Iran asks India to lower prices of rail tracks

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 19:43

Emboldened by prospects of West lifting years of sanctions, Iran has asked India to lower prices of rail tracks it had offered to supply in a tender.

Prabhu explores ways to mobilise resources for railways

Last Updated: Monday, May 18, 2015, 21:26

With an investment target of 8.5 lakh crore in five years, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Monday discussed with leading bankers the ways in which resources could be mobilised for rail infrastructure development.

Germany braces for longest-ever rail strike

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 18:52

The drivers` union GDL has been locked in a bitter dispute with Deutsche Bahn management primarily focused on the employees it wants to represent, but also on wages and working hours.

States to be involved in execution of rail projects: Prabhu

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 23:02

With an aim of making railways an engine of growth, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu Tuesday vowed d to involve states in execution of projects as he pitched for big investments for the turnaround of the "bleeding" and "sinking" largest transporter of the country.

Need to relook and bring changes in Indian Railways: Prabhu

Last Updated: Monday, April 13, 2015, 20:14

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Monday called for "relook" and "changes" in the Indian Railways for its smooth run in the future.

France to work with India on semi-high speed rail

Last Updated: Saturday, April 11, 2015, 13:11

France will partner India in a study for upgrading the speed on Delhi-Chandigarh rail line to 200 km per hour and help in re-development of Ambala and Ludhiana railway stations.

Amazon, Flipkart may be roped in to expand railways parcel business

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 7, 2015, 08:52

E-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart have reportedly been approached by the Indian Railways to give a much needed push to the latter`s parcel business.

Jupiter Capital exits rail freight co IIL at $10 mn

Last Updated: Saturday, April 4, 2015, 09:22

Independent MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar-led Jupiter Capital has sold its entire 24 percent stake in rail freight company Indialinx (IIL) to an arm of Singaporean shipping company NOL for USD 10 million.

Online train ticket bookings touch 13.45 lakh on April 1

Last Updated: Thursday, April 2, 2015, 17:17

A record 13.45 lakh rail tickets were booked online on the first day yesterday when the new rule of the railways came into force, allowing passengers to book tickets 120 days in advance rather than 60 days.

Now, platform ticket to cost Rs 10; booking of rail tickets 120 days in advance

Last Updated: Wednesday, April 1, 2015, 13:48

The Railways has also decided to increase the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) for booking accommodation in trains from 60 days to 120 days (excluding the date of journey).