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Freight train derailment in UP hits traffic on busy Delhi-Mumbai line

Dozens of trains were affected as restoration work was underway on the Mathura-Delhi route on Wednesday following the derailment of 12 wagons of a coal-laden freight train between Vrindavan Road......

Torrential rains bring Mumbai local trains to a halt, commuters stranded

Commuters faced severe hardship on Tuesday as local train services of the Central Railway were disrupted on its main and harbour lines due to submergence of tracks after torrential rains in Mumbai.......

Heavy rains batter Mumbai; 2 killed in landslide

Heavy downpour pummelled Mumbai and its suburbs, with some parts recording more than 200 mm rainfall in the wee hours of Saturday, inundating low-lying areas and affecting the movement of local......

100 mm of rain lashes parts of Mumbai; more showers expected

Amid a 'red alert' warning, Mumbai was lashed by heavy overnight rains, with the intensity easing by early Sunday morning. IMAGE: People walk on a road during heavy rains in Mumbai. Photograph:......

Cyclone Ditwah wreaks havoc in Sri Lanka, 80 killed; India provides relief

Sri Lanka on Friday grappled with one of its worst disasters as cyclonic storm Ditwah wreaked havoc, causing floods and landslides that left more than 80 dead, amid a trail of destruction and......

To avoid 2022 crisis, Indian Railways ferries more coal for electricity

As Indian Railways looks to avert the crisis like last summer, preparations are under way to stock up coal at thermal power plants. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters Much like February and March,......

4,300 Railway employees under vigilance scanner

More than 4,300 employees of the Railways have come under the scanner of its own vigilance department for their alleged involvement in corrupt practices. Out of the total 4,310 employees who have......

Ticket vending machines at railway stations soon

The Railways has decided to install nearly 900 automatic ticket vending machines at stations across the country for the convenience of daily commuters and reduce queues at counters during rush......

Fraud: 5,200 railway employees booked

The Indian Railways has ordered departmental action against more than 5,200 officers for their alleged involvement in various fraudulent practices in an attempt to check corruption and bring in......

Railways to replace EMUs, save Rs 200 cr in fuel

Going strong on its green run, the railways have decided to replace the electrical multiple units (EMUs) it uses to operate 2,415 trains in Central Railway and Western Railway zones with those......

'I Used To Be Paid Rs 5 Or 10 To Play For Different Buildings'

He would often cross the railway tracks next to the Wankhede stadium just to catch a glimpse of the top Mumbai players. Today, a stand at that very stadium bears his name. IMAGE: Rohit Sharma......

Special Trains For Pakistan Game

IMAGE: The world's largest cricket stadium -- the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad -- is set to witness a packed house with 132,000 spectators in attendance for Saturday's match. Photograph:......

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

IMAGE: Fans celebrate during Team India's victory parade in Mumbai on Thursday. Photographs and Video: Satish Bodas, Hitesh Harisinghani, Afsar Dayatar for Rediff.com and Saahil Salvi South Mumbai......

Railways reward World Cup star Harmanpreet with promotion

IMAGE: Harmanpreet Kaur walks off at the end of India's innings after scoring 171 not out against Australia in the semi-finals of the ICC Women's World Cup in July. Photograph: Jason......

Olympic medallist Kusale visits Ganesh temple in Pune

IMAGE: Paris Olympics bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale was accorded a grand welcome on his arrival in Pune on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Shooter Swapnil Kusale, who won a bronze medal in the 2024......