Despite significant improvements, safety remains a concern for Indian Railways

18 Jul 2024

A train that was on its way from Chandigarh to Assam's Dibrugarh derailed on Thursday near Jhilahi Railway Station near Gonda. At least four coaches derailed, and four people died in the incident. The frequency of train accidents is worrying. Ideally, the number of train accidents should have come down,...

IRCTC Ordered To Refund Ticket, Compensate Couple ₹10,000 for Missed Diverted Train

14 Jul 2024

The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission of Chandigarh has ordered the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Indian Railways to refund ₹477.70 for the tickets and pay ₹10,000 to compensate the couple. The couple had sought a refund after their train, which was diverted due to technical reasons,...

Railway Minister Announces Production of 2,500 Coaches with Approval for Additional 10,000

05 Jul 2024

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a special initiative to manufacture around 2,500 new general passenger train coaches, with approval granted for an additional 10,000 coaches. This effort aims to bolster railway infrastructure nationwide. Speaking in New Delhi at an event, the Union Minister highlighted the commencement of manufacturing for 50...

Indian Railways Triumphs With Historic Trial Run On World’s Highest Chenab Bridge

20 Jun 2024

On Thursday, the Indian Railways successfully conducted a train trial run on the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge, connecting Sangaldan in Ramban district to Reasi. This follows the successful engine trial run on the Chenab Rail Bridge conducted by Indian Railways on Sunday, June 16....

Ashwini Vaishnaw Holds High-Level Meeting Amid Rising Concerns Over Overcrowding in Trains

14 Jun 2024

Amid concerns over overcrowding in trains and instances of ticketless passengers occupying reserved coaches, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaffirmed the paramount importance of passenger safety. In a high-level meeting chaired by him, Vaishnaw directed officials to take stringent measures to prevent overcrowding and ensure the safety and comfort of passengers....

SC appreciates Indian Railways on steps taken to implement ‘Kavach’ system to prevent accidents

17 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court has commended Indian Railways for its efforts in implementing anti-collision systems, including the 'Kavach' system, to prevent accidents. A bench comprising Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan disposed of a PIL seeking direction for the implementation of an indigenously developed train protection system after noting the steps...

Notable accomplishments of Indian Railways in freight activities, railway track development, and revenue generation

16 Mar 2024

In a notable achievement, Indian Railways has surpassed its previous freight business record by reaching 1,500 million tonnes (MT), as indicated by preliminary data released on March 15. The earlier best stood at 1,512 MT during FY 22-23. As of FY 2023-24, Indian Railways has witnessed a significant increase in...

Kavach: Anti Train Collision System Tested Successful

25 Jan 2024

North Central Railway Agra division conducted to examination the anti-train collision system 'Kavach' in a semi-high speed engine at 160 kmph speed. The trail has shown promising results claimed by the railways. Kavach- developed by the RDSO (Research Designs and Standards Organisation) is well equipped to apply brakes automatically in...

Dense fog in Delhi: 26 Delhi-bound trains running late

04 Jan 2024

The cold wave continues to blanket the northern parts of the nation. The national capital is surrounded by dense fog which has led to low visibility causing trouble for the travelers. At least 26 Delhi-bound trains are delayed due to this on Thursday, as reported by the Indian Railways. According...

Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi-NCR: Flight and Train Delays Cause Inconvenience

29 Dec 2023

Delhi-NCR experienced a hazy morning on Friday as the cold wave continued to hold its grip on Northern India, resulting in dense fog. Despite a slight improvement in fog conditions at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, the lowest visibility was recorded at 150 meters, with the Runway Visual Range (RVR)...

Indian railways

Despite significant improvements, safety remains a concern for Indian Railways

IRCTC Ordered To Refund Ticket, Compensate Couple ₹10,000 for Missed Diverted Train

Railway Minister Announces Production of 2,500 Coaches with Approval for Additional 10,000

Indian Railways Triumphs With Historic Trial Run On World’s Highest Chenab Bridge

Ashwini Vaishnaw Holds High-Level Meeting Amid Rising Concerns Over Overcrowding in Trains

SC appreciates Indian Railways on steps taken to implement ‘Kavach’ system to prevent accidents

Notable accomplishments of Indian Railways in freight activities, railway track development, and revenue generation

Kavach: Anti Train Collision System Tested Successful

Dense fog in Delhi: 26 Delhi-bound trains running late

Dense Fog Disrupts Delhi-NCR: Flight and Train Delays Cause Inconvenience

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