Indian Railways Declares Force Majeure till 14th April 2020

Indian Railways has decided that the period from 22.03.2020 to 14.04.2020 shall be treated under “Force Majeure”. During this period no demurrage, wharfage, stacking, stabling, detention and ground usage charge… Read more

Indian Railways Sets Up Board Control Cell, Helplines 138 & 139, Social Media for Passenger Queries, Suggestions

Both 138 & 139, as well as Social Media cell, would be manned round-the-clock to answer inquiries, provide assistance (wherever possible) & to disseminate relevant information to Railway customers Read more

Indian Railways Ticket Refund Rules: Easy FAQs

Refund rules have been relaxed by Indian Railways due to the lockdown imposed to battle coronavirus disease COVID-19. Here is a quick FAQ for better understanding of the rules: Read more

SR: Movement of Essential Commodities Continues in Lockdown

Southern Railway is doing its part in moving essential commodities over its network. Southern Railway has major good sheds for handling/unloading food grains at Arakkonam, Chengalpattu, Katpadi, Erode, Tiruppur, Salem Read more

SWR: Hubballi Division Takes Up Intensive Cleaning, Sanitization of Stations, Offices and Colonies

Hubballi Division has undertaken the initiative to sanitize stations and each and every residential unit in various railway colonies and all the offices where essential employees are working Read more

SWR: Diesel Loco Shed Hubballi Manufactures Hand Sanitizer

This shed is equipped with a laboratory to cater to locomotive maintenance requirements such as lubricant analysis, chemical analysis of various materials etc. Read more

SR: Workshops Take Lead to Meet Requirement of Medical Essentials

Perambur Loco Works is making hand sanitizers for its use in railway offices and railway hospitals. Similarly Goldern Rock Workshop, Tiruchirappalli has also produced in-house 10 litres of hand sanitizers. Read more

Ministry of Railways Signs MoU with German Co DB Engineering for Technological Co-Operation: Union Cabinet Apprised.

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ministry of Railways, Government of India with DB Engineering… Read more

Working with State Govts to Ensure Transport of Essential Goods: SWR GM

South Western Railway is working with other zones and state governments to ensure transport of commodities continues with minimal staff Read more

Train Ticket Booking Suspended for Dates Upto 14th April, Available for Future Dates

Indian Railways has suspended ticket booking for dates up to 14th April 2020. Booking is available for dates beyond the period of suspension. Read more