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Travel insurance mandatory for all railway passengers including offline tickets bought at rail counters from this date, Supreme Court order; Know how this helps

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that all train tickets must include mandatory travel insurance starting October 27, 2026. This decision applies to both online tickets purchased through IRCTC and offline tickets available at railway counters. The travel insurance will provide significant financial support in the event of accidents…

The Economic Times · 2h ago

Cabinet approves 78-day bonus worth Rs 2,009 crore for 11.4 lakh railway employees ahead of Diwali

The Union Cabinet has approved a 78-day productivity-linked bonus worth Rs 2,009.61 crore for 11.4 lakh railway employees, with a maximum payout of Rs 17,951 per eligible employee. The decision follows record freight loading and passenger traffic in 2025-26, while railway staff associations continue to seek a higher bonus ceiling.

The Economic Times · 5h ago

Theyyam Season in North Kerala: Where to Go, How to Find Dates and What to Respect

What Theyyam Actually IsThe performer does not play a deity. According to the tradition, the deity enters the performer's body. By the time the elaborate headgear, some rising three metres above the ground, is fully assembled and the drumming reaches its peak, the man inside has, by the logic of…

Times Life · 8h ago

Rail Solar Pilot Economics: South Korea tests Swiss track panels; payoff remains uncertain

South Korea has launched an innovative two-year pilot program featuring removable solar panels located near Osong Station. This initiative, powered by technology from Swiss startup Sun-Ways, aims to evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of the system in the local climate. Early projections are optimistic based on Swiss trials, suggesting that,…

The Times of India · 23h ago

Solveig Ferrovoltaics Trial: SNCF tests detachable solar rails; results will decide rollout

SNCF is launching a six-month pilot program to test solar panels on disused tracks near Paris. This initiative seeks to harness renewable energy without the constraints of permanent setups, thus enabling future railway flexibility. The primary objective is to supply power to maintenance facilities while enhancing operational efficiency with solar…

The Times of India · 23h ago

Yes, Britain’s railways are a mess. But is anyone sober enough to care?

Prosecco for the birthday party, Pimm’s for the horsey bunch, some cheeky Stellas for the short-haul crowd: it was all going down on my train the other morning, writes Guardian columnist Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13

Chenab railway bridge to open new tourists viewing deck; vistors will see Himalayan peaks from the world’s highest railway arch bridge standing 359 metres above riverbed

World's highest rail bridge: Indian Railways is setting up a dedicated viewing deck and an engineering museum near the Chenab bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. Standing 359 metres above the riverbed, the world's highest railway arch bridge will now offer tourists sweeping views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks alongside detailed…

The Economic Times · Oct 13

London railway crossing shut after children 'play chicken' with trains and do handstands on tracks

Brickfields level crossing near Upminster will remain closed until action has been taken to address the issue, Network Rail said

Evening Standard · Oct 13

Ircon International shares jump 7% on Rs 862 crore railway EPC contract win

Ircon International shares surged after the company secured an EPC contract worth Rs 862.46 crore from East Central Railway. The project involves track-related works, including laying and linking railway tracks and supplying materials for the third and fourth lines under the Son Nagar–Andal project.

The Economic Times · Oct 13

Delhi's new protest site Ramlila Maidan has just 3 booking days left this year; cost tops Rs 1 lakh

Ramlila Maidan, one of three venues designated for protests in Delhi after Jantar Mantar was de-notified, has no available booking dates until December 29, except for December 30 and 31. Officials say a one-day booking requires an initial payment of about Rs 1.21 lakh, while traders and transport operators warn…

The Economic Times · Oct 13