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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...
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Wi-Fi to New Beds: Project Utkrisht Will Enhance Your Railways Experience
Indian Railways is in the process of undertaking a modernisation drive for some trains, under a banner called “Project Utkrisht”. According to the New Indian Express, this should put an end to...
View ArticleVideo: Check Out India’s 1st Food Vending Machine On-Board a Running Train!
On Friday, June 8, 2018, the Coimbatore-Bengaluru UDAY Express was flagged off. There are thousands of trains that run daily, except that this train was special, it had a vending machine on it! NDTV...
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Railways’ New Way to Ensure Cleanliness? WhatsApp Groups & Recycled Water!
We all are a part of WhatsApp groups. There is always that one large family group, a group for work, and another one to discuss well, anything under the sun. According to the Financial Express, the...
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Mumbai Rains: Railways Builds ‘Waterproof’ Engine That’ll Work in 12 Inches...
While monsoons in Mumbai create the most romantic atmosphere at its iconic public spots, more often than not, the rains prove to be a bane to the common people. Hosts of office goers, wait at the...
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IRCTC’s ‘Madad’&‘Menu’ Apps Launched: Now Check MRP Before Ordering Food On...
In an effort to tackle two critical issues—passenger grievances and overcharging of food items—the Indian Railways and IRCTC will be launching two apps, ‘Rail Madad’ and ‘Menu on Rails’, respectively...
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Delhi to Meerut in 60 Minutes: 10 Awesome Facts About This High-Speed Corridor!
Awaiting clearance from the Delhi government, the high-speed Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), will cut the travel time between Delhi and Meerut by around 60 minutes, reports the Times of India....
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10 Awesome New Ideas by IRCTC Making Train Travel Better for Passengers!
This year has been a year of innovation and change for the Indian Railways. Trying to obliterate the conception that most people have, the national carrier has aimed to be cleaner, greener and above...
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88 Life-Saving Equipment, Meds To Now Be Available on All Trains & Stations!
The Indian Railways has been taking measures to improve medical facilities in response to the death of a railway officer due to cardiac arrest, on a Jaipur-Kota train. The Supreme Court then issued...
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Train Running Late? Here’s The Meal You Are Entitled To, Courtesy IRCTC!
Being right on time, every time is a tad bit difficult. The Indian Railways has its fair share of delays as well. While some waits are short, others run into hours that are frankly agonising. The...
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Sunday ‘Mega Blocks’ by Railways to Affect Train Schedules: All You Need To...
Planning a weekend getaway? You may need to put them on hold, as the Railways is planning a ‘Mega Block.’ What does this mean? A ‘Mega Block’ refers to a disruption of services by the national carrier,...
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Railways Runs Relief Sorties on Trolleys in Flood-Hit Assam, Provides Food &...
The Indian Railways is leaving no stone unturned to help people affected by the Assam floods. From providing relief in the form of food and medicines to transporting them to shelters, the national...
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Poverty-Stricken Father-Daughter Duo Avert Major Train Accident, Save 2000...
Open any news website, and you will inevitably read a story about a rail accident in some corner of India. Little surprise that when a major train accident is averted, it makes the news. More so when...
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Clean Toilets To Charging Points: Now ‘Train Captains’ To Solve Your On-Board...
For the Railways, you, the passenger, have always been the top priority. Hence, it is little wonder that all Railway initiatives are based on passenger feedback. For safety and security, a panic button...
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8 New Feature-Packed Trains That Could Change The Way Indians Travel
The Indian Railways has always strived to make train journeys for you as pleasant as possible. If you rewind a few years, trains were notorious for poor hygiene, running late and generally being...
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Andheri Bridge Collapse: Hero Driver Stops Train Just 55m from Tragedy, Saves...
At around 7.30 this morning, a section on the Gokhale bridge in Andheri, Mumbai, collapsed. The bridge was a part of the Andheri railway station and collapsed on the tracks. The highly dangerous...
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IRCTC Refund Rules: 11 Instances Under Which Railways Will Disqualify Your...
IRCTC offers a facility that safeguards you from losses in case something untoward happens with your ticket booking, and there are many clauses and conditions, which determine whether the partial or...
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New ID Proof for Train Travel: Railways Will Now Accept Aadhaar, DL in...
Are you worried about leaving your documents somewhere, or losing them while you travel? Well, thanks to the IRCTC DigiLocker, you can now leave your important documents like the passport, PAN Card,...
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