The Latest Breaking News from Railways

In March 2025, the Ministry of Railways had stated that most of its divisions maintain “over 90% punctuality”. Behind the headline figure lies the everyday reality of passengers, with the punctuality index actually declining. Reliance on diesel locomotives, signal failures and congestion lead to most delays, data show and experts say.

Train Talk: ‘How can we feel confident that these plans will translate into more reliable train journeys and fares that are value for money?’

At around 9.30 pm on Saturday, as the crush swelled on platform numbers 13 and 14 at New Delhi Railway Station, Ramkumar Manjhi began to panic. 

Authorities from the Indian Railways distributed large quantities of cash outside the mortuaries of three Delhi hospitals to family members of victims killed in Saturday night’s stampede.

At least 18 people were killed after a stampede broke out at 10 pm on Saturday night at the New Delhi Railway Station. Eyewitnesses told Newslaundry the stampede took place when passengers were waiting to board a train to Prayagraj to attend the Kumbh Mela. Some said a Railways announcement…

Private and public vehicles of devotees will be parked in the parking lots of respective routes. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Railways has advised passengers to check the latest train schedules before embarking on their journey. Read further on Dynamite News:

The farmers have been agitating against the Centre for a legal guarantee of a minimum support price for their crops. Read further on Dynamite News:

Indian Railways on Thursday conducted a successful trial run on the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge. Read further on Dynamite News: