Kashmir’s First Ever Railway Line
Chander Suta Dogra writes in the Outlook Magazine about the first railway line of the Kashmir Valley. Covering a 60km stretch from Budgam to Anantnag, the line is now ready and is expected to be...
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Indian Railways Gets Tech-Savvy
If the Indian Railways executes the latest plans on its desk, passengers on premier trains like Shatabdi and Rajdhani will soon be able to access high-speed internet as well as audio and video...
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Hope continues to seep through times of distress
It has been difficult for us here at The Better India to continue to keep our spirits high during these times. The Mumbai tragedy has shaken our belief in a secure and progressive nation. And when we...
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The Train of Awakening
This is no ordinary train journey. This is a train where the journey itself is the destination. A train that will carry 350 passengers in the age group of 18 to 25 on an 18-day trip from Delhi to...
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They Have Rescued Over 47,000 Runaway Children From Railway Platforms And...
Support SATHI, Make an Impact! Subam stays in Agra, mostly with his aunt. One day, on his way home, he happened to lose some money. The fear of getting scolded made him run away from home. A team from...
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6 Steps Proposed By The Government That Could Make Railway Stations As Clean...
From wi-fi enabled railway stations to outsourcing of cleaning staff, the Ministry of Railways has big plans to transform railway stations. Here are six steps proposed by the Ministry to make railway...
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Mahatma Gandhi Was Against This, But Time Would Prove How It United The Country
The Indian Railways, which is considered to be the lifeline of the country, was once opposed by the father of the nation. Watch the interesting story behind the engineering marvel and how it came to...
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[Infographic] The #RailBudget2015 In A Nutshell
Here's an infographic that gives you a quick summary of all the salient features of the Railways Budget 2015 presented by Suresh Prabhu Share: Facebook | Twitter
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You can now check Indian Rail Schedules on Google Maps
Now you can access train schedules on Google Transit and plan your travel better. Here is all you need to know about this latest facility. Indian Railways has earned yet another feather in its cap with...
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IN PICTURES: Journey of the Only Rail Coach Manufacturing Unit in the World...
While comfortably enjoying your way across railway tracks in India, ever wondered how far we have come since the first railway coach was manufactured? Here is a look at some of the fabulous coaches...
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An Engineer Adopted a Railway Station. What He and His Team Did With It in 4...
A man adopted a railway station in Mumbai and within a few months changed the way it looked. Here is how he made it possible. Visit King's Circle railway station in Mumbai and you'll be in for a...
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20 Incredible Facts About Indian Railways That You Probably Did Not Know
Do you know everything about the next train you will catch? Or the next station you will visit? Here are 20 facts about the Indian Railways you might not be aware of. Indian Railways - the lifeline of...
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MY STORY: This is Why I Can Not Stop Travelling by Indian Trains
In the MY STORY section, we present some of the most compelling and pertinent stories and experiences shared with us by our readers. Do you have something to share? Write to us:...
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A Glimpse into the State-Of-The-Art Railways & Fire Fighting Systems of the...
The Asaf Jah dynasty ruled Hyderabad state from 1724 to 1948. The state had its own army, airline, telecommunications system, postal system, railway network, currency, and radio broadcasting service....
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5 Spectacular Mountain Railway Journeys of India You Must Experience
Look beyond your desktop. Close your laptops. Glance around. And think: When was the last time you took a vacation? Or breathed the cool, crisp mountain air, to be precise? If it was ages ago, then...
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IN PICTURES: India, as Seen through Its Train Journeys
We, as a country, take pride in the one mode of transportation that connects many far flung corners of India with one another. We love our railways. And to celebrate that collective love, here are some...
View ArticleWhen a Tweet to the Railways Got a Son a Wheelchair for His Paralysed Father....
Close on the heels of the incident where the Ministry of Railways came to the rescue of a woman passenger who tweeted that she was feeling harassed on the train, here's another heart-warming incident...
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The Indian Railways Is Hiring for More than 18,000 Positions. Learn More Here.
The Indian Railways — India's largest employer — has announced its latest round of recruitment. The Railway Recruitment Board has issued a notice inviting applicants for 18,252 non-technical positions...
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India’s First Blind-Friendly Train Will Chug off from Mysuru Today
The Mysuru Railway Station, which has the distinction of becoming the first visually challenged-friendly railway station in India, is in the news again. India's first Braille-embedded train, which runs...
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IN PICTURES: An Indian Artist Portrays Train Engines in a Way They Were Never...
Kishore Pratim Biswas used to live near a locomotive workshop in Kolkata when he was a child. It was very easy for one to spot steam locomotives every now and then, and as an enthusiastic 5-year-old...
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