Railways manufactures prototype of non-AC isolation coaches

The railways has manufactured a prototype of an isolation ward for treating coronavirus patients by converting non-air-conditioned train coaches, it said on Saturday. Once the best practices are......

Railways mulls LHB coaches as safety measure

To minimise casualties after derailments, the Railways are contemplating switching over from indigenous ICF coaches to German technology based LHB coaches in all mail and express trains as a safety......

Passengers to pay more for Delhi-Agra semi-high speed train

While it costs Rs 505 for AC Chair Car for Delhi-Agra in Shatabdi, a passenger will have to pay about Rs 625 to travel in Gatimaan Express. Gatimaan's Executive Class will cost about Rs 1,325 as......

Railways to make high axle load bogie to carry 400 passengers

To clear extra rush during peak hours, Railways is finalising plans to manufacture high axle load bogies which can carry up to 400 passengers. Plans are afoot to manufacture 120 coaches with......

Pre-budget bonanza: 100 new trains soon!

Railways are planning to introduce about 100 trains, including AC double deckers, new passenger services and extension of services to cater to the demands of various states in the Rail Budget......

Soon, fire, smoke detectors in railway coaches

Keeping passengers' safety in mind, Railways have planned to install a comprehensive fire and smoke detection system in about 500 coaches on a trial basis during this financial year following the......