The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested six railway officials in connection with separate bribery cases in Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. The arrests followed allegations that railway personnel had demanded or accepted illegal payments in return for performing official duties, including processing bills and facilitating payments to private contractors and companies. The action is part...
India is set to achieve a historic milestone in railway innovation as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to inaugurate the country’s first hydrogen-powered train. The project represents a significant advancement in India’s efforts to modernize its railway network while reducing carbon emissions and promoting environmentally friendly transportation. The launch of the hydrogen-powered train is expected...
A tragic accident at a railway level crossing in West Bengal claimed the lives of three people and left several schoolchildren injured after a train collided with a car carrying students. The devastating incident has once again drawn attention to road safety and compliance with railway crossing regulations, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening transportation infrastructure and improving commuter safety, Union Railway Minister V. Somanna has directed officials to ensure the completion of 32 railway overbridges (ROBs) and railway underbridges (RUBs) across Karnataka’s Tumakuru district by the end of the 2026–27 financial year. The announcement comes as part of a broader effort...
A major scare unfolded in Bihar after smoke was detected inside a passenger train coach traveling between Sasaram and Patna, forcing railway authorities to halt the train and evacuate passengers amid panic and confusion. The incident, which occurred during the train’s journey through the state, sparked concerns over railway safety and emergency preparedness, though prompt...
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday embarks on a special journey aboard the Maharajas’ Express, often described as the world’s most luxurious train, for her Mathura-Vrindavan visit. Operated by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the train usually serves high-end tourists during the winter season. For this occasion, it has been specially...
Jamshedpur: The Indian Railways has cancelled multiple trains following the derailment of two goods trains in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharswan district on Saturday, as reported by officials. The incident occurred when the two goods trains were passing each other in opposite directions between the Chandil and Nimdih stations in Jharkhand, according to a SER official. Fortunately, there...
Bengaluru: On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Bengaluru to inaugurate the highly anticipated Yellow Line of the Bangalore Metro, along with the Vande Bharat Express train service connecting Bengaluru and Belagavi. According to the itinerary released by the Chief Minister’s Office, Modi will engage in three events during his approximately four-hour...
To prevent congestion and ensure a smooth ticket booking experience during the upcoming peak festive seasons, the Ministry of Railways announced on Saturday that it will introduce a ‘Round Trip Package’ featuring discounted fares and rebate benefits. This initiative aims to assist passengers and distribute peak traffic more evenly throughout the festive season, ensuring optimal...
Two coaches of the Muzaffarpur–Sabarmati Jan Sadharan Express (Train No. 15269), operating from Muzaffarpur to Ahmedabad, derailed near Bhaupur station, between Kanpur and Tundla in Uttar Pradesh, on August 1, 2025, at approximately 4:12–4:15 PM. Thankfully, the train was moving at a slow speed at the time, and no injuries or casualties have been reported . Railway officials...