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How to book a ticket for your pet on Indian Railways: Rules, charges and step-by-step process explained

Traveling with pets in India is no longer as complex as it appeared to be. While there are size and breed restrictions for air travel, train travel in Indian Railways provides a convenient and cost-effective solution for pet owners, provided you follow the proper procedure. Here’s everything you need to…

Times Pets · Feb 16

After 145 years, Darjeeling Himalayan railway gets its first woman traveling ticket examiner on tour duty

In a historic moment for Indian Railways, Sarita Yolmo has made history by becoming the first woman Traveling Ticket Examiner (TTE) to be given Tour Duty on the famous Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. This moment is a proud achievement not only for the historical railway line but also for the Northeast…

Times Life · Feb 14

The Social Life of Indian Trains review: A journey that misses out many worlds

Indian railways, as a social microcosm of the country, have long figured in reflections and commentary on India. They find their way into literary narratives of many kinds, and into screen portrayals too. In these tellings, the train carries a cross-section: class, region, habit, speech, and silence, held together in…

Newslaundry · Jan 21

Why Are White Sheets Given in The Indian Trains?

If you travel by Indian Railways, you must have noticed that the sheets, pillow covers and towels given to the passengers in AC coaches are mostly white in color. Have you ever wondered why only white sheets are given? Read more at Dynamite News.

Dynamite News · Apr 12, 2025

Delhi: 27 trains across Northern India running late due to dense fog

The fog">dense fog has caused significant disruptions to train schedules across Northern India, with several trains running late by hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 17, 2025

Mahakumbh 2025: Railways launches QR-enabled jackets for ticket booking

For the first time, the Prayagraj Railway Division will introduce digital railway tickets through QR codes printed on the jackets of railway employees. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jan 4, 2025

Indian Railways clarifies on 'misleading' reports on free travel during 'Maha Kumbh'

The Indian Railways has categorically denied all reports claiming that passengers will be allowed to travel for free during the 'Maha Kumbh Mela', calling all such reports as "baseless and misleading". Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Dec 18, 2024

Doctor performs life saving CPR on patient in train, but health experts are upset: Know why

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has recently shared a video on microblogging platform X, in which a doctor is performing CPR on an old person. "Our dedicated Indian Railways' team," the minister has captioned the 1 min long video, in which we can see the doctor giving mouth to mouth…

The Times of India · Nov 26, 2024

How a man’s fight with his wife on phone led to a misdirected train and £270k loss for Indian Railways

A misunderstood ‘Ok’ sparked a costly train error, suspension and a protracted marital breakdown

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2024

Indian Railways to run special trains across country on Chhath Puja

Indian Railways is running special trains across the country to ensure the safe travel of passengers. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Nov 1, 2024