Four passenger trains partially cancelled in AP

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 15:34

Four passenger trains running on various sections in Andhra Pradesh were partially cancelled on Tuesday due to ongoing restoration work on the track between Ellamanchili and Anakapalli stations on Vijayawada-Duvvada section.

Rajdhani, Duronto, Shatabdi train fares to be hiked from today

Last Updated: Thursday, October 17, 2013, 12:27

Passengers will have to shell out more for travelling in Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains from Thursday as Railways has increased catering charges in these premier trains by about two to four percent.

Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto fares go up from Thursday

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 15:19

Passengers will have to shell out more for travelling in Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains from Thursday as Railways has increased catering charges in these premier trains by about two to four percent.

56 special trains to clear festive rush

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 9, 2013, 18:15

In order to clear the extra rush during the festive season, Railways have pressed into service more than 50 special trains.

Further hike Duronto fare

Last Updated: Saturday, October 5, 2013, 23:27

Travelling in AC classes of Duronto Express trains is set to be costlier from October 10.

Tatkal booking to be available for passenger trains

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 20:36

Railways has decided to introduce the Tatkal scheme in many passenger trains to help travellers avail the emergency reservation facility.

China sells 10 bullet trains to Malaysia

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 14:52

The trains, with 4G network coverage and eco-friendly equipment, will be used on a 900-km railway track in Malaysia.

Japan plans to run 600 kmph train by 2027

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 21:36

The Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) has made public its project to build a magnetic train service capable of reaching 600 kmph (373 mph) that is scheduled to go into operation in 2027.

`Shortage of railway policemen to guard women compartments`

Last Updated: Thursday, September 19, 2013, 11:05

Maharashtra Home Minister RR Patil has admitted that there is a shortage of railway police personnel to guard women compartments in suburban trains.

Jaipur Metro trains begin trial runs

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 19:13

The trial runs of the Jaipur Metro were formally flagged off here on Wednesday by Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot after the first phase of the project was completed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) in a record period of two-and-a-half years.

Army jawan held for rape attempt in train

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 17:20

An army jawan allegedly attempted to rape a sleeping woman passenger in an air-conditioned coach of a running train in Assam in the wee hours of Sunday, railway police sources said.