The introduction of OTP-based authentication for Tatkal ticket booking on selected trains of Central Railway marks a major technological and ethical milestone for Indian Railways. Beginning 6 December 2025, passengers must verify their mobile numbers through a one-time password before a Tatkal ticket is issued—whether booking online via IRCTC, at PRS counters, or through authorized.
New Delhi: The Indian Railways has expanded its modern train fleet, with 144 Vande Bharat services now running across the country’s broad gauge electrified network. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared the update in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha recently — highlighting the government’s push to modernise the nation’s rail infrastructure. Vande Bharat trains.
New Delhi: To avoid rush by ensuring hassle-free ticket booking experience during the upcoming peak festive seasons, the Ministry of Railways on Saturday said that it has decided to formulate a ‘Round Trip Package’ on discounted fare and rebates benefit. More about the Scheme The move will facilitate passengers and redistribute the peak traffic for.
New Delhi, July 14: Indian Railways has announced to install hi-tech CCTV cameras in all 74,000 train coaches and 15,000 locomotives (electric engines) across the country. In view of the safety of the passengers, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has approved this project in the meeting held on 12th July. This project has been trialled in.
New Delhi: Indian Railways has taken a major step to enhance train safety and streamline maintenance by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL). The agreement focuses on the deployment of the Machine Vision Based Inspection System (MVIS), an advanced AI and machine learning technology designed.
New Delhi, June 29: In a major move to enhance passenger convenience, Indian Railways on Sunday announced that it has decided to prepare the reservation chart 8 hours before the train’s departure, instead of the current practice of 4 hours. This change is aimed at reducing the uncertainty faced by passengers, especially those with waitlisted.
Bhopal, June 18: The controversial railway over-bridge at Bhopal’s Aishbagh area, known for its sharp 90-degree turn, is set for a redesign following national criticism through social media trolls and safety concerns. Public Works Department (PWD) sources confirmed that the bridge, which has become a viral subject of memes and ridicule on social media, will.
New Delhi: In a crackdown on unauthorised automated bookings, the Indian Railways on Wednesday said its AI-powered system has deactivated 2.5 crore suspicious user IDs for booking tickets. Moreover, a landmark achievement was recorded on May 22, with the highest-ever per-minute booking of 31,814 tickets, showcasing the robustness and scalability of the upgraded platform. The.
Gandhinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Gujarat on May 26 and 27, during which he will launch and inaugurate a series of development projects across Dahod, Bhuj, and Gandhinagar, cumulatively worth more than Rs 77,000 crore. According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, the Prime Minister will begin his Gujarat.
The scheme aims to transform more than 1,300 railway stations nationwide into modern transport hubs with upgraded passenger amenities and regional architectural integration.
