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J&K gets third Vande Bharat train between Jammu-Srinagar

J&K gets third Vande Bharat train between Jammu-Srinagar

August 21, 2026, 04:59 PM - 3 min read

This will be the third Vande Bharat Express serving Jammu and Kashmir. The decision to introduce the additional service comes amid sustained demand for the existing Vande Bharat services operating between Jammu and Srinagar.According to the Railways, both trains currently running on the route have been operating at full capacity since their launch.

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Decline in train mishaps due to safety measures in place:Vaishnav

Decline in train mishaps due to safety measures in place:Vaishnav

August 7, 2026, 05:35 PM - 3 min read

 Replying to a question in Lok Sabha today, Vaishnaw said, the number of railway accidents, including derailment incidents  have reduced drastically as a result of the various safety measures implemented over the years. He said, consequential train accidents have dropped from 135 in 2014-15 to just two recorded in 2026-27.

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India's first live donor heart transported by Vande Bharat train

India's first live donor heart transported by Vande Bharat train

August 1, 2026, 03:59 PM - 3 min read

The donor heart was transported from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express, enabling its timely delivery for transplantation at the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre in Ahmedabad.To facilitate the mission, authorities created a dedicated Green Corridor from Platform No. 1 of Ahmedabad Railway Station to the U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology & Research Centre.

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Railways introduces online excess luggage booking with tickets

Railways introduces online excess luggage booking with tickets

July 31, 2026, 06:59 PM - 3 min read

The new service, launched on July 31, is aimed at making train travel more convenient by integrating excess luggage booking with the online ticketing process. Instead of making a separate visit to the parcel office, passengers can now complete the process online before their journey begins.

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Railways strictly liable for accidental train deaths: J'khand HC

Railways strictly liable for accidental train deaths: J'khand HC

July 15, 2026, 01:02 PM - 3 min read

The case pertains to the death of Ashok Mahto, who was travelling from Jamui to Madhupur on August 1, 2017 and reportedly fell from the moving train near Nawapatri Cabin.

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Ranchi ranks second nationwide in Railway linen theft

Ranchi ranks second nationwide in Railway linen theft

July 15, 2026, 12:47 PM - 2 min read

According to the report, more than 9.31 lakh linen items have gone missing from trains under the Ranchi Railway Division.

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Encroached railway land equals 42 Modi stadiums: RTI

Encroached railway land equals 42 Modi stadiums: RTI

July 14, 2026, 09:07 AM - 3 min read

Although the initial RTI application sought a 25-year history of railway land encroachment, the Railway Board provided only a five-year snapshot.

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300 special trains for Jagannath Rath Yatra, Onam: Vaishnaw

July 6, 2026, 04:34 PM - 4 min read

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday announced that the Indian Railways will operate more than 300 special trains for the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha and over 100 special trains during the Onam festival in Kerala to facilitate smooth and affordable travel for passengers.

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Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews measures to empower Station Masters through better staffing, technology, training and enhanced decision-making powers.

Railways Minister reviews measures to empower station masters

June 19, 2026, 03:56 PM - 3 min read

The meeting also examined measures to improve career progression opportunities for Station Masters, enabling greater access to higher levels of management and leadership positions within Indian Railways. Discussions focused on creating a more motivating and growth-oriented work environment for employees serving in this critical operational category.

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NFR achieves 95% rail electrification across Northeast

June 18, 2026, 04:17 PM - 2 min read

Northeast Frontier Railway has electrified over 95 per cent of its network, covering 4,170 route km and enabling faster, greener train operations.

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Railway and emergency personnel at the accident site near Hetampur station in Morena after four passengers were killed in a train accident on Sunday.

Fire rumour sparks panic, 4 run over by train in MP's Morena

June 14, 2026, 07:27 PM - 3 min read

Four passengers, including three women and a child, were killed after reportedly getting off a halted train amid rumours of a fire and being struck by an oncoming express in Morena.

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Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. (File photo)

Vaishnaw announces 60 new-gen trains for Kolkata Metro

June 6, 2026, 04:11 PM - 3 min read

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced 60 new-generation trains for Kolkata Metro over the next five years to modernise the network.

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