The Latest Breaking News from Indian Railways

National Electricity Policy 2026: 7 Big Changes Revealed

For nearly two decades, India's electricity policy has remained largely unchanged while the country's power needs have grown at an unprecedented pace. Now, the government is preparing what could become the biggest transformation of the electricity sector since 2005. From electricity pricing and competition to industrial power access and future-ready…

MyLifeXP · Jul 14

Railways Explains Viral Train Puja Video, Says It Was Held in ₹3 Lakh Private Saloon Coach

A video showing a religious ceremony inside a moving train has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread curiosity and debate over whether such rituals are permitted on Indian Railways.

Whats Hot · Jul 13

India's first hydrogen-powered train is ready: PM Modi likely to inaugurate it on July 17; Check route, speed & features

India is set to launch its first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana. Narendra Modi is expected to inaugurate the landmark green initiative on July 17. Following the flag-off, the train is expected to begin commercial operations on the Jind–Sonipat route, operating two round trips daily. The train uses hydrogen fuel…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Railways showed the way. What should India electrify next?

If railway electrification was one of the defining infrastructure decisions of the twentieth century, the electrification and redesign of India’s freight system may yet become one of the defining strategic decisions of the twenty-first.

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Indian Railways approves Kavach deployment worth Rs 270 crore on 631 route kms

Indian Railways has approved the installation of Kavach, an indigenous automatic train protection system, on 631 route kilometers of East Coast Railway for Rs 270 crore. This move aims to significantly boost railway safety by preventing collisions and over-speeding. The expansion covers crucial sections in Odisha and neighboring areas, enhancing…

The Economic Times · Jun 22

How a Rs 5 dispute ended Indian Railways paying Rs 10,000 as compensation

Indian Railways must refund five rupees to a passenger. The railways also have to pay ten thousand rupees in costs. This follows a consumer commission ruling in Ludhiana. The passenger received less refund than expected after cancelling a train ticket. Railways failed to inform the passenger about a bank deduction.…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

"Will significantly improve ticket booking efficiency": ZRUCC Southern Railway member on IRCTC website upgrade

Indian Railways is set for a major digital upgrade. The passenger reservation system will see its ticket booking capacity surge from 32,000 to 1.5 lakh tickets per minute. This enhancement aims to boost efficiency and prevent server failures during peak booking times. A new, improved IRCTC website is slated for…

The Economic Times · Jun 14

IRCTC new website launch date announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw : Faster ticket booking, tatkal booking status, seat choice feature and more

New IRCTC Website launch: Indian Railways is set to launch a revamped IRCTC website by July 15, promising a significantly smoother online ticket booking experience. The upgrade boasts a five-fold increase in booking capacity and a ten-fold jump in enquiry speed. Passengers can anticipate new features like seat choice, a…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

IRCTC cracks down on fake accounts, expands AI surveillance in kitchens

IRCTC has deactivated millions of suspicious user IDs to combat fraudulent train ticket bookings. This move addresses passenger concerns about ticket availability. Simultaneously, artificial intelligence is now monitoring over 800 railway kitchens. Smart cameras detect hygiene violations, ensuring improved food safety standards for passengers across the Indian Railways network.

The Economic Times · Jun 5

India joins elite heavy-haul railway club, targets lower logistical costs: DFCCIL MD

India now operates heavy-haul freight railways, joining a select global group. The nation is adopting advanced technologies and global best practices to boost safety and efficiency in freight operations. This initiative aims to significantly lower India's logistics costs, which are currently higher than the global average.

The Economic Times · Jun 5