SHOCKING: 5 - What They Never Told You

Police catch security guard flaunting pistol and bullet strap on moving train in Karnataka

Alert Railway police caught a 53-year-old security guard for allegedly flaunting a pistol and a bullet strap on a Hosapete-Bengaluru train

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Steam and sparkle: 6 of the best Christmas railway journeys in the UK

From Santa Specials for excited children to a luxury Yuletide Evening Express for the grownups, these colourful trips will get you into the festive spirit

The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023

Railway staff collect ₹24.5 lakh penalty in 12-hour drive in Vijayawada Division

SCR Vijayawada division held a 12-hr ticket-checking drive, realising ₹24.5 lakh penalty from 3,484 cases. 1,641 cases pertained to ticketless travel, 1,825 to irregular travel. 135 staff checked 48 trains, ₹8.68 lakh realised at Vijayawada Railway Station alone. Unauthorised vendors booked & penalised ₹45,000. Drive aimed to curb ticketless, irregular…

The Hindu · Nov 8, 2023

Railway employees to get PLB bonus equivalent to 78 days wages for 2022-23

Union Cabinet approves PLB of 78 days wages for 2022-23 to 11.07 lakh non-gazetted railway employees. Total payout of ₹1,968.87 crore. SWR signs agreement with JSW Minerals Rail Logistics for operation of 07 BOBSNS wagons for iron ore transportation. Agreement to ease unloading difficulty & enable higher quantum of iron…

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

Trains crammed due to traffic bottlenecks on highways where widening works are on: Railways

Railways to introduce unreserved coach in four pairs of trains

The Hindu · Oct 28, 2023

Vande Bharat weekend service likely in Bengaluru-Ernakulam corridor during Deepavali

Railways to operate Vande Bharat Express special service in Bengaluru-Ernakulam corridor during weekends to cater to increased demand from commuters during Deepavali.

The Hindu · Oct 27, 2023

Kozhikode railway station to undergo massive renovation

Kozhikode Railway station to be renovated with commercial outlets, seating, ATMs, coffee shops, eateries, toilets, and enough breathing space. Two multi-level car parks, staff quarters, and office buildings to be constructed. Space for light metro and K-rail projects set aside. Construction to be completed in 3 yrs, causing minor difficulties…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Doubling rail track in 46-km Thuravur-Ambalappuzha corridor gets an extra push

Railway to double 46-km Thuravur-Ambalapuzha corridor. Railway Board to approve project in Oct, estimate in Dec. Doubling of track to reduce travel time, benefit Kerala's economy. Land acquisition to be completed by 2024, doubling by 2026.

The Hindu · Sep 30, 2023

Kerala’s second Vande Bharat to run in orange, blue colours on alternate days

Kerala’s second Vande Bharat Express to run on alternate days in orange and blue. Maintenance/inspection yard in Thiruvananthapuram. Train cannot be extended to Mangaluru due to insufficient time.

The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023

Development of century-old Dimapur railway station hindered by land encroachments: NFR GM Srivastava

“The work to develop the century-old Dimapur railway station in Nagaland into a world-class station is being delayed due to land encroachment issues,” a top official of the Northeast Frontier Railway said.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023