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No passenger train to begin journey from midnight to 10 pm on Sunday

As of now, the Indian Railways has cancelled 245 trains in order to restrict unnecessary travel following the coronavirus outbreak

Railway passenger traffic catches the coronavirus flu, declines 28%

The national transporter has cancelled 155 pairs of trains this week as a step to curb the spread of COVID-19

Coronavirus: Railways asks all zones to take precautionary measures

It also directed the officials to inform the principal chief medical directors if a suspected case is identified in hospitals

Ramayan-theme based train taking routes linked with Ram by March-end: Rlys

The train is likely to be launched after March 10, Railway Board Chairman V K Yadav said, adding that its annual schedule will be released in the coming week

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express flagged off, becomes second IRCTC run train

The Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express was flagged off from here on Friday by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, becoming the second semi high-speed train to be run by Railway subsidiary IRCTC. The train departed from Ahmedabad at 10.45 am and will reach Mumbai in six-and-a-half hours. This is the IRCTC's second premium train after the inaugural Tejas Express which operates between Delhi and Lucknow. The regular commercial run of the train will begin on January 19 from Ahmedabad, the Railways said. Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, who was to attend the flagging off ceremony, could not arrive here due to bad weather, BJP MP Kirit Solanki said. "It is a matter of pride that this semi high-speed, second train Tejas Express has been flagged off between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. This will benefit both states," Rupani said after flagging off the train. "Work on bullet train is also going on the Mumbai- Ahmedabad route," he said. The Tejas Express between Ahmedabad and Mumbai Cen

5 coaches of Lokmanya Tilak Express derail near Cuttack; 15 injured

The Lokmanya Tilak Express had hit a guard van of a goods train

All you wanted to know about private trains and didn't know whom to ask

The Tejas was just the trailer of a massive plan by the Railways to roll out 150 private trains on 100 routes

Railway officers protest cadre merger, says decision taken unilaterally

The officers claimed that there are around 2,500 civil services officers who will be affected by the merger

Don't cross railway tracks in Mumbai, Yamraj may take you away. Literally!

Western Railway in Mumbai is running an awareness campaign warning people against crossing railway tracks

NITI floats draft documents for discussion on private passenger trains

The Ministry of Railways and the National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog are spearheading participation of private entities in operation of passenger trains on 100 routes

Railway officers write to Piyush Goyal against creation of unified cadre

The Indian Railways in the current scenario is clearly missing proper representation of civil services officers at the decision-making level, they said

NITI Aayog moots Rs 22,500 cr plan for 150 private trains on 100 routes

The discussion paper titled 'Private Participation: Passenger Trains' has identified 100 routes, including Mumbai Central-New Delhi, New Delhi- Patna, Allahabad-Pune and Dadar-Vadodara

Indian Railway integrates its helpline numbers into single number - 139

New helpline number 139 will take over all existing helpline numbers (except 182) and it will be easy for passengers to remember this number to connect with railways for all their needs during travel

VK Yadav's term as Rly Board Chairman extended, may become first-ever CEO

Yadav's one-year extension as the Chairman gains significance in view of the restructuring exercise which includes trimming of the Board and the merger of its cadres

Train rides get costlier from today: Here's by how much

Railways have increased passenger fares by 1 to 4 paisa across various classes. But is that enough for the cash-strapped national transporter ? Listen to this podcast to know more

V K Yadav to continue as Railway Board Chairman for one more year

Yadav had taken over as Railway Board Chairman from Ashwani Lohani, who had retired from the post in December 2018

Railways hikes passenger fares after five years, pass holders spared

Raises passenger fares from 1-4 paisa in non-suburban trains

We're going corporate, no question of privatisation: Rail Board chairman

Railways to hive off all production units and workshops into new govt-owned company; may invite bids from private players to run passenger trains in next 15 days, with ownership vesting with govt

Will recover damages made to rail properties during CAA protests: Railways

"The damage will be recovered from those found involved in arson and violence. This, however, is a preliminary estimate and figure could go up after the final analysis," Railway Board Chairman said

No decision on passenger and freight fare hike, says Railway Board

The railway board chairman further said that efforts are on to ensure that after next five years, passengers do not have to face difficulties due to waitlisted tickets.