As IndiGo’s massive flight cancellations continue to disrupt travel across the country, the Indian Railways has stepped forward with urgent measures to handle the surge of stranded passengers. In a swift response to the unfolding crisis, Railways has added 116 extra coaches across 37 major trains, and approved five additional special train services under the Read More…
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Southern Railway to Offer Bedrolls in Sleeper Class — Comfort Upgrade for Millions of Passengers
Southern Railway is introducing bed sheets and pillows for non-AC sleeper class travelers—a facility that was previously exclusive to AC coaches. Starting January 1, passengers on select express trains will be able to request bedrolls for a small additional fee. The initiative aims to make long journeys more comfortable, particularly during chilly winter nights and Read More…
Railways Ministry Orders X to Remove 285 Stampede Videos, Citing Ethical Concerns
New Delhi: In response to the tragic February 15 stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, which claimed at least 18 lives, the Ministry of Railways has directed social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to remove 285 links containing videos of the incident. Citing ethical concerns, the ministry warned that the circulation of such sensitive content Read More…
Kerala Rejects Centre’s Proposal to Build Additional Rail Lines Using State Funds
In a session of the Kerala Assembly, State Transport Minister Ahmed Devarkovil made it clear that Kerala cannot accept the Central Government’s proposal to construct the third and fourth rail lines using state funds. The minister was responding to a calling attention motion raised by legislators regarding the state’s railway development projects. Minister V. Abdurahiman Read More…




