Aizawl in Mizoram gets connected by railway for the very first time, with Three New Trains to Sairang

Indian Railways connects Aizawl by rail, through the newly completed Bhairabi – Sairang railway line, and Three New Train services to Sairan...

Indian Railways to install CCTV Cameras in all train coaches to enhance passenger safety

CCTV Cameras to be installed in all 74,000 Coaches and 15,000 Locos of Indian Railways for better safety and security of train passengers. ...

Indian Railways launches RailOne - the all-in-one single app for all passenger services

Here's the details of this new integrated super app for Indian Railways train tickets booking, checking, ordering food, help, feedback, ...

Indian Railways Rationalises Basic Fare for Passenger Train Services from 1 July 2025

No increase in fares up to 500 km in ordinary class, rates increased for non-AC and AC classes in Mail and Express trains. Here's the fu...

From 1 July 2025, only Aadhaar Verified users can book Tatkal tickets on IRCTC - Here's how to Authenticate your IRCTC User profile

Indian Railways and IRCTC recommends that you authenticate your IRCTC User profile with your Aadhaar in advance to avoid any last-minute inc...

Indian Railways makes Aadhaar and OTP-based Authentication mandatory for booking Tatkal tickets online and offline

Aadhaar authentication is mandatory to book Tatkal tickets on IRCTC from July 1, 2025; and OTP based authentication mandatory for booking Ta...

Chenab and Anji Khad bridges to be inaugurated on 6th June 2025, Vande Bharat trains between Srinagar and Katra to begin on June 7th

The two engineering marvels of Indian Railways, the Chenab bridge and Anji Khad bridge in Jammu and Kashmir to be inaugurated and trains to ...

e-Aadhaar authentication soon to be required for booking Tatkal tickets on Indian Railways

Indian Railways cracks down on unauthorised automated bookings and enhances booking experience for genuine users; e-Aadhaar to soon be manda...

The New Pamban Bridge is now opened and trains to Rameswaram resumed - Here are some interesting facts and its significance

Indian Railways' train services to Rameshwaram is resumed with the inauguration of New Pamban Railway Bridge today, on April 6, 2025. Th...

Indian Railways to resume trains to Rameswaram with inauguration of New Pamban Rail Bridge on 6 April 2025

Railway services to Rameswaram to resume on 06 April 2025 with a new daily express service between Tambaram (near Chennai) and Rameswaram ...

Indian Railways special provisions for allotting Lower Berths to Senior Citizens, Women, and Persons with Disabilities

Details of Indian Railways’ special provisions of allotting lower berths when available during booking, and reservation quotas for persons w...

Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Coming Soon - First Train Set completes long distance trial, 9 more by the end of this year

Indian Railways' First Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Set completed its long-distance trial, and ICF to deliver nine more of them by this ye...

200 new Vande Bharat trains, 100 Amrit Bharat trains, 50 Namo Bharat rapid rail & 17,500 general non AC coaches planned in next 2 to 3 years

Several new trains and coaches planned for Indian Railways in the coming 2 to 3 years.

Indian Railways to soon launch new super app SwaRail with all railway services on it - its beta testing now open for users

Indian Railways opened up their new ‘SwaRail’ app for beta testing for limited users. This app integrates all their railway services in one ...

Indian Railways upgrades over 23,000 Track Kilometres for 130 kmph high speed

Indian Railways achieves a significant milestone with nearly one-fifth of India’s railway network now equipped for higher speeds.

Indian Railways sets a new record of over 3 crore passengers travelling on a single day

On 4th November 2024, over 3 Crore (30 million) passengers travelled in Indian Railways trains on a single day, achieving a historical miles...

Indian Railways reduces Advance Reservation Period to 60 days, for booking tickets

With effect from 01 November 2024, Advance Reservation Period for booking Indian Railways tickets will be cut down from current 120 days to ...

No more distance restrictions for buying unreserved journey and platform tickets on Indian Railways UTS app

Indian Railways withdraws the distance restrictions for both journey and platform tickets on its UTS mobile app used for booking unreserved ...

40,000 normal rail bogies to be converted to Vande Bharat standards

Regular rail travel in India to get better with coaches of Vande Bharat standards, as per interim budget 2024-25 announcement

Bengaluru to Mangaluru by train via splendid Western Ghats

A 413 kilometres railway journey between Bangalore and Mangalore through the splendidly scenic Sahyadri mountain range section in Karnataka....