Indian Railways

Vande Bharat coaches get a new manufacturing address

Apr 02, 2026, 04:11 PM IST

Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala manufactured its first 16-car Vande Bharat chair car undergoing safety trials

Railways Hit Record Highs! Govt Highlights Big Achievements in Lok Sabha

Apr 01, 2026, 05:24 PM IST

India’s railway sector is witnessing unprecedented growth, says Ashwini Vaishnaw in Lok Sabha. Backed by record budget allocations under Narendra Modi, the railways have achieved major milestones. Over 25,000 trains now run daily, while 76,352 special trains were operated in the last financial year. Freight movement touched a record 1670 million tonnes, highlighting strong economic momentum. Safety has also improved significantly, with the lowest number of consequential accidents - just 16 - in 50 years. Additionally, 1914 locomotives were manufactured, marking a major boost to domestic production. These developments underline how railway investments are benefiting the poor and middle class while strengthening India’s infrastructure and growth story.

Before you cancel your train ticket, check these new refund rules by Indian Railways

Mar 28, 2026, 07:00 AM IST

Before you cancel your train ticket due to a change in plans, check out this guide on the new refund guidelines to save every rupee possible on your ticket cancellation.

Indian Railways: Cancelling train ticket to cost you more from April 1

Mar 25, 2026, 12:52 PM IST

Indian Railways has introduced revised confirmed ticket cancellation norms to reduce ticket hoarding by touts.

No Refund Before 8 Hours? Big Change In Train Ticket Rules

Mar 25, 2026, 09:42 AM IST

