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Delhi HC says Delhi has become 'mandi' for child trafficking, seeks police's response on PIL

Delhi HC says Delhi has become 'mandi' for child trafficking, seeks police's response on PIL
Published on Apr 01, 2026 06:40 pm IST

Indian railways to hike fare on long-distance travel from Dec 26: Here's why

The ministry added that under the new regime, Indian railways will continue its focus on efficiency, cost containment, and operational reforms in order to achieve the goal of affordable and accessible transport for Indian masses.
Updated on Dec 21, 2025 04:53 pm IST

Route, fare, features: All about the 3 new Amrit Bharat trains starting today

The Amrit Bharat Express has become popular among the middle-class population for providing a safe and affordable travel option.
Published on Oct 01, 2025 12:02 pm IST

Borderlands 4: Release date, time, where to play, editions and more

Borderlands 4 release date, time and more
Published on Sept 08, 2025 09:20 pm IST

12,000 trains to be operated in Bihar during Diwali, Chhath: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The railways minister said that a Vande Bharat train will be started between Purnia and Patna.
Published on Aug 21, 2025 12:20 am IST

Railways launches round trip package scheme with 20% discount on return fares

The scheme is open to all classes and trains, except those with flexi-fare pricing, and only applies to confirmed tickets.
Published on Aug 09, 2025 03:00 pm IST

Pune-Nagpur-Pune Vande Bharat Express gets approval, service to begin soon

The ministry of railways is currently engaged in technical assessments and on-site route inspections through its engineering department and senior officials. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 06, 2025 10:47 pm IST

Railway fares to be hiked for AC, non-AC classes from July 1

The passengers of ordinary sleeper class and first class will also have to pay half paisa per km more for train journey from July 1.
Published on Jun 30, 2025 07:15 pm IST

Indian Railways announces new rules for Tatkal tickets from July. What are they?

The changes in the rules might provide relief to common-end users during Tatkal bookings.
Updated on Jun 11, 2025 04:16 pm IST

Railway Ministry files FIR against catering staff for beating up passenger

Railway Ministry has tweeted that action has been taken against the man involved in the assault case.
Published on May 08, 2025 06:30 pm IST

Railways sent 7 takedown notices to platforms since Dec

HT’s random sampling of the targeted content revealed that while some tweets have been removed, others remain accessible. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Mar 21, 2025 07:24 am IST

All about SwaRail, the new Indian Railways ‘Super App’

The Ministry of Railways has introduced ‘SwaRail’; What it calls a ‘SuperApp’ which is “a one-stop solution offering comprehensive railway services.”
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:49 pm IST

Govt employees can now book LTC trips on India's best 385 luxury trains

LTC dream travel list: 385 premium trains, including Vande Bharat and Tejas, now accessible to government employees under LTC!
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 01:57 pm IST

Railway Board to offer options of streams to officers recruited via CSE

Railway Board has decided to offer options of streams to officers recruited via CSE since 2022. (HT file image)
Published on Oct 22, 2024 12:45 pm IST

Advance railway berth booking period slashed to 60 days

The Railway Board have cited high cancellation rates and wastage of berths behind its latest decision.
Updated on Oct 18, 2024 09:46 am IST

TMC MP claims Vande Bharat cost up by 50%, railways ministry hits back

TMC MP Saket Gokhale claimed that the Centre revised the 58,000 crores contract for making Vande Bharat sleeper trains
Published on Sept 16, 2024 02:58 pm IST

Stationmasters hold protest for various demands 

For various demands pending with the Ministry of Railways, the Association of Railway Stationmasters staged protest on Monday. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/HT)
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 10:14 am IST

Evening briefing: Railways issues helpline numbers in Gonda accident; and more

Passengers and locals near the derailed coaches of the Dibrugarh Express train which led to two deaths and 25 injured (PTI Photo)
Published on Jul 18, 2024 06:43 pm IST

Dibrugarh Express accident: Railways issues helpline numbers

Two killed, 25 injured in train accident in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 04:32 pm IST

Passenger's 'horror' on Delhi-bound train as ticketless people his block way

Snapshot of the women occupying the space on the train.
Published on May 02, 2024 01:05 pm IST

Vaishnaw urges Karnataka govt to fast-track Bengaluru suburban rail project

The 148 km Bengaluru suburban rail proposal with four corridors has been a much delayed project, languishing for decades.
Published on Mar 15, 2024 01:20 pm IST

Railways Ministry shares ‘casual hai’ meme to talk about passenger safety

Passengers sitting next to the door of a moving train.
Published on Jan 04, 2024 06:14 pm IST

Ministry of Railways shares video of 'beast' Wag12B, Internet reacts

Snapshot of Wag12B in action.
Published on Dec 05, 2023 11:01 am IST

Railways Ministry hops on ‘Just looking like a wow’ trend. Here’s how

Vande Bharat Express passing through a station in Kerala.
Published on Nov 06, 2023 04:29 pm IST

South Western Railway to operate special trains for Ganesh Chaturthi festival

The SWR said in a circular on Thursday that two special trains are being added for today and tomorrow, i.e., Friday and Saturday in view of the festive season. (HT File Photo)
Published on Sept 15, 2023 04:47 pm IST

New 175 cr ROB set to enhance commuting at Para-Rajajipuram

This project encompasses the construction of a two-lane flyover. (Represemtative photo from PTI)
Updated on Sept 12, 2023 09:33 pm IST

Day after Musk changes Twitter logo, Railways asks what ‘X’ sign on coach means

The post received over 1,000 likes and was retweeted nearly a 100 times. (Twitter/South Western Railway)
Published on Jul 25, 2023 02:13 pm IST

Odisha train accident: Rail minister Vaishnaw says ‘root cause’ identified

Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Published on Jun 04, 2023 10:46 am IST

Odisha tragedy: How many trains cancelled, diverted. Railways' latest data

Rescue operation being conducted at the site following the recent accident where two passenger trains and a goods train collided with each other, in Balasore on Saturday.
Published on Jun 03, 2023 08:12 pm IST

Railways to begin online bookings for pets on trains: Report

Representational Image
Published on May 05, 2023 04:11 pm IST