The Samastipur railway division imposed penalties on a contractor and engineer after a hydrant pipe dragged a train for 140 meters, damaging platform tiles and a coach. Officials ordered a safety audit.
Central Railway reintroduces AC local trains on Harbour line with 14 services, including peak-hour trips. Western Railway also adds AC services by converting existing trains.
Central Railway introduces 14 new air-conditioned local train services on the CSMT-Panvel Harbour line starting January 26, 2026, replacing existing non-AC services.
Modernization work at Dumraon railway station in Bihar's Buxar district has regained momentum after monsoon delays. The Rs 17.1 crore project under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to transform the station with modern amenities.
Southern Railway plans to renovate retiring rooms and dormitories at MGR Chennai Central station, offering passengers a premium, comfortable stay with modern amenities.
Central Railway's passenger earnings hit Rs 5,881 crore in Apr-Dec 2025, a 5% rise. Over 1.2 billion passengers travelled, with suburban and non-suburban networks showing strong growth. Read the full analysis.
Central Railway introduces a fully automated, cashless Smart Digital Locker system at Nagpur Station. Offers secure, self-service luggage storage with OTP/QR access. Check rates and details.
East Central Railway unveils a blueprint to transform Patna Junction and Danapur station with modern facilities, green zones, and metro integration by 2030 to handle rising passenger traffic.
Central Railway cancels key trains connecting Nagpur, Amravati to Pune from Jan 23-25 for crucial Daund-Manmad doubling work. Check list, plan travel carefully.
The Centre approves a new 4th rail line between Asangaon and Kasara to segregate local and long-distance trains, easing congestion for lakhs of Mumbai commuters. Read more.
East Central Railway wins India's best railway security shield for 2025. Recognized for 91% crime detection, rescuing 2314 minors from traffickers, and stellar Kumbh Mela security. Read more.
Traffic on New Rohtak Road in central Delhi will remain slow until Jan 31 due to TPDDL underground cabling work. Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory and alternate routes. Plan your commute.
Central Railway's Bhusawal division stations a state-of-the-art High Speed Accident Relief Train (HS-SPART) at Manmad Junction, featuring an onboard operation theatre and advanced rescue gear for swift emergency response ahead of Kumbh Mela 2026-28.
Begusarai station introduces AI-based 'Digital Mitra' for faster Tatkal booking and 10 commercial stalls to boost non-fare revenue and passenger amenities. Read more.
A major fire erupted on a garbage-laden train in Mumbai, severely affecting Central Railway services. Read about the incident, response, and ongoing disruptions.
Aadhar Raj, former ADRM of Danapur division, appointed as Joint Secretary in Ministry of Power for five years. Read about his key contributions to railway development.
South Central Railway rolls out nearly 150 special trains for Makar Sankranti 2026 to manage festive travel. Plan your trip to Tirupati and other destinations.
RPF & ECR team arrest a man for impersonating a TTE and extorting money from passengers on Mysore-Darbhanga Express. Learn how to stay safe and report fraud.
Maharashtra emerges as India's railway development leader with 35 mega projects worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore. Discover how this investment transforms Mumbai and Vidarbha's connectivity.
A Central Railway ticket checker was assaulted by two commuters at Sewri station on January 1 over a ticket dispute. One accused, Shabbir Shaikh, has been identified while another remains at large. Read the full details of the incident.
East Central Railway's 'Samay Palan' & 'Mahila Suraksha' drives in Dec saw 1,032 arrests for illegal alarm chain pulling & 2,629 penalised for unauthorised travel in women's coaches. Read details.
GRP personnel at Kanpur Central Railway Station arrested a 24-year-old man smuggling illicit liquor to Bihar. The police recovered 48 quarters of English liquor worth Rs 10,000. Read the full details of the operation.
A fatal fire on the Tatanagar-Ernakulam Express was caused by brake binding, not a short circuit. The incident near Yelamanchili claimed one life. Read the full investigation details.
Central Railway marks a milestone 2025 with record passenger numbers, revenue, and freight. It celebrates 100 years of electrification while deploying KAVACH, new stations, and sustainability initiatives. Explore the year of transformation.
Indian Railways unveils a major expansion plan to double train-originating capacity in 48 key cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, by 2030 to ease congestion and meet rising passenger demand. Discover the full list of cities and the strategy.
Central Railway celebrated a landmark 2025 with record passenger numbers, revenue, and freight. It marked 100 years of electrification and pioneered KAVACH trials. Read about its transformative year.
Pune railway station's major redevelopment, adding 6 platforms by 2027, aims to ease congestion. But activists question if VIP convenience is prioritising over real passenger issues. Read the full story.
Heavy fog across North India causes major train delays, severe overcrowding at Jaipur station. Key trains like Jodhpur-Howrah Express running late. Read the full report on the travel crisis.
South Central Railway urges public to avoid kite flying near tracks this Sankranti after past electrocution incidents. High-voltage lines pose fatal risk, especially with Chinese threads.
Western Railway achieved 100% electrification, 97% punctuality, and digital transformation in 2025. Explore its safety, heritage, and infrastructure milestones. Read the full report.