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Puja inside a moving train? Railways says coach was booked for over 3 lakh

A viral video shows puja rituals being performed inside a moving train.
Published on Jul 14, 2026 12:00 am IST

Representational image of first Indian bullet train put up. Where project stands

Tunnel-boring work at Vikhroli on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project earlier this month, and (inset) the train image at the ministry in Delhi on Monday.
Updated on May 19, 2026 03:23 pm IST

Vendor dips cucumbers in green liquid at Bihar railway station. Watch

A viral video captured a vendor dipping cucumbers in green liquid before selling them to passengers.
Published on May 09, 2026 02:09 pm IST

Colour themes, PVC flooring: Vaishnaw inspects upgraded Amrit Bharat coaches

The colour scheme has been introduced in the sample coach of Amri Bharat trains, to offer a modern, elegant and uniform aesthetic.
Updated on Apr 06, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Man calls out mess left by Class 10 students on train to Manali

A man showed trash scattered across a railway coach, calling out poor behaviour by students on a Manali trip.
Published on Mar 16, 2026 06:02 pm IST

Stone hurled at Vande Bharat Express near Aluva, probe launched

No passengers were injured and only minor damage was caused to the train, officials said.
Published on Mar 08, 2026 01:53 pm IST

Varanasi high-speed rail corridor to end at Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan

A senior government official said that a high-powered committee is in place to approve the Influence Zone Plan (IZP), with respect to the transit-oriented development node of Nizammudin-Sarai Kale Khan multimodal transit hub (MMTH). (HT Archive)
Updated on Feb 27, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Bengaluru gets two high-speed rail corridors in Union Budget 2026. Check routes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans for seven high-speed rail corridors in India, with two of them connecting Bengaluru to other major cities in the south. (Image used for representation).
Published on Feb 02, 2026 04:35 pm IST

Budget 2026: 7 high-speed rail corridors; 277830 cr for capital expenditure

The high-speed rail corridors seek to promote environmentally sustainable passenger systems. (PTI)
Updated on Feb 01, 2026 07:58 pm IST

Bengaluru-Mumbai travel time slashed? Duronto Express on the cards, says report

This comes in response to passenger demand for faster options after a recent bi-weekly train disappointed with its lengthy journey.
Published on Jan 16, 2026 09:07 am IST

Eurostar surprises its 400 millionth passenger on London to Amsterdam journey

Eurostar reached a landmark moment as its 400 millionth passenger received a surprise during a routine journey.
Published on Jan 15, 2026 05:26 pm IST

Watch: Ticket checker saves woman from near-fatal fall at Tambaram station

A video of the incident was later shared on X (formerly Twitter) by GMS Railway.
Published on Dec 24, 2025 01:16 pm IST

Station master saves man from near-fatal fall in dramatic rescue in Karnataka

South Western Railway shared the video of the incident on X.
Updated on Dec 20, 2025 10:34 am IST

Man drives Mahindra Thar onto Dimapur railway tracks, gets stuck. Watch

The incident took place on December 16, 2025, at around 11:35 pm.
Updated on Dec 19, 2025 09:30 am IST

Railways makes changes in Tatkal ticket booking at reservation counters: Details

Passengers will have to provide a one-time password, received on their mobile phones, to book Tatkal train tickets from railway reservation counters.
Published on Dec 03, 2025 05:55 pm IST

RRB NTPC CBT-II schedule 2025 announced; key exam-day instructions issued

RRB NTPC CBT-II schedule 2025: Candidates will be able to download their e-call letters starting four days before the exam date, as indicated in the exam city and date intimation link.
Updated on Nov 26, 2025 07:32 pm IST

Passenger takes bath in corridor of moving train, Railways reacts

The video showed the passenger casually pouring water over himself and scrubbing in the open passageway just outside the toilet.
Updated on Nov 12, 2025 12:36 pm IST

Eagle smashes through train windscreen in Jammu and Kashmir, loco pilot injured

An eagle broke a train’s windscreen in Jammu and Kashmir and injured the pilot.
Published on Nov 08, 2025 06:33 pm IST

Minor found dead on railway track in UP's Hardoi, family alleges foul play

CO Ankit Mishra said a case of "run-over" was reported near Baghauli and that all possible angles are being investigated.
Published on Nov 07, 2025 10:13 pm IST

Man calls helpline over faulty charging point, railway fixes it in 15 minutes

The incident occurred around 5:27 pm on the Ten Jam Express.
Published on Oct 31, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Video of woman smashing train window after her purse gets stolen sparks debate

Having lost her purse mid-journey, the woman grew upset over the lack of immediate help from railway staff and police.
Published on Oct 30, 2025 09:27 am IST

24-year-old man suffers jaw dislocation on train. Doctor fixes it in seconds

The incident happened while the train was passing through Kerala.
Published on Oct 22, 2025 11:03 am IST

Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews passenger movement at railway board war room

Earlier, the Union Minister also visited New Delhi and Anand Vihar Railway stations and interacted with passengers to get feedback on arrangements made by Indian Railways for them.
Published on Oct 21, 2025 09:35 pm IST

RRB JE Recruitment 2025: Indicative notice out for 2,570 JE and other posts

RRB JE Recruitment 2025: Applicants aged 18 to 33 are required to verify Aadhaar details. Further updates will be available on official RRB websites. (Representative image)
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 12:10 pm IST

Indian Railways passenger vents frustration as noisy kids disrupt journey

An Indian Railways passenger ranted on Reddit after noisy kids disturbed his Vande Bharat journey.
Published on Oct 06, 2025 06:05 pm IST

Second superfast train on Bengaluru-Mumbai route? MP gets railway ministry nod

BJP MP Tejaswi Surya, who represents Bengaluru South in the Lok Sabha, said that in the last three decades, despite the growth of both cities, "we had only one superfast train between Bengaluru and Mumbai."
Published on Sept 27, 2025 02:39 pm IST

Passenger forced to give up reserved window seat as man rests feet on it

A passenger gave up his window seat after another traveller rested feet on it, sparking debate.
Published on Sept 23, 2025 04:29 pm IST

Vande Bharat Sleeper to be launched soon? Railway minister's announcement

Photo for representation.
Published on Sept 23, 2025 04:29 pm IST

Earphones on, 2 class 12 students run over by train in Lucknow

The victims were identified as Akshat Maurya, 18, of Deva in Barabanki and Karan Patel, 18, of Pukharapurwa in Sitapur. Both were the only sons of their families.
Updated on Aug 21, 2025 06:35 am IST

RITES Recruitment 2025: Apply for 30 senior technical assistant posts by Aug 23

The job description asked candidates to apply only if they can work under pressure without losing precision.
Updated on Aug 16, 2025 03:52 pm IST