News for 'Indian Railways'

No corporatisation of Indian Railways: Mamata

No corporatisation of Indian Railways: Mamata

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Railways Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday ruled out corporatisation of the country's railroad network but said the private sector's participation can be considered for commercial use of railway land in areas like healthcare and \neducation institutions.

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Ranji Trophy: Hooda punishes Mumbai with double century; Shami struggles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

Deepak Hooda smashed a brilliant double hundred to put Rajasthan in control as they took a massive lead against Mumbai on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match.

New technology adds zing to Indian Railways

New technology adds zing to Indian Railways

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Globally, London's Tube and French railway networks are already using this technology in their corrosion-prone areas.

Now, Indian Railway is going the EV way

Now, Indian Railway is going the EV way

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Railways is testing waters for locomotives to run on lithium-ion batteries, the most common ones used in electric vehicles.

Indian Railways running on deficit track

Indian Railways running on deficit track

Rediff.com17 May 2010

In the Railway Budget presented on February 24, the Railways had revised downwards the revenue excess estimate by nearly 65 per cent to Rs 951 crore from the earlier projection of Rs 2,642 crore.

PHOTOS: Modi rides bullet train in Japan

PHOTOS: Modi rides bullet train in Japan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Modi, accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, travelled in a bullet train to Sendai, situated at a distance of over 300 km from Tokyo.

Why Indian Railways continues to remain inefficient

Why Indian Railways continues to remain inefficient

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

The finances of the Railways are in dire need of repair.

Indian Railways' booking portal unavailable for 13 hours

Indian Railways' booking portal unavailable for 13 hours

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The online railway ticket booking portal of Indian Railways was unavailable for bookings following a failure of the main server of Central Railway Information Systems at Delhi.

25 Elections; 0 Wins, This Lalu Yadav Won't Give Up!

25 Elections; 0 Wins, This Lalu Yadav Won't Give Up!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Meet the maverick serial election contester who shares his name with current Bihar's best known politician.

Indian Railways launches e-tickets

Indian Railways launches e-tickets

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Indian Railways will launch e-ticketing from August 12.

160 years of Indian Railways: Interesting facts

160 years of Indian Railways: Interesting facts

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The first railway on Indian sub-continent operated over a stretch of 21 miles from Bombay to Thane.

160 years of Indian Railways: Interesting facts

160 years of Indian Railways: Interesting facts

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The first railway on Indian sub-continent operated over a stretch of 21 miles from Bombay to Thane.

Indian Railways earnings jump by 9%

Indian Railways earnings jump by 9%

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Continuing with the growth trajectory, Indian Railways have registered an increase of about nine per cent in its revenue earnings. The Railways have earned Rs 62,975.58 crore (Rs 629.75 billion) during April to December 2009 compared to Rs 57,901.88 crore (Rs 579.01 billion) for the same period last year, registering an increase of 8.76 per cent.

Indian Railways to build world-class stations

Indian Railways to build world-class stations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Indian Railways said it would rope in home-grown talent to develop world-class stations as foreign consultants were charging exorbitant fees.

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Part-I of this three-part series dives into Delhi-NCR's SPR, Sohna, Dwarka Expressway, and Jewar Airport leading the charge.

'No anarchic freedom': HC rejects X plea against govt takedown

'No anarchic freedom': HC rejects X plea against govt takedown

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

These platforms carry with it the solemn duty of accountability to hold, otherwise it will imperil both the rule of law and the fabric of social harmony, the court observed.

What Indian Railways must learn from China

What Indian Railways must learn from China

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Slow pace in modernisation and infrastructure addition chokes tracks, constrains productivity, raises costs and invites political interference.

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

The Pujara Story- 11 Blows at Gabba, 7000+ Runs, Zero Hype

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

In the era of uber-stylish batters, Pujara was that glue that held the Indian batting together for a decade between 2013-14 till 2023 over a period of 100 plus Test matches.

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Pooja Rani win gold, Railways triumph

Boxing Nationals: Jaismine, Pooja Rani win gold, Railways triumph

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Commonwealth Games medallist Jaismine Lamboria and two-time Asian Champion Pooja Rani secured gold medals at the Elite Women's National Boxing Championships

Here's how the Indian Railways plan to upgrade itself

Here's how the Indian Railways plan to upgrade itself

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu presented the Railway Budget in the Parliament on Thursday.

