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Indian Railways to run 1500 special trains for next 5 days to cater to rus
Updated : 5 months ago IST
As travel surges ahead of the Chhath festivities, in addition to the regular train services, 1500 special trains will be run during the next five days with an average of 300 specials per day, a press release by the Ministry of Railways said.
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Ministry of Railways sanctions final location survey for Devgarh Madariya-
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Once approved, the railway line will provide the shortest and most direct rail route between Jodhpur and Bikaner to Chittorgarh and Udaipur. The project is expected to significantly reduce travel time and boost both passenger and freight movement across the Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Pali di
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Fire breaks out on Amritsar-Saharsa express coach in Punjab's Sirhind
Updated : 5 months ago IST
A fire broke out in a coach of the Amritsar-Saharsa express in Punjab on Saturday morning, said the Ministry of Railways.
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Railways conducts 29,921 cleanliness drives under Special Campaign 5.0
Updated : 5 months ago IST
At the mid-point of the campaign, which is from 2.10.2025 to 31.10.2025, the Ministry of Railways has achieved notable progress and is all set to reach its target. So far, a total of 29,921 cleanliness campaigns have been conducted at railway stations, offices, and other Railway premises.
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Railway Protection Force participates in Vedanta Half Marathon 2025 in New
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) participated in the Vedanta Half Marathon 2025, held on Sunday at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, the Ministry of Railways said in a press release.
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Rail Neer gets cheaper: Railways cuts prices by Rs 1 after GST reduction
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a circular issued by the Railway Board, the price of a 1-litre bottle of Rail Neer has been reduced from Rs 15 to Rs 14, while the price of a 500 ml bottle has been brought down from Rs 10 to Rs 9. The new rates will come into effect from September 22, 2025.
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Tracks of transformation: Railways redefining the Northeast
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a release from the Ministry of Railways, over the past decade, the Northeast has seen its railway map redrawn at an unprecedented pace. Long-pending projects have moved from survey sheets to reality, with new stations opening in states that had none for over a century, and capit
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Stations part of Bullet Train Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor nearing completion
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on 'X', Indian Railways announced that these stations will redefine passenger comfort and set new benchmarks in travel for passengers.
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Cabinet approves multi-tracking of three projects across Karnataka, Telang
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved four projects of the Ministry of Railways with a total estimated cost of Rs. 12,328 Crore (approx.).
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Indian Railways commissions first removable solar panel system between tra
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced a milestone in green energy innovation, with Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW), Varanasi, commissioning India's first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks.
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Festival Bonanza, Railways announces 20% rebate on confirmed return journe
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Railways has announced an experimental "Round Trip Package for Festival Rush" scheme aimed at easing passenger congestion and ensuring smoother travel during the upcoming festive season. According to a Railway Board circular issued on August 8, 2025, the scheme offers a 20 pe
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews operations at Savli Facility of Al
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He appreciated Alstom's practice of designing customised solutions for each order--an innovation that Indian Railways could emulate and proposed developing a joint training programme with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya through a creative and collaborative framework.
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