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Railways add 116 coaches in 37 trains as IndiGo turmoil hits flyers

The railway ministry on Friday decided to increase 116 coaches in 37 premium trains for the convenience of travellers in view of the disruption of Indigo airline's flight services. IMAGE: Kindly......

When Tanks Took The Train to Kashmir

IMAGE: A military special train loaded with military vehicles, tanks, and heavy equipment heading from the Jammu region to Anantnag crosses the Chenab Bridge on Tuesday, here and below. All......

Northern Railway cancels several trains

The Northern Railway on Thursday cancelled several trains, including the Rajdhani Express, the Malwa Express and the Shalimar Express, till August 7 because of waterlogging on the Ambala-Rajpur......

How India Sleeps

Sleep is a basic human need. Yet for millions in India, it does not always come with the comfort of a bed, a sheet and a pillow. Or the safety of four walls. One of the strangest sights is people......

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......

Railways to privatise retiring rooms

In order to provide better facilities to passengers in retiring rooms at stations in the national capital, railways have decided to privatise its operation.Modern amenities including TV sets and......

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......

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......

Railways to sell perfumed tickets!

Now train tickets will spread fragrance! The railway ministry is in talks some consumer goods companies which are keen to advertise their products like soap, shampoo and perfume on train tickets.......

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......

Vinesh quits Railways job amid rumours of new career

IMAGE: Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia meet with Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, in New Delhi on Wednesday, September 4. Photograph: ANI Photo Former India wrestler......

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

C P Rizwan led the UAE to its first win in a T20 World Cup match, played 42 ODIs and 18 T20Is before he retired this week.'I end my international career with a heavy heart, but I feel proud of what......

Railways suspend Sushil; WFI may not renew contract

If a government servant is found involved in grievous crimes, he or she is usually suspended till the case is underway IMAGE: Arrested in a murder case, double Olympic-medallist Sushil Kumar is......

Railways set to suspend Sushil, WFI to wait and watch

IMAGE: Olympic medal-winning wrestler Sushil Kumar arrested in connection with the Chhatrasal Stadium brawl that led to the death of a wrestler, in New Delhi. Photograph: PTI Photo The......

Ranji Trophy: Gaikwad stuns Mumbai despite Iyer's ton

Gaikwad leads strong Maharashtra response after Iyer's ton lifts Mumbai IMAGE: RUturaj Gaikwad celebrate with team-mates. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/X Ruturaj Gaikwad hit an unbeaten 80 to lead a......