Railways Fare Hike from Dec 26: Details & Impact
Indian Railways announces a rationalised fare hike effective December 26. No increase for suburban travel, monthly passes, or short journeys under 215 km. Get all the details here.
Indian Railways announces a rationalised fare hike effective December 26. No increase for suburban travel, monthly passes, or short journeys under 215 km. Get all the details here.
Poor crowd management and frequent train delays at Thiruvananthapuram Central are creating dangerous evening rush hour chaos. Experts warn of stampede risks. Read more.
A 75-year-old retired lawyer from Mumbai faced repeated rude treatment from officials at Valsad railway station while trying to buy a ticket. She filed a formal complaint 24 days later, demanding action. Read the full story.
Pune Junction introduces 24 digital lockers under a non-fare revenue scheme. Learn about the pricing, how to use the QR & OTP system, and the dedicated helpline for passengers.
Despite upgrades, Nagpur railway station faces severe hygiene crisis with rampant filth & rodents. Passengers cite public health risks. Officials respond. Read more.
Indian Railways has successfully provided free high-speed WiFi at more than 6000 stations nationwide. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also announced a major CCTV surveillance upgrade for enhanced passenger safety.
The detailed project report for the new Almatti-Kushtagi railway line will be completed in the next five months, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi announced. The survey work is already finished.
Western Railway commissions a 60m elevated deck at Vasai Road station to improve passenger flow and safety during peak hours. The new facility is now open for public use.
Central Railway converts retired coaches into 24x7 multi-cuisine restaurants at four new stations. 10-year contracts offered to attract major food brands. E-auction on Dec 22.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division reports a major surge in revenue from ticket checking, with Rs 89.4 lakh collected in Nov 2025 alone. Read how intensified enforcement is curbing unauthorized travel.
Himachal Pradesh's failure to transfer land and pay its share is delaying the Rs 6,753 crore Bhanupalli-Bilaspur-Beri railway line. Get the full details on the project's status and strategic implications.
Two crucial toilets at Daltonganj railway station have been unusable for 18 months due to lack of water and electricity. Officials promise action by month-end. Read more.
Samastipur RPF ordered to curb vandalism on passenger trains. DRM Jyoti Prakash Mishra warns of strict action under RPF Acts. Report incidents via helpline 182/139.
A grinding stone was found on railway tracks in Kochi's Pachalam, raising sabotage fears. The Mysuru-Kochuveli Express loco pilot spotted it at 4:50 AM. A puppy was found dead nearby. Read details.
Mumbai's Central & Western Railways mandate ID proof with AC local passes to combat counterfeit tickets. Strict checks, joint teams deployed. Violators face fines & up to 7 years jail.
North Eastern Railway's Varanasi Division conducted a massive ticket-checking drive, fining 716 passengers and recovering ₹3.81 lakh. November revenue surged 71% to ₹3.1 crore. Read the full report.
Nagpur Division of Central Railway reports massive freight growth in November 2025, with iron ore up 383% and clinker seeing a 49,707% surge. Total revenue reached ₹359.94 crore. Read the full analysis.
Northern Railway's Lucknow division disburses its first Rs 1 crore insurance payout under the RSP scheme to the family of track maintainer Anwar Ali. Read the full story.
Central Railway's Nagpur Division recovered ₹11.29 lakh in fines in a massive ticket-checking drive on November 29, detecting 1,665 cases of irregular travel across 23 trains. Read the full story.
Salem railway police swiftly recovered a handbag with 8 sovereigns of jewellery and ₹3000 lost by a woman on Nagercoil Express. Read how the prompt action restored the couple's belongings.
Central Railway's ambitious Ajni Station redevelopment in Nagpur is progressing swiftly. Key structures, including the East Side building and staff towers, are nearing completion, promising enhanced passenger amenities and smoother operations.
South Western Railway's Mysuru division celebrated Station Mahotsav, honouring its royal origins and daily 60,000 passengers. A Rs 395.7 crore redevelopment is underway. Read more about this historic hub's future.
Central Railway renames Seawoods-Darave station to Seawoods-Darave-Karave in Navi Mumbai, changing its station code. The move follows a state government request.
Southern Railway completes a major ₹20.34 crore renovation of Karaikudi station, adding lifts, new FOB, AC waiting room & heritage art. A key hub for Tamil Nadu gets a passenger-friendly makeover.
Bengaluru Railway Division reviewed passenger facilities, digital initiatives and infrastructure development in recent user meeting chaired by ADRM Parikshit Mohanpuria.
Nearly 3,000 properties face acquisition for railway track doubling in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Residents question one-sided land acquisition and demand fair compensation.
Tragic accident at Dadar railway station as Andhra Pradesh woman falls from moving train while attempting to alight after using toilet. Details of the heartbreaking incident that claimed her life.
Trichy Railway Division installs 185 high-resolution CCTV cameras at Trichy Junction at cost of ₹2.26 crore. The 24/7 surveillance system enhances passenger safety for 50,000 daily commuters.
Southern Railway achieves 145kmph in trial run, paving way for 130kmph operations on Jolarpet-Coimbatore section. Major speed enhancement projects underway across Tamil Nadu routes.
Prayagraj Junction emerges as North Central Railway's top revenue station, generating Rs 288.30 crore. Discover how it surpassed Kanpur Central and what this means for passenger facilities.