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Good News For Passengers! Railways Scraps Flexi-Fare in 47 Trains, Offers...
Passengers can now heave a sigh of relief following the decision of the Indian Railways to revise its flexi-fare system. Unlike earlier, where peak fares were capped at 1.5 times the base fare, it will...
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Attention, Train Passengers! You Can Now Order Fresh Pizza At The Push Of a...
Railway commuters at the Mumbai Central station can now enjoy a fresh pizza and other assorted cuisines from automatic food vending machines at the Gen NX food-vending court. Collaborating with Bueno...
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Starry Nights & Snowy Peaks: Check out Pics of Kalka-Shimla Rail’s New...
A thin mist envelops the sky and the billion stars that embellish it. The mighty Himayalas surround you as your train chugs through the idyllic town of Shimla. While you are sitting inside a train, you...
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Mumbai Girls’ Brilliant Way to Remove Paan Stains Could Save Railways Crores...
Railway stations, roads, roadside walls, and public places in India are never devoid of that telltale red paan stain. As disgusting as it is to see walls coated with it, it takes a lot of effort to...
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45 tunnels & Twice the height of Qutub Minar: Manipur To Have World’s Tallest...
At 73-metres (239.5 feet), the Qutub Minar stands as the tallest minaret in the world made up of bricks. Now imagine a railway bridge twice the height! According to an NDTV report, on December 9, the...
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Alert Motorman Acts Swiftly to Save 3 Students Who Had Slipped on Train Tracks!
Monday morning could have turned into a dark day for three school students and their families if it wasn’t for an alert motorman and railway personnel. Three students of class eight, aged 12-13, left...
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Attention, WL & RAC Ticket Holders: This New Railway Device Could Give You...
Always on the waiting or reservation-against-cancellation (RAC) list? Well, then here’s some good news for you! The Indian Railways will soon give a new tablet device to Travelling Ticket Examiners...
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The Amazing Story of a Railway Junction in Bihar That Doubles Up As a...
At first glance, the Sasaram station in Bihar looks like any other. Passengers waiting to board, trains chugging in and out of the platform, copious amounts of tea being made and consumed, and that all...
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IRCTC Plans Affordable Pod Hotels Packed with Cool Amenities for Station...
Travelling, or rather waiting, for a train in Mumbai is all set to become fancy, innovative and affordable. The Indian Railway Catering Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) is planning to open pod...
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Bogibeel, Train 18 & a Unique University: Indian Railways Had ‘Many Firsts’...
“2018, a year for many firsts,” Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said, referring to the Indian Railways’ achievements in 2018. Indeed, this year, the national transporter had a long list of successes,...
View ArticleIndian Railways Hikes Lower Berth Quota For Elderly, Women Passengers: Facts...
In a move that is sure to enhance passenger comfort and convenience, the Indian Railways has increased the reservation quota of lower berths for women and senior citizens! The national transporter...
View ArticleIndian Railways: Avail Emergency Quota For Medical Trips & Get Deduction in...
A tragic incident which resulted in the death of a one-year-old girl due to the lack of a reserved seat in the train has brought into the light the lack of awareness around emergency quota seats in the...
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Railways to Follow Airlines’ Model: Now Check Status of Seats While Booking...
Soon, while booking a train ticket, you’ll be able to see the status of the seats available. Following a practice in the commercial airline industry, the Indian Railways is working on a proposal...
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‘No Tips Please’& Green Field Kitchens: 7 Things IRCTC Plans to Do in 2019
A slew of changes are in store for railways commuters, as the Indian Railways is rolling out several amenities in 2019 to enhance its passenger experience and ensure transparency in catering services....
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Arrive 20 Mins Prior to Departure: Railways Plans Airport-Like Security at...
In an effort to replicate the security measures and facilities that are in place in airports and flights, the Indian Railways is following their practices. Last week, the national carrier announced...
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Running for Half a Kilometre Waving Shirts, 2 Youth Avert Major Train Tragedy!
Passengers aboard the Kolhapur-Hyderabad Express had a close shave with death. But thanks to two youngsters and their presence of mind, a major train accident was averted. According to a News18 report,...
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Indian Railways Meets Targets, 3478 Unmanned Crossings Eliminated in 7 Months
Last year, in a tragic accident in Uttar Pradesh, a passenger train rammed into a van at an unmanned level crossing (UMLC), killing 13 school children. Following this, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal had...
