Thiruvananthapuram: Season tickets will no longer be available through the Indian Railways’ UTS on Mobile app (Unreserved Ticketing System). The Railways have directed passengers to book and renew season tickets exclusively through their new integrated app, RailOne. RailOne is a unified application that brings together multiple railway service apps on a single platform. While unreserved Read More…
New Delhi: Train journeys across India have become more expensive from today, as the Indian Railways’ revised passenger fare structure officially comes into effect. The increase applies to both non-AC and AC coaches in Mail and Express trains, with fares raised by 2 paise per kilometre. For non-AC passengers, this translates into an additional ₹10 Read More…
New Delhi: Indian Railways has announced stricter measures for passengers carrying luggage beyond the prescribed weight limits, introducing additional charges for excess baggage. The move comes soon after the Railways increased fares for long-distance train services, signaling a broader tightening of travel regulations. Drawing parallels with airline baggage policies, the Railways said carrying luggage beyond Read More…
Train passengers carrying luggage beyond the prescribed free allowance will have to pay extra charges, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha. He was responding to a question raised by MP Vemireddy Prabhakar Reddy, who asked whether baggage rules followed at airports would also be implemented for train travel. In a written reply, the Read More…
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reaffirmed that India continues to offer one of the most affordable railway ticket systems in the world, far cheaper than those in developed and even neighbouring nations. Speaking in the Lok Sabha, he revealed that the Indian Railways provided a massive ₹60,000-crore subsidy last year to keep fares Read More…
In a major boost to Kerala’s transportation infrastructure, Indian Railways has begun preparing a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a massive 750-km expansion of the state’s rail network. The plan, considered one of the biggest railway upgrades Kerala has seen in decades, aims to ease congestion, increase train frequency, and significantly cut travel times across Read More…
The Indian Railways has announced the launch of the Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express. The high-speed train is set to be a game-changer for Malayalis living in Bengaluru, offering faster, more comfortable, and convenient travel — especially during holidays and festival seasons. As per the proposed schedule, the Vande Bharat will depart Bengaluru at 5:00 AM Read More…
New Delhi: Delivering festive cheer to railway staff, the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a ₹1,865.68 crore bonus package for over one million railway employees. Each employee will receive the equivalent of a 78-day bonus as recognition for their performance. The Cabinet also cleared key measures to boost medical education, Read More…
Indian Railways has announced a new rule for train ticket booking through the IRCTC app. Starting October 1, the first 15 minutes of ticket reservation will be exclusively available to users who have linked their Aadhaar details with their IRCTC accounts. This move is aimed at ensuring fair ticket availability for general passengers and preventing Read More…
The South Western Railway has extended three special weekly train services between SMVT Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram North until the end of December, ensuring continued festive season connectivity. The SMVT Bengaluru–Thiruvananthapuram North Weekly Express (0655) will now run until December 26, while the Thiruvananthapuram North–SMVT Bengaluru Weekly Express Special has been extended to December 28. Similarly, Read More…