha coromandel accident

06 Jun 2023

The 'eyewitness' who closely watched the Balasore accident came in front... told the whole story

Odisha Train Accident: People were horrified to see the pictures of the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. Now Venkatesh NK, an important eyewitness who saw this accident very closely, told the incident in detail. watch video

odisha coromandel accident

06 Jun 2023

Important meeting of Ashwini Vaishnav with senior railway officials on Balasore accident

Odisha Train Accident: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has called an important meeting regarding the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. In this meeting, the reason behind the accident is being discussed.

odisha coromandel accident

06 Jun 2023

Railway Board's PMO important information, 'conspiracy possible behind the accident' - sources

Odisha Coromandal Express Accident: Railway Board has given important information to the PMO regarding the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. Sources say that the Railway Board said that a conspiracy could be possible behind the accident.

26 Nov 2021

Blankets, bedsheets could make re-entry to trains after COVID-19 scare

Last year, the Railway Board had decided to discontinue providing sheets, pillows and blankets. The decision was taken in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Railway Board has also resumed the serving of cooked meals to passengers on trains.

25 Nov 2021

Railway Kitchen Special Report: Catering service will start again in trains

Railways have decided to start catering service once again with cooked food in trains. Railway Board gave this information on Wednesday. Watch the special report of Zee News from the railway kitchen.

12 Nov 2021

Railway Board decides to drop 'special train' tag, return to pre-COVID fares

Ticket prices of special trains and holiday special trains are slightly higher. Mail and express trains will be operated with regular fares. 1700 trains will be restored in the coming days.

Indian Railways

11 May 2021

Indian Railways lost 1,952 employees due to COVID-19 since March 2020

Indian Railways lost 1,952 employees due to COVID-19 since March 2020 The national transporter is reporting new 1,000 cases daily

Indian Railways

16 Sep 2020

Railways to run 40 ‘clone’ trains from September 21 to clear long waiting list

The Indian Railways has decided to run 40 pairs of new special trains or clone trains from September 22 for which the reservations will begin from September 10. The Railways will monitor all the trains currently in operation to determine which ones have long waiting lists. This will be the first time that the Indian Railways’ will run 40 ‘clone’ or duplicate trains on high-demand routes from September 21. The advance reservation period for such trains will be 10 days. Such trains will be in addition to the 310 special trains which are already in operation. These trains will be run one or two hours ahead of the departure of already operating special trains. However, the travel time and the stoppages will be limited to operational halts.

29 Aug 2020

Depressed' minor girl kills mother, brother in UP's Lucknow

A ‘depressed’ minor girl allegedly shot dead her mother and brother at their residence in Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow The incident took place in the high-security Gautampalli area, which is close to the residence of UP CM Yogi Adityanath The deceased have been identified as Malini Bajpai (45), wife of a senior railway official, and son Sharad The minor confessed to the crime and the weapon used in murder has been recovered, said police

Indian Railways

03 Jul 2020

No job cuts but profiles may change: Indian Railways

In an online briefing, Director General (HR) Railway Board, Anand S Khati said the Railways will be "rightsizing and not downsizing".

Indian Railways

31 Dec 2019

Railway Board Chairman VK Yadav's term extended by 1 year

The term of Chairman of Railway Board VK Yadav has been extended by a period of one year, the government said on Tuesday.

Indian Railways

27 Dec 2019

Indian Railways to provide confirmed tickets, operate private trains soon

The Modi government has given the go-ahead to complete restructuring of the Railway Board and merging its different cadres and departments into a single entity. It has also been decided that the railways will ensure confirmed tickets to wait-listed passengers, especially on busy routes like Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Kolkata, Delhi-Chennai etc.

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