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'I genuinely didn’t expect this from Indian Railways': Mother travelling with 2-year-old asks pantry staff to prepare oats; what they did in just 5 minutes wins hearts online

A mother travelling from Bihar to Bengaluru with her 2-year-old son praised Indian Railways pantry staff for preparing oats for her toddler during the long train journey. She shared how the staff quickly cooked the meal within five minutes and willingly helped her. Her Instagram post drew attention online, with…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Your railway station may soon be better prepared for festival crowds: RPF to track high-footfall events from 2022 & plan manpower before passenger surges

RPF has introduced a digital repository, the E-Forecasting Register (EFRR), to anticipate and manage high-footfall events at railway stations. The system will track festivals, religious gatherings, examinations, rallies and other events, enabling timely manpower deployment, passenger movement regulation and coordination with state police. Officials have been directed to make advance…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Rajdhani Express forced to stop in Assam, but not because of tech issue: Train waits as herd of elephants, including young calves, crosses railway tracks

A Rajdhani Express was briefly halted at Hawaipur in Assam's Hojai district after a herd of elephants, including young calves, began crossing the railway tracks. The unusual encounter, captured on video, was managed through coordination between the Assam Forest Department, the loco pilot and the Lumding Railway Control Room. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Train passengers could be the biggest beneficiaries: India completes 2,843-km Dedicated Freight Corridor; how shifting goods trains to separate tracks could change rail travel

India’s Dedicated Freight Corridor network, spanning 2,843 km, is now fully operational, marking a significant milestone in the country’s infrastructure development. The network is designed to ease congestion on existing railway lines, enabling freight trains to operate with greater speed and reliability. The DFC is expected to improve India’s logistics…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Freight loading last month grew by 5.4 per cent over Aug 2025: Railways

Indian Railways saw freight loading increase by 5.4 percent in August 2026. Key sectors like coal and iron ore contributed to this substantial freight movement. Passenger traffic also rose, carrying 67.27 crore passengers during the same month. Suburban passenger numbers experienced a strong 9.02 percent growth. Additionally, fourteen Amrit Bharat…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

Indian Railways expands passenger connectivity, freight capacity; freight loading grows by 5.4 per cent

Indian Railways expanded connectivity and services significantly in August 2026. Fourteen Amrit Bharat services were regularized, and five new Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals were commissioned. Freight loading grew by 5.4 percent, with key commodities showing healthy increases. Passenger traffic also rose, especially in suburban services during the festival season. This…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

AI eyes on your train food! Worried about train food hygiene? Railways brings tech solution to keep a 24x7 watch on pantry cars, kitchens and food handling

Indian Railways is set to enhance monitoring by installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras in pantry cars and base kitchens across the East Central Railway (ECR) zone. The initiative aims to strengthen oversight of food quality and hygiene, with continuous surveillance of catering operations. Passengers will continue to be able to register…

The Economic Times · Sep 13

IRCTC down reason: Why users are repeatedly facing 'Unable to Process' message while booking train tickets today

Why IRCTC website is showing 'unable to processs' message: IRCTC users are facing repeated “Unable to Process Request” errors and booking difficulties as demand for festival-season train tickets rises. While IRCTC and Indian Railways have not confirmed the cause, the surge in booking traffic could be putting pressure on the…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Train passengers, stop checking the platform board every 10 minutes: This little-known solution shows your coach position and even works without internet

The Where Is My Train app makes train journeys easier by offering real-time train tracking and a range of useful travel tools. It can work without an internet or GPS connection by using mobile tower data to estimate a train’s location. Users can access train schedules and PNR information, while…

The Economic Times · Sep 10

Explained: 2 key developments driving RVNL, Ircon and other railway stocks higher

Five railway multitracking projects worth around Rs 10,021 crore have been approved across South India, adding about 540 km to the Indian Railways network. Three more projects worth Rs 10,783 crore were cleared across five states. The projects are expected to boost rail capacity, ease congestion, improve connectivity and support…

The Economic Times · Sep 10