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SMS alerts for train delays, water vending machines on anvil

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 15:03

Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha, while replying to questions in the Lok Sabha, indicated that SMS service on train delays is under consideration.

Railways start online survey on preference of bedrolls

Last Updated: Thursday, July 30, 2015, 11:33

The ministry has uploaded a detailed questionnaire on its website www.Indianrailways.Gov.In on bedrolls such as bed sheets, towels, pillows and blankets used during travel on trains.

Railways modifies Tatkal rules: Here's what you should know

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 20:28

Indian Railways has modified rules on identity proof of passengers travelling on tickets issued under its Tatkal Scheme, it was officially announced here today.

KFC partners IRCTC, to serve meals on trains

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 21, 2015, 18:03

Now a person travelling on train can order KFC meal, while booking ticket through IRCTC from July 20 onwards, under e-catering service initiatives, KFC said in a statement.

Economy will grow 2-3% more with better investments in Railway: Suresh Prabhu

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 16:10

Citing the example of China, he said, "China made massive investment in the railways and showed that a country can accelerate development by boosting connectivity."

Railways to increase coaches in express trains from 24 to 26

Last Updated: Sunday, July 19, 2015, 10:46

The capacity expansion would be first carried out in about five trains on different routes where existing infrastructure can handle such long trains.

ID proof not required to book Tatkal ticket from September 1

Last Updated: Friday, July 17, 2015, 20:38

Passengers booking tatkal train tickets would not be required to produce identity proof anymore as Railways have decided to discontinue with this provision.

Coming soon: Book tatkal train tickets without ID proof

Last Updated: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 17:18

According to a Railway circular, the passengers can carry with them any one of the 10 identity proofs prescribed. This move will bring relief to the passengers who book tickets in a hurry.

Reliance sells diesel to Indian Railways, first time in a decade

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 16:30

The government freed diesel pricing last October, providing a level playing field to private companies like Reliance and Essar Oil.

After fall in freight, railway sees slide in passenger bookings

Last Updated: Sunday, July 12, 2015, 11:30

The public transporter attributes the fall to the rise in ticketless travel and shift in commuter preference due to improved condition of roads.

Revised railway ticket refund rules from today

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 1, 2015, 09:25

The revised rules for refund of cancelled railway tickets, which are aimed at facilitating early confirmation of wait-listed passengers, have come into effect from Wednesday.

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Last Updated: Sunday, June 28, 2015, 11:27

Two Indian organisations -- Army and Railways -- are among the world's biggest employers, together employing a whopping 2.7 million people, said a report.