Chennai- Mysuru Vande Bharat  – a review

Chennai- Mysuru Vande Bharat – a review Read more

Linen – Indian Railways’ (un)avoidable fiasco

When Indian Railways announced in early March that linen service would be resumed ‘immediately’ in air-conditioned coaches in all trains, it sent a wave of relief to all passengers, or… Read more
Sachin Buddhisagar

In Memoriam: Sachin Buddhisagar (1980-2022), Rail Enthusiast, Great Friend and Devoted Son

Last Sunday, the 8th of May 2022, the rail enthusiast community lost a valuable member and a great friend in Sachin Buddhisagar. The news of his sudden passing was received… Read more

Rail fares may rise as IR plans to introduce fuel surcharge (Updated: It was an April Fool’s joke)

The Railway Board is planning to levy a Hydrocarbon Surcharge (HCS) or diesel tax ranging between Rs 10 to Rs 50 on passengers for travelling on trains that are hauled… Read more

K-Rail SilverLine Semi HSR Project Is Flawed, and Kerala Deserves Better

Silverline could change travel in Kerala if the state government can realize the original ambition of a full-fledged HSR line. Read more
Doubling and Electrification Work on Godhani Kalumna Chord Line

Indian Railways To Spend Over 35k Cr On Doubling in FY22-23 To Raise Capacity, Remove Bottlenecks

Five zones with heavy freight traffic pick up 50% of the total fund allocations for doubling, third or fourth lines for the next financial year. Read more

Railway Board Chairman & CEO Set to Retire: Extension In The Works? Here Are The Other Contenders

With the incumbent Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board set to retire soon, will the Union govt extend his term? Here is a look at the other contenders. Read more

GoI Proposes Big Indian Railways Units Streamlining, Could Shut CRIS, CORE, COFMOW. Details Inside

The Government of India has proposed the streamlining and rationalization of a number of Indian Railways units operating under the Ministry of Railways. Read more
Dedicated Freight Corridor - National Monetisation Pipeline

Govt Wants Rs 1.5 Lakh Crore From Indian Railways Asset Monetisation, But Caveats Apply

GoI hopes to rake in Rs. 6 lakh crores from the initiative spanning four financial years starting with FY 21-22 Read more

Mock Drill: Testing Indian Railways Accident Response

“There has been an EMU derailment at Tiruvallur,” the caller said and hung up. Read more