Electrification in full swing on Indian Railways

Electrification of several sections on Indian Railways (IR) has been completed recently. They were dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the last weekend.  They are Jalgaon Udhna… Read more

Train-18 rake failure result of cattle-hit, expected to run tomorrow as scheduled.

The trainset, used for the inaugural Vande Bharat Express run, was reported as being stranded near Tundla. Read more

India’s first Semi High Speed ‘Train-18’ based service, Vande Bharat Express, to be flagged off by PM tomorrow.

India’s first semi high speed trainset-based service will be flagged off tomorrow between New Delhi and Varanasi via Kanpur. Read more

Cabinet approves 41 km Patna Metro. Cost: 13,370 crores.

Two corridors of a total length of 41 km have been given the go-ahead at a cost of Rs. 13,370 crores. Read more

On-the-go Wifi based infotainment now available on Kacheguda – Bengaluru Express

South Central Railway (SCR) has announced introduction of a WiFi based infotainment system on the 12785 Kacheguda Bengaluru Express. Called ‘Magic Box’, the facility will provide around 500 hours of… Read more

KSR Bengaluru – Bhagat ki Kothi Weekly Express Extended up to Jodhpur

Train No. 16534 / 16533 KSR Bengaluru – Bhagat ki Kothi – KSR Bengaluru Weekly Express has been extended to Jodhpur with effect from 13th February, 2019 Ex- Jodhpur, and… Read more

Ameerpet – Hitec City section of Hyderabad Metro to start soon

The much awaited Ameerpet – Hitec City section of the Hyderabad Metro rail is on its way to start operations soon. The tentative date has been pegged to be in… Read more

Missed connecting train? Get faster refunds for that part. IR to allow linking of passenger PNR numbers

Come April 2019, you will find it simpler to get refunds for a connecting train that you missed because your train was late. Read more

UPDATED: CSMT – NZM Rajdhani to run from tomorrow with Push-Pull rake

The 22221 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus – Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express will use a Push-Pull rake tomorrow, 13th February 2019, according to officials from Central Railway. Read more

Fewer waits outside KSR Bengaluru: Auto Signalling commissioned between Bangalore Cantt and Baiyyappanahalli

Passengers aboard trains entering and exiting Bengaluru City Station from and towards the north have a reason to cheer. Their waiting time will get shorter as the South Western Railway… Read more