Learn from China, transform the Indian Railways

Learn from China, transform the Indian Railways

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

The next government should view Indian Railways as a strategic tool, not legacy problem.

Under-construction building collapses at UP railway station, several feared trapped

Under-construction building collapses at UP railway station, several feared trapped

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

A building under construction at the Kannauj railway station in Uttar Pradesh collapsed on Saturday, trapping around two dozen workers under the rubble. Six workers have been rescued and rushed to hospital. Rescue efforts are ongoing with teams from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) deployed at the site. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure the safe recovery of those trapped and their proper medical treatment.

Indian Railways' earnings up by 10%

Indian Railways' earnings up by 10%

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Continuing the trajectory of growth, Indian Railways have earned Rs 7,292.25 crore (Rs 72.92 billion) in April compared to Rs 6,648.08 crore (Rs 66.48 billion) during the same period last year, registering an increase of 9.69 per cent.

How Indian Railways plans to run bullet trains!

How Indian Railways plans to run bullet trains!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

The Indian Railways has joined hands with China for cooperation in developing high-speed rail corridors in selected routes in the country.

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Transforming Indian Railways? Minister spells out 5-point strategy

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The minister plans to reinstate the Railways as the backbone of the economy

Indian Railways to run magnetic trains soon

Indian Railways to run magnetic trains soon

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Magnets on the track push and lift the train up in the air by about 1 inch to 6 inches

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Indian Railways, Army among world's biggest employers: Study

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Though it is often said that Indian Railways is the largest employer in the world, but it seems it is not

The Magnificent Ucchi Pillayar Temple

The Magnificent Ucchi Pillayar Temple

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

This ancient temple has been built on top of a rock.

Rail Budget: Historical and iconic photos of Indian Railways

Rail Budget: Historical and iconic photos of Indian Railways

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Railways were first introduced to India in 1853.

Indian Railways sued for unhygienic waste disposal

Indian Railways sued for unhygienic waste disposal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2007

An Indian-American sought an order from the Kerala high court in India demanding that Indian Railways stop the practice of discarding human waste in the open.

Indian Railways records 15% revenue rise

Indian Railways records 15% revenue rise

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

The Indian Railways has closed 2013-14 with a 15 per cent increase in revenue, rising to Rs 1,40,485 crore, compared to Rs 1,21,831 crore last year.

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

'Dead Or Alive, Not A Single Man Will Turn Back'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

10 Heroes of the 1965 War which ended on September 23 60 years ago.

How Dinesh Trivedi plans to revamp Indian Railways

How Dinesh Trivedi plans to revamp Indian Railways

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Despite a party leader who doesn't seem to put much faith in him and barbs on his first-time ministership, Trivedi is determined to revamp the Indian Railways.

There's something common between Akshay Kumar and the Indian Railways

There's something common between Akshay Kumar and the Indian Railways

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

The upcoming Akshay Kumar starrer Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is set to use toilets of the Indian Railways

How the Indian Railways can revive its fortunes

How the Indian Railways can revive its fortunes

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The Railways' share of freight traffic has dropped to 33 per cent from 90 per cent in the 1950s.

Indian Railways back on track, stems fall in freight traffic

Indian Railways back on track, stems fall in freight traffic

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Revenue from freight operations also increased by 14 per cent to Rs 9,903 crore in September.

Will Maharashtra's Tragic Water Story Ever Change?

Will Maharashtra's Tragic Water Story Ever Change?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Women in Nashik and Yavatmal risk their lives to get water for their homes every summer.

Indian Railways need to modernise. But, how?

Indian Railways need to modernise. But, how?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

Indian Railways (IR) seems to be caught in a time warp, kept there by successive ministers who have played to the gallery by announcing more and more new passenger trains without caring what this will do to the congestion in the network and the efficient carriage of revenue-earning freight traffic.

4 killed after falling off overcrowded local trains in Thane

4 killed after falling off overcrowded local trains in Thane

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The incident occurred between Diva and Kopar railway stations when the overcrowded train was going towards Kasara, an official said.