Private Train Operators to Pump in Rs 22,500 Crores, for 35-yr Concession Period

The NITI Aayog has put out a tentative framework under which private trains are likely to be awarded and operated on the Indian Railways network. Details inside Read more

Indian Railways Has 176 Accident Relief Trains, 86 Accident Relief Medical Vans, to Procure More Cranes, High-Speed Relief Trains to Improve Disaster Response

175 Tonnes cranes are under procurement which is an up-gradation over existing 140 T cranes available with Indian Railways. The concept of the golden hour has also been recognised to… Read more

Vinod Kumar Yadav Assumes Charge as Chairman, Railway Board after Receiving a One Year Extension

The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved re-employment of Shri Vinod Kumar Yadav as Chairman, Railway Board for a period of one-year w.e.f 01.01.2020. Read more

Year In Review – 2019 for Indian Railways

A look at all the achievements and initiatives undertaken by the Indian Railways and the Ministry of Railways to improve freight and passenger services as well as operations and revenues… Read more

Indian Railway Management Service: More Facts

Ministry of Railways and DOPT will together to work out the necessary formula before it is taken up by Alternative Mechanism. It will be ensured that no one will be… Read more

Union Cabinet Approves Restructuring of Indian Railways Organization

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved restructuring of the Railway Board and the merger of eight Railway Employee services into a centralized Railway Management… Read more

Railway Board : Another chance to eligible Multiple Disability (MD) ‘Divyangjan’ Level-1 candidates to rectify disability option for Railway jobs

Eligible MD Divyangjan candidates who have filled in their Disability option incorrectly while applying can now represent to the RRC of the Zonal Railway they had opted for with proof.… Read more

Push-Pull: Missing the Woods for the Trees?

The Indian Railways should pause a while and consider whether these may actually be the wrong class of trains which are being prioritized for this format Read more

Faster Rajdhani Services Coming: RB Directs All Rajdhanis to be Converted to Push-Pull Config by March 2020

Rajdhanis, Shatabdis, Durontos to be made Push-Pull to reduce journey times. RB asks Zones to ensure speedy implementation. Zones asked to suggest a revised timetable for converted trains. Mumbai Rajdhani… Read more

Parivartan Sangoshthi: Full List of Suggestions Presented by Top Officials to Railway Board and Ministry

This is a list of suggestions that were collated from those put forth by top railway officials at the Parivartan Sangoshthi programme on 7th and 8th December 2019. Read more