Watch: Premium ticket pricing in railways

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 15, 2015, 11:44

With festive season just around the corner, the passengers are now facing problems due to dynamic fare of premium trains in tatkal booking.

Govt to invest Rs 8.5 lakh crore in Railways

Last Updated: Thursday, September 3, 2015, 13:19

Sharpening focus on infrastructure development to boost growth, government will invest Rs 8.5 lakh crore in Indian Railways to change the face of the sector, Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said on Thursday.

Railways to procure sensor devices to detect defects on tracks

Last Updated: Sunday, August 30, 2015, 11:19

In order to prevent catastrophic damages to its assets, Railways is going for offshore procurement of high-powered sensor-based equipment, a first-of-its-kind for the public transporter, to detect defects on tracks and rolling stock.

Good news for wait-list passengers! Railways may provide alternative trains

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 10:08

Indian Railways is contemplating a back up train for those passengers on wait-list who still want to travel on the same day to the same destination.

Reliance, Essar Oil to supply diesel to Railways

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 23:00

Private refineries Reliance Industries and Essar Oil will supply diesel to the Railways, Lok Sabha was told Monday.

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.

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.