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Don’t Eat With Strangers: Mumbaikar Learns Hard Lesson, But Nabs Crook in 14...
On December 29, when Panvel resident Rajesh Kulal boarded the Jamnagar Express to Mangaluru to visit his wife, he was unaware that it would land him in a hospital, drugged and looted of his belongings....
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Here’s How ISRO Will Help The Railways Run Trains Efficiently, And On Time
Among the several reforms initiated by Indian Railways for 2019, a landmark one includes linking its locomotives via ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organisation) satellites. This will be done to...
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Uplifting Moment: Railways Goes the Extra Mile to Help Woman Passenger on Her...
Making something ‘better’ does not always mean gigantic, world-changing steps. Sometimes it can also be a small moment, perhaps over-the-top in this case, but still, a sign of better things to come....
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After 15 Years, ‘Kulhad’ Returns to the Railways: 7 Reasons to Be Excited!
There’s something about cold winter mornings and a steaming cup of chai. What makes it even better is to have that chai in a kulhad (earthen cup). Fifteen years ago, erstwhile Railway Minister Lalu...
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Railway Heroes: Long Before Twitter, Here’s How a TT & An Onion Saved a Life!
Only a week ago, The Better India reported an incident where a man tweeted to the Union Railway Minister requesting the authorities to arrange for pain relief tablets and sanitary pads for his friend...
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New Delhi Railway Station Has Gone Waste-Free & Here’s How It Achieved This!
Walk into any railway station around the country, and you are sure to find garbage strewn all around the premises. As the second biggest railway network in Asia with 4500 stations, which cater to over...
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Traveling By Train? Now You Can Read From Over 5000 Magazines & Newspapers!
Are you someone who loves to curl up with a magazine during a train journey? Well, there’s some excellent news for you! Indian Railways has tied up with Magzter, a leading digital newsstand, to provide...
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Attacked By Chilli Powder, Mumbai Motorman Drives Train for 18 Kms to Prevent...
Laxman Singh, a 48-year-old, is a motorman with the Central Railway, and for him, ferrying passengers without delay takes precedence over everything else. On 16 February, a few miscreants threw chilli...
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Railways Launches Website That Lets You Watch Your Train Meals Being Prepared!
We have all carried home-cooked meals during train journeys at some point in our lives. And who wouldn’t, given the questionable quality of food served in the Indian Railways? Sadly, there are also...
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True Hero: RPF Cop Saves Couple & 3 Kids From Approaching Train, Loses Own Life
On Sunday evening, Jagbir Singh Rana, a 51-year-old constable of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) went beyond the call of duty to save the lives of a couple and three children. Facts As Known At...
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Booked a Confirmed Train Ticket? You Need to Read This New IRCTC Rule!
Is changing the boarding point on your IRCTC ticket always a pain? Well, we’ve got some good news for you! According to a Times of India report, the railways have tweaked their rules regarding change...
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Andhra Railway Station Harvests Sun & Rain, Is India’s First to Install ‘Ulta...
With the installation of inverted umbrellas that harness solar energy and rainwater at the Guntakal railway station in Andhra Pradesh, the South Central Railway (SCR) has yet again shown its commitment...
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Now, Public Fridges at Railway Stations To Cut Food Waste: 5 Tips for...
I recently travelled by the Tejas express from Chennai to Trichy, and one of the highlights of this service is the amount of food that the passengers are given. It’s honestly not possible to finish it...
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Railway Station in Telangana Sells Drinking Water Made From Thin Air at Rs...
Harvesting 1,000 litres of drinking water per day from thin air? Yes, you heard that right. The South Central Railway division of the Indian Railways has installed an ‘atmospheric water generator’...
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Free Warm Clothes For Passengers in General: Railway Officer Starts...
Early last year, Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) officer Sanjay Kumar was at the Jhansi station in Madhya Pradesh, when he saw a small boy wrapped under his mother’s shawl. “He was coughing...
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200 Vacancies to Be Filled: How to Apply For Jobs in Western Railways
Every year, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) issues a notification about the vacancies across India. In this article, we bring you information about the Western Central Railway (WCR), Bhopal, and...
