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February 25, 2026 10:47 AM

Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off Bhopal-Dhanbad and Bhopal-Chopan Express trains

Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday virtually flagged off two new express trains connecting Bhopal with Dhanbad and Chopan, marking a significant boost to rail connectivity between Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand. The Bhopal–Dhanbad–Bhopal Tri-Weekly Express (Train No. 11631/32) and the Bhopal-Chopan-Bhopal Weekly Express (Train No. 11633/34) were flagged off from Rail Bhawan, New Delhi. The launch ceremony was held at Bhopal Railway Station in the presence o...

January 19, 2026 7:05 PM

Indian Railways operates 244 special trains during Mauni Amavasya, ferries over 4.5 lakh passengers in just 2 weeks

Indian Railways successfully managed the surge in passenger traffic during the Mauni Amavasya period by operating 244 special trains across the country over the past two weeks, ferrying more than 4.5 lakh devotees without disrupting regular services. According to the Ministry of Railways, the special trains have been running since January 3, and were operated by three railway zones—31 trains by Northern Railway (NR), 158 by North Central Railway (NCR), and 55 by North Eastern Railway (NER). T...

October 23, 2025 3:19 PM

Passengers praise Indian Railways for smooth, clean festive season travel experience nationwide

As the festive season triggers a surge in travel across the country, passengers are lauding Indian Railways for ensuring smooth, clean, and punctual journeys, reflecting efficient management during the holiday rush. Ravi, a passenger travelling during this busy period, expressed his satisfaction, saying, “My journey was truly pleasant. The arrangements were excellent, the seats were comfortable, and everything was well-organised.” Similarly, Mukesh Kumar Choubey, travelling from Delhi to B...

June 30, 2025 9:54 PM

Railways announces fare rationalisation for passenger trains from July 1

The Ministry of Railways on Monday announced rationalisation of basic fares for passenger train services, set to take effect from July 1. The move aims to streamline the fare structure across various categories and strengthen the financial viability of railway operations, while keeping affordability intact for large sections of passengers. According to the revised fare structure issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA), there will be no change in fares for suburban single jour...