Kochi: The Kerala High Court has upheld the authority of railway officials to take action against people found in an intoxicated condition on railway premises or aboard trains. Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas dismissed a petition challenging Section 145(a) of the Railways Act, 1989, ruling that the provision is not unconstitutional. The section empowers railway authorities Read More…
Shimla: Ten trains on the historic Shimla-Kalka narrow-gauge railway line were cancelled after heavy rain triggered soil slippage and washed away the foundation supporting a section of the track in Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district, officials said on Sunday. The damage occurred between Koti and Gumman railway stations, where continuous rainfall caused the soil beneath the Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram — In the aftermath of the horrific assault aboard a Kerala Express train near Varkala, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Police have intensified raids and inspections across the state to nab intoxicated passengers and restore passenger safety. The move follows a shocking incident in which a 19-year-old woman, identified as Sreekutty, was 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…
On January 27, 2025, dense fog blanketed large parts of North India, severely disrupting train services. Around 15 trains were delayed due to poor visibility and hazardous weather conditions, leading to significant travel inconvenience. Passengers are urged to check real-time train updates before embarking on their journeys. Delayed Trains Include: With trains running several hours Read More…