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rajdhani news

Woman’s first Rajdhani journey turns awkward as passengers dance near her seat

A woman’s Rajdhani train video sparked debate after she complained about passengers dancing inside the coach.
Published on May 17, 2026 11:59 am IST

Assam travel alert: Rajdhani to Vande Bharat, major trains diverted in Jorai

Cooch Behar: Members of the Greater Cooch Behar Peoples' Association block railway tracks during an agitation demanding a separate state of Cooch Behar, at Jorai railway station in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The agitation led to the cancellation of two trains and diversion of several others.
Published on Dec 11, 2024 05:01 pm IST

CCTV cameras along Rly tracks to check stone-pelting

CCTV cameras on rail tracks (For representation only) (HT Photo)
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 04:29 pm IST

Mumbai-Delhi August Kranti Rajdhani Express back on track from today

The August Kranti Rajdhani Express
Published on Jul 03, 2021 07:04 am IST

Railway Board gives approval for 39 more special trains. Check full list here

The Railways had suspended all passenger trains services due to the imposition of a nationwide lockdown from March 25.
Updated on Oct 07, 2020 06:26 pm IST

Get Biryani and Chicken curry on trains from next year, pay more for food

Passengers will get a flavour of the regional cuisine as ‘snack meal’ for 50.
Updated on Nov 15, 2019 10:02 pm IST

Railway board to hike meal prices on Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto trains

The ‘Snack Meal’ shall be of 350 grams portion and shall be made available at 50, inclusive of GST.
Updated on Nov 15, 2019 04:24 pm IST

Rajdhani Express has a narrow escape, races over 14-inch gap in tracks

The Islampur-Delhi Magadh Express saw a major fracture in the rail tracks in the nick of time and applied emergency brakes.
Updated on Sept 24, 2019 12:32 pm IST

You can now track 350 long-distance trains

The outstation trains on Central and Western Railway include Rajdhani, Shatabdi and other intercity trains.
Updated on Sept 12, 2019 01:40 am IST

Woman alleges molestation by Rajdhani staff after being drugged with ice cream

We’re sorry for discomfort, matter is taking necessary attention and under process, said the IRCTC East Zone reacting to the tweet
Published on Aug 07, 2019 06:30 am IST

Rail passenger comfort in mind, govt makes 200% hike in allocation for amenities

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said his aim is to produce 100 such train sets, which will replace the Shatabdi and Rajdhani express trains in the near future.
Updated on Jul 05, 2019 07:05 pm IST

Wi-Fi in trains not cost-effective, will drop plan, Goyal tells Upper House

Goyal also said the railways has no plans to privatise the national transporter or its premium trains such as Rajdhani and Shatabdi express, amid speculation that there was a proposal to rope in private operators.
Updated on Jun 30, 2019 07:01 am IST

Rajdhani mows down 4 near UP’s Etawah

At least four people were killed and 10 others injured after they got hit by the Rajdhani Express near Balrai Railway Station close to Etawah Monday morning.
Updated on Jun 10, 2019 11:19 am IST

Railways’ golden girl: 50 years of the Rajdhani

A Howrah-Delhi Rajdhani in motion. When introduced,this was the fastest train in the country.
Updated on Mar 09, 2019 03:17 pm IST

Coming soon: Faster, more spacious Rajdhani trains

The Indian Railways will soon be able to add two more passenger coaches to Rajdhani and other air-conditioned express trains.
Updated on Feb 22, 2019 07:31 am IST

Sorry, not on the menu! Passengers cannot ‘opt out’ meals on Train 18

A worker cleans the interior of T-18 train which has diffused lighting, automatic doors and footsteps beside GPS-based Passenger Information System,.
Updated on Feb 10, 2019 07:56 pm IST

Rajdhani, Shatabdi likely to get GPS, SOS buttons by March

A Rajdhani Express heads towards New Delhi.
Published on Dec 31, 2018 12:55 am IST

After receiving 686 food complaints, IRCTC to live-stream from rail kitchens

Rajdhani Express train at New Delhi.
Updated on Sept 16, 2018 10:41 pm IST

CAG survey finds premier train passengers feel services don’t match hiked fare

An Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC ) worker carries foods in the newly launched eco-friendly disposable plates serving of meals to the passengers on Rajdhani Express train, at New Delhi Railway Station in New Delhi.
Updated on Jul 23, 2018 04:34 pm IST

Shatabdi trains ran late by around 30%, Rajdhani by 22% in last two months

Delhi bound Rajdhani Express at Ranchi Railway station in Ranchi.
Updated on Jul 20, 2018 05:38 pm IST

IRCTC to live stream how your food is prepared at base kitchens

Food being prepared in Train Pantry at Ludhiana Railway station.
Updated on Jul 05, 2018 11:36 am IST

Even Rajdhani was criticised, bullet train will spur economy , says Piyush Goyal

Union Minister of railways and Coal Piyush Goyal in New Delhi, India.
Updated on Jun 13, 2018 08:31 am IST

Boneless chicken, dry veggies: Railways to cut down on quantity, focus on quality meals

Railways is conducting a trial run of the new meal in the Nizamuddin-Mumbai Rajdhani and biodegradable plates will be introduced in four Rajdhani and four Shatabdi trains on Tuesday.
Updated on Jun 05, 2018 02:58 pm IST

Free 24x7 emergency medical service at Pune railway station

The emergency care unit at the Pune railway station.
Updated on Apr 09, 2018 10:38 pm IST