News for 'Indian railways'

Indian Railways should be made disable-friendly: NGO

Indian Railways should be made disable-friendly: NGO

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

'At least one specially designed fully accessible railway car should be added to every train'.

'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.

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.

1st batch of Indian railway officials begin training in China

1st batch of Indian railway officials begin training in China

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The training involving 100 Indian officers will lay emphasis on onsite training covering operational and maintenance facilities, monitoring systems and traffic controls.

A load too heavy for the Indian Railways

A load too heavy for the Indian Railways

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Indian Railway's sustenance, freight traffic, - which accounts for about 70 per cent of its revenue - has been plateauing of late.

Women RPF personnel to carry chilli spray cans to deter threats

Women RPF personnel to carry chilli spray cans to deter threats

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

According to the railway ministry, this non-lethal yet effective tool will help women RPF personnel tackle challenging situations swiftly, particularly while safeguarding female passengers travelling alone or with children to ensure their safer train journeys.

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.

'Serious safety issues' in Railways: Train drivers to Rahul

'Serious safety issues' in Railways: Train drivers to Rahul

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Highlighting the plight of train drivers, the note said loco pilots, especially those who drive goods trains, work 14 to 16 hours a day and get to go home after three or four days.

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.

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.

Groom reaches Guwahati on time for wedding thanks to railways

Groom reaches Guwahati on time for wedding thanks to railways

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

A Mumbai man managed to reach Guwahati on time for his wedding on Sunday, thanks to the help of Indian Railways. The groom and his relatives were travelling on the Gitanjali Express from Mumbai, which was delayed. They were worried about missing the Saraighat Express to Guwahati. A member of the wedding party posted a message on X, requesting help. The Howrah Divisional Railway Manager, acting on instructions from higher authorities, detained the Saraighat Express and ensured the swift arrival of the Gitanjali Express. The groom and his relatives were then quickly transported to the Saraighat Express by battery-operated vehicles. The wedding took place without further complications. The family expressed their gratitude to the Indian Railways for their assistance.

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.

Indian Railways team in China for Delhi-Chennai bullet train

Indian Railways team in China for Delhi-Chennai bullet train

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

The training was expected to begin soon.

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Indian Railways plans Rs 39,000 crores non-fare revenue. Via: Branding of trains. Vinyl-wrapping of Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and Garib Raths. Moving billboards.

Indian Railways' profit to fall 93% in two years

Indian Railways' profit to fall 93% in two years

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Indian Railways will earn a profit of Rs 951 crore (Rs 9.51 billion) in 2009-10, down 93 per cent from the 2007-08 level.

LIC to invest Rs 1.5 lakh cr in Indian Railways in 5 years

LIC to invest Rs 1.5 lakh cr in Indian Railways in 5 years

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

LIC will be subscribing bonds worth Rs 30,000 crore.

Budget sets a vision for Indian Railways

Budget sets a vision for Indian Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Govt wants to up investment in Railways

'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.

Scottish-born travel writer Bill Aitken dies in Dehradun at 90

Scottish-born travel writer Bill Aitken dies in Dehradun at 90

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Noted Scottish-born travel writer Bill Aitken, known for his writings on Indian mountains, rivers, and railways, died in Dehradun at the age of 90. Aitken, who arrived in India in the late 1950s, traveled extensively throughout the country, especially in and around the Himalayan ashrams of Kausani and Mirtola. He lived between Delhi and Mussoorie since the 1970s. In over two dozen travel books, Aitken explored India's religious and natural landscapes, wrote intimately about its people and their beliefs, and had a keen interest in Indian railways. Some of his noted works include "Seven Sacred Rivers," "Divining the Deccan - A Motorbike to the Heart of India," "Footloose in the Himalaya," and "Exploring Indian Railways."

God help the passengers of Indian Railways' high speed trains

God help the passengers of Indian Railways' high speed trains

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Even as Indian Railways is gearing up to roll out high-speed passenger services, it seems set to record its worst performance in three years on accidents.

'Indian Railways was headed for ICU, I pulled it out'

'Indian Railways was headed for ICU, I pulled it out'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

In an interview with Business Standard, Railway Minister Dinesh Trivedi says if there is no rise in fares, the Indian Railways would come to a grinding halt.

A brilliant plan to turn around the Indian Railways

A brilliant plan to turn around the Indian Railways

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

Indian Railways (IR) will transfer existing assets at nominal values, invite bids and grant concessions for 10-15 years.

Every passenger gets 55% concession: Railway minister

Every passenger gets 55% concession: Railway minister

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Every passenger gets 55 per cent concession on train journeys, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said regarding demands to restore pre-Covid fare concessions for senior citizens and media persons.

Why Indian Railways is likely to go the Air India way

Why Indian Railways is likely to go the Air India way

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The solution for railways lay in understanding the strengths of the system,

Indian Railways mulls trains zooming @ 300 km per hour

Indian Railways mulls trains zooming @ 300 km per hour

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

The Bill is likely to be introduced in the winter session of Parliament.

Seen Dhoni's Railways Appointment Letter?

Seen Dhoni's Railways Appointment Letter?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

This simple document encapsulates a pivotal juncture in Dhoni's life when he served as a ticket collector

Railways to scale up advanced Kavach 4.0 installation on new routes

Railways to scale up advanced Kavach 4.0 installation on new routes

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Kavach 3.2 version is being installed on approved high-density routes, the railway officials said, adding that upgrading and installation of the latest version on new routes will go on simultaneously to cover a wider railway network in a shorter period.

Good times for Indian Railways as earnings rise

Good times for Indian Railways as earnings rise

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The Indian Railways have earned Rs 865,95.04 crore (Rs 8.65 billion) during April-October 2014 as compared to Rs 772,73.88 crore (Rs 7.72 billion) during the same period last year, registering an increase of 12.06 per cent.

AI will bring in 'humongous changes': IT Minister Vaishnaw

AI will bring in 'humongous changes': IT Minister Vaishnaw

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'I think that kind of change is coming. We should stay prepared for that change, whichever industry or sector we are in, we must be prepared.'

Reliance sells diesel to Indian Railways, first time in a decade

Reliance sells diesel to Indian Railways, first time in a decade

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The government freed diesel pricing last October, providing a level playing field to private companies like Reliance and Essar Oil.

Do You Wanna Partner Review: Charming

Do You Wanna Partner Review: Charming

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Do You Wanna Partner is frothy and funny without being loud or crude, which is something so many Indian comedies cannot manage, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Now A Bridge Called Sindoor

Now A Bridge Called Sindoor

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The reconstructed Carnac Road overbridge in South Mumbai has been renamed as Sindoor Bridge, a name inspired by India's military action against Pakistan to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack.

Prabhu asks Indian Railways to save Rs 5,000 cr on energy bill

Prabhu asks Indian Railways to save Rs 5,000 cr on energy bill

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

Prabhu asks Indian Railways to save Rs 5,000 cr on energy bill.

Drones, Coast Guard copter oversee immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja

Drones, Coast Guard copter oversee immersion of Lalbaugcha Raja

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Thousands of devotees gathered in Mumbai to bid farewell to Lalbaugcha Raja and other Ganesh idols, marking the end of the 10-day Ganesh festival. Security was tight following a threat message.

Preity Zinta opens up about Dharamsala crisis behind the scenes

Preity Zinta opens up about Dharamsala crisis behind the scenes

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Videos of Zinta asking spectators to vacate the stadium in an orderly manner also started doing rounds of the social media.

Why 500,000 Indians Visited Vietnam

Why 500,000 Indians Visited Vietnam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Stunning landscapes, natural beauty, clean beaches, cultural wealth, mouth-watering food, shopping options, safety for solo travellers, warm hospitality, easy visas, and connectivity make Vietnam a must-visit destination, discovers Ramesh Menon.

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Nationwide strike over labour reforms, MSP may hit key sectors

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Over 25 crore workers across India are set to strike against new labour codes and privatisation, potentially disrupting banking, postal, and other essential services.

A cricket book that tells stories beyond 22 yards...

A cricket book that tells stories beyond 22 yards...

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Book to tell 500 years of cricketing stories beyond the scorecards

Carnac Bridge renamed 'Sindoor Bridge' to honour military op: Fadnavis

Carnac Bridge renamed 'Sindoor Bridge' to honour military op: Fadnavis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The reconstructed Carnac Road Over Bridge in Mumbai has been renamed 'Sindoor Bridge' as a tribute to the Indian military's 'Operation Sindoor'. The bridge, rebuilt after being declared unsafe, aims to ease traffic congestion in south Mumbai.

Kusale's journey from Railways to Olympic bronze

Kusale's journey from Railways to Olympic bronze

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

Swapnil Kusale made a conscious effort to not pay attention to the scores and just wanted to worry about his breathing and shooting the 50m Rifle 3 Positions shooting at the Paris Games on Thursday. .