The Ministry of Railways on Friday (April 6) took to Twitter to invite travelers on a scenic journey through the breathtaking hills and mountains of the Himalayan range aboard the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. “Journey through the lofty hills & mountains of the Himalayan range in the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway,” the Ministry of Railways […]
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Central Railway collects Rs 300 crore in fines in FY 2023-24, highest among all zones
Central Railway collected fines amounting to Rs. 300 crore during the fiscal year 2023-24 from 46.26 lakh cases of ticketless or irregular travel and unbooked luggage, marking the highest revenue among all zones of the national transporter, revealed an official. Surpassing this year’s revenue target of Rs. 265.97 crore by 12.80 percent and the target […]
DMRC opens entry, exit gates of Lok Kalyan Marg metro station after 9 hours
Nine hours after shutting the gates of Lok Kalyan Marg metro station due to security reasons, the DMRC has opened its entry and exit on Tuesday evening, officials said. Two gates of Patel Chowk and Central Secretariat metro station were also opened, they said. Ahead of the AAP’s protest against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest, […]
Indian Railways shares detailed list of holi special trains to key destinations – Check complete list
Indian Railways, in anticipation of the festive rush during Holi, introduced Holi Festival Special Trains all over the country to facilitate seamless travel for passengers heading to key destinations. These services will connect various key cities across the country, including Mumbai, Patna, Gaya, Katra, Varanasi, Saharanpur, Prayagraj, Pune, and Ambala. Indian Railways shared a details […]
Indian Railways: Woman gives birth on Kamayani Express in Madhya Pradesh; family names new born baby after train
In a remarkable incident, a 24-year-old woman gave birth to a baby girl on the Mumbai-Varanasi Kamayani Express in Madhya Pradesh’s Vidisha district. The unexpected delivery occurred in the early hours of Friday, leaving the family members overjoyed, prompting them to name the infant after the train itself. According to Railway Protection Force (RPF) inspector […]
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project: Ashwini Vaishnaw shares big update on status of bullet train project – Here’s what he said
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday (March 23) said that India’s first bullet train project – Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train is “progressing very well”. The Railway Minister informed that the first corridor of Mumbai to Ahmedabad bullet train project would help in integrating economies. “The bullet train project has to be seen from the perspective […]
Mumbai Local Train Update: Central Railways announces mega block on Harbour and Central lines for engineering and maintenance work – Check updated timings
The Mumbai local train services on the Harbour and Central Lines will be suspended on Sunday (March 24) due to various engineering and maintenance works. This temporary closure will impact thousands of commuters travelling on these two railway lines in Mumbai. According to a statement issued by the Central Railways, “Central Railway, Mumbai Division will […]
Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail extended: Check station, tickets details here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a 17-kilometer extension of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) corridor on Wednesday. This extension marks a significant milestone in enhancing regional connectivity and reducing travel time between Delhi and Meerut. The extension from Duhai to Modi Nagar North will introduce the Namo Bharat train service, […]
Delhi Metro Update: DMRC’s daily ridership soars to 60 lakh, receives Rs 500 crore in 2024-25 Budget
The Delhi government has earmarked Rs 500 crore for the Delhi Metro in its 2024-25 Budget, unveiled on Monday, in a bid to bolster public transportation infrastructure. The move comes as Finance Minister Atishi highlighted the exponential growth in ridership, citing a surge from 24 lakh to over 60 lakh daily commuters since 2014. Presenting […]
Kolkata Metro: PM Modi to inaugurate Howrah Maidan-Esplanade, two other sections next week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section of the Kolkata Metro next week, according to a government release issued on Sunday (March 10). The release also stated that PM Modi will inaugurate the Kavi Subhash-Hemanta Mukhopadhyay and the Taratala-Majerhat metro sections during his visit. Howrah Maidan-Esplanade section The inauguration […]
Pune Metro Update: Ruby Hall to Ramwadi stretch likely to be inaugurated next week – Check route, stations and more
Pune Metro is gearing up to unveil the long-awaited Line 2 from Ruby Hall to Ramwadi next week. The Commissioner of Metro Railway Safety granted conditional permission for passenger services on the Ruby Hall to Ramwadi stretch over a week ago, following its completion. Commuters have expressed eagerness for the stretch to be opened promptly […]
Andhra train collision: Driver, assistant driver were watching cricket on phone, says Ashwini Vaishnaw as he discusses Indian Railways’ safety measures
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while discussing the latest safety measures being taken up by the Indian Railways, referred to the October 2023 Andhra train collision, on Saturday. Talking about the incident, the Railway Minister revealed that the driver and the assistant driver of one of the two passenger trains that collided were watching a cricket […]