Tag: Indian Railways
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Chenab Rail Bridge Set to Open as Jammu and Kashmir’s Newest Global Tourist Landmark
The Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir has become one of the biggest tourist attractions because of the amazing engineering coupled with the stunning natural scenery of the area. It is built on the river Chenab in the district of Reasi and serves as a part of the USBRL (Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link) project, whose ... -
Supreme Court Mandates Passenger Insurance for Railway Counter Tickets from October 27
Supreme Court of India has instructed Indian Railways to provide insurance cover for all the train tickets bought from the ticket counters of the railway stations from October 27, 2026. The instruction was made by a panel of Justices consisting of Ahsanuddin Amanullah and R. Mahadevan during a case related to safety of railways and ... -
India’s First Vande Bharat Freight EMU Hits 130 Kmph in Trial Run on Ahmedabad-Mumbai Route
With the trial run of India’s first Vande Bharat freight EMU at 130 kmph from Ahmedabad to Mumbai Central, India has achieved an important milestone in terms of achieving faster transport of freight by rail. This trial run has been carried out as a part of Indian Railways’ initiative towards achieving faster and better freight ... -
Indian Railways to Unveil India’s First 280 kmph Bullet Train by 2027
India is getting nearer to a significant milestone in its development of high-speed trains, as the country will get its first domestically made 280 kmph train by 2027. The high-speed train, which will be created under the Indian Railways’ domestic manufacturing initiative, is scheduled to be rolled out in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor. As ... -
RRB JE Recruitment 2026: Apply for 4,098 Junior Engineer Vacancies, Check Eligibility and Important Dates
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have notified the indicative notification for RRB JE Recruitment 2026 through the Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) 04/2026. This recruitment process is expected to recruit 4,098 candidates for the technical posts such as Junior Engineer (JE), Depot Material Superintendent (DMS), and Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA). Online registration will start in ... -
IRCTC Monsoon Special Tourist Trains: Routes, Ticket Booking, Prices and Tour Packages Explained
During the monsoon season, many regions in India turn into lush green spots and become one of the most sought-after seasons for rail tourism in India. IRCTC runs various special trains and tourist packages during this season for those who wish to visit places with scenic views, pilgrimage tours, and heritage sites by having accommodation, ... -
Experts ask, “Why was a whopping 39 lakh online bookings allowed by Indian Railways until yesterday amid lockdown?”
Questions have been raised about why the Indian Railways online bookings were open during the lockdown period. As per Indian Railways, it was available for passengers to book tickets for journeys after April 14, which was supposedly the last day of the 21-day lockdown. On Tuesday, the Indian Railways suspended all passenger trains after Prime ... -
Indian Railway coaches turned into COVID-19 quarantine wards
Taking the fight against Coronavirus to the next level, the Indian government is transforming the oldest coaches of the railways into isolation wards in the wake of the pandemic outbreak. Indian railways is the fourth-biggest transportation network in the world spread across all states and union territories. As the number of Coronavirus cases continues to ... -
Cyclone Dana Forces Indian Railways to Cancel Key Train Routes – Full Details
With Cyclone Dana fast approaching the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal, Indian Railways has canceled over 300 trains to ensure passenger safety. Here’s a breakdown of the impacted trains across various regions. Train Cancellations by Division Railway Division No. of Cancelled Trains Examples of Affected Trains South Eastern Railway 150+ – Howrah-Secunderabad Falaknuma Express ... -
Indian Railways Connects Kashmir Valley With Rest Of India Through USBRL
Indian Railways has made a significant achievement in a project called the Udhampur-Baramulla-Srinagar Rail Link, commonly known as USBRL. This project aims to connect Kashmir Valley with the rest of India through railways. It’s a challenging task, even more than Atal Tunnel, as it involves building rail lines through the difficult terrain of the Himalayas. ...









