Indian Railways has officially banned the filming of reels and short videos at railway stations, on train tracks, and inside trains. Citing safety hazards and disruptions to passengers, the Southern Railway has announced that violators will face a ₹1000 fine, and in serious cases, arrest under Railway Safety Rules. Authorities warn that shooting videos in Read More…
New Delhi: The Indian Railways has issued a fresh directive mandating that Emergency Quota (EQ) ticket requests must be submitted at least 24 hours before the train’s scheduled departure. This policy change follows the recent update in which reservation charts are now finalized eight hours before train departure—leaving no room for same-day EQ requests. The Read More…
The Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division is all set to launch India’s first mobile app designed exclusively to assist differently-abled passengers, especially those using wheelchairs. This pioneering initiative aims to simplify and enhance the travel experience for thousands who face mobility challenges. The app will allow wheelchair users to notify station authorities in advance about their travel Read More…
New Delhi: In a remarkable humanitarian effort, Indian Railways has rescued more than 16,000 vulnerable children across the country in just one year under its ongoing mission ‘Operation Nanhe Farishtey’. These include runaways, abducted kids, and children found abandoned on trains and at railway stations. Among the rescued, over 3,000 were girls. In 2024 alone, Read More…
Indian Railways will implement its first fare hike in years starting July 1, 2025. As per the new structure, fares for non-AC mail and express trains will increase by one paise per kilometre, while AC classes will see a rise of two paise per kilometre. Suburban and second-class journeys up to 500 km remain unaffected, Read More…
Indian Railways has slashed the number of waiting list tickets to just 25% of total available berths. The new rule, aimed at improving passenger experience and ensuring safety, is set to roll out this week. Under the new system, once the 25% threshold of waiting list tickets is reached for a train, no further bookings Read More…
New Delhi – The Indian Railways has rolled out a major reform in Tatkal ticket booking. From now on, IRCTC accounts linked with Aadhaar will get exclusive access during the crucial first 10 minutes of Tatkal ticket sales, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. This is a significant shift from the current system, where even authorized Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: In a move to tighten security following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Indian Railways has made it compulsory for every passenger traveling on a group ticket to carry valid identity proof during the journey. The Southern Railway has issued strict orders to ticket examiners and Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel to enforce this Read More…
New Delhi: In a bold move to improve passenger comfort, Indian Railways has announced a new policy starting May 1, which will prohibit passengers with waitlisted tickets from boarding Sleeper and AC coaches. The change is designed to enhance the experience for travelers with confirmed tickets and ensure smooth travel operations. Under the new rule, Read More…
Mumbai: In a groundbreaking move to enhance passenger convenience, Central Railway has installed an ATM onboard the Mumbai–Manmad Panchavati Express, marking the first-ever banking service on an Indian train. This pioneering initiative aims to bring banking services directly to commuters. The ATM, operated by a private bank, has been strategically set up in a secure Read More…