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Indian Railways Jobs: Check Out Vacancies, Eligibility, How to Apply & Dates
The Central Railway has invited applications for the post of Junior Technical Associate. If you are interested in applying for this job, please read on. Important Dates: There are 37 vacant posts and...
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Railways RITES Engineer Recruitment 2020: Eligibility Criteria, Application...
Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES), under the Ministry of Railways, has invited applications on their website for 35 civil engineer posts. Interested candidates can apply on a two-year...
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Indian Railways Resumes Service Tomorrow: List of Trains, Routes, Ticket Cost
It’s been a long lockdown period for us in India—51 days, to be precise. While some state governments have started allowing industries and other non-essential services to resume, life has not gone back...
View Article200 Passenger Trains Resume: All The Guidelines You Must Follow to Travel Safely
After a gap of over two months due to the countrywide lockdown, passenger train services have partially resumed from today, 1 June 2020. 200 trains are set to operate with AC and Non AC coaches....
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20 Rare Pics of Indian Railways From The Past You Have Never Seen Before
Indian Railways made history on 16 April 1853 by launching its first-ever passenger train on a 34-kilometre journey from Mumbai to Thane, carrying 400 people. Cut to 2020, 167 years later, India has...
View ArticleIRFC IPO Coming Soon: 5 Things to Know About Indian Railways’ Financing Arm
Amitabh Banerjee, chairman and managing director, Indian Railway Finance Corporation (IRFC) recently said that the IRFC Initial Public Offering (IPO) of around ₹4,600 crores will hit the markets by the...
View ArticleIndian Railways Announce 32 Vacancies For Senior Residents, Salary Up to Rs 2...
The Northern Railway Recruitment Board (NRRB) on 21 January released a notification regarding walk-in-interviews for Senior Resident posts. The NRRB has invited 32 applications for the post. Those...
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The Shepherd Without Whom the British Couldn’t Have Built the Kalka-Shimla...
Millions of travellers use the Indian Railways every day. Traversing tunnels, bridges and some truly stunning terrains, its numerous routes span the length and breadth of India. But perhaps no part of...
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Indian Railway Recruitment 2021: Apply For Over 3,600 Apprentice Vacancies
The Railway Recruitment cell has issued a notification to fill 3,600 apprentice vacancies in the Western Railway. Things to know: Interested and eligible candidates can apply on or before 24 June 2021....
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India in Pics: Engineer Quit his Job to Beautify 48 Railway Stations with...
Five years ago, Nilesh Nagra from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, was disgusted as most passengers are when they see the pathetic state of a railway station in India. From open urinals, paint chipping off the...
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Budget-Friendly Namah Sleeping Pods at Mumbai’s CST Terminus: 7 Facts to Know
In a great move for train passengers, Indian Railways has launched the Namah Sleeping Pod Facility at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) in Mumbai. A concept that originated in Japan,...
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The Forgotten Train Driver Who Fought Through Fire to Save 400 Passengers
(Above image of Marjorie Johannes, wife of train driver Manasser Johannes, receiving the Kirti Chakra on her husband’s behalf from President Dr. Rajendra Prasad) On the intervening night of 25 and 26...
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This Humorous Letter by a Passenger is Responsible for Toilets Inside Indian...
During any given long journey on a train, you’d use the toilet at least a couple of times. Notwithstanding the smell or hygiene, one might even take it for granted that there are, indeed, toilets to...
View ArticleRailway Announces Jobs for Sports Persons; Open for Class 12 Pass Students &...
The Southern Railways has invited applications from interested candidates for various sports quota posts for the year 2022-23. There are a total of 21 vacancies. Things to know: Only sports persons...
View ArticleIndian Railways: Job Openings at RITES for Engineers, Salary Upto Rs 5.5...
Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) is inviting applications for engineering professionals on a contract basis. There are four job openings for the posts of site engineer (electrical),...
View ArticleIndian Railways: NHSRCL Announces Job Openings For Managerial Roles
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is inviting applications for the position of GM (finance), AGM (finance) and general manager (O and M). The appointment will be made on a...
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A Freedom Fighter’s Idea Revolutionised India’s Rail Travel Making it...
In a 2005 column for The Hindu, historian Ramachandra Guha argued that since the dawn of Independence, there are only a few Government of India ministers who “shall be remembered for having carried...
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