Railways gears up for crowd control in Kumbh's last week

The railways has established holding areas in various stations as part of its preparation in anticipation of a surge in Maha Kumbh pilgrims during the final week of the religious congregation in......

Kurmi protest disrupts train services in Jharkhand; passengers stranded

More than 100 passenger trains were cancelled, diverted or short-terminated on Saturday as a rail blockade by Kurmis is underway at various stations within the jurisdiction of the Ranchi division......

Cyclone Montha lashes Andhra, Odisha; 76K in relief camps, flights cancelled

Severe Cyclonic storm Montha on Tuesday made landfall off the coast of Andhra Pradesh, causing disruptions in the southern state, while the impact was also felt in neighbouring Odisha, where normal......

Security beefed up at major railway stations after Delhi stampede

Stringent protocols are being enforced at key railway stations in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh following the stampede at the New Delhi railway station and the massive crowds arriving for the Maha Kumbh.......

Fall in other goods freight may put Railways' 2030 target off track

Experts say the ministry should target unconventional sectors more aggressively. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters Indian Railways has managed to improve its freight volumes each year since the......

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......

Railways not to cancel any more passenger trains

The Indian Railways has decided to not cancel any more passenger trains to accommodate more freight traffic for coal transport. Photograph: Swapan Mahapatra/PTI Photo It will also gradually......

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,......

'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......