In a major push toward inclusive and affordable transportation, Indian Railways is strengthening its focus on non-air-conditioned (non-AC) travel while continuing to provide significant subsidies on passenger fares. The move is aimed at benefiting millions of daily commuters, especially those from economically weaker sections, by ensuring access to low-cost travel options across the country. Focus.
Several trains were cancelled in the Howrah and Asansol railway divisions of Eastern Railway, causing significant inconvenience to thousands of passengers, particularly candidates appearing for the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Group-D examination. The sudden disruption affected both suburban and long-distance services on one of eastern India’s busiest railway corridors. According to railway officials, the cancellations.
In view of the massive rush of cricket fans travelling to watch the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, Northern Railway has announced a special train service from Delhi to Ahmedabad. The initiative aims to help spectators reach the venue comfortably for the highly anticipated final between India and New Zealand scheduled for March.
In a significant step aimed at improving the transportation of agricultural produce from the Northeast, Indian Railways has announced plans to introduce refrigerated parcel vans to help transport Mizoram’s perishable goods to major markets across the country. The initiative is expected to benefit farmers and traders by ensuring that fruits, vegetables, and other perishables reach.
New Delhi: Indian Railways continues to maintain enhanced operational preparedness this week with the running of special trains to facilitate safe, smooth, timely and comfortable travel for passengers during the ongoing Holi festive rush across the country, an official statement said on Tuesday. During this period, more than 5.5 million passengers travelled from stations under.
Dehradun, March 3, 2026 — Travelling by train in Uttarakhand is expected to be very difficult for passengers before April 24, as confirmed rail updates indicate that ten pairs of trains will not run during this period. The disruption is linked to ongoing railway works and maintenance activities, severely affecting normal train services in the.
Jammu: Passengers have thanked the railways for the successful operation of the special train between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra station and Srinagar in J&K on Tuesday. Raghvender Singh, public relations inspector, Jammu railways, said today, Northern Railway’s Jammu Division strives to provide its passengers with the best possible facilities and comfortable travel. He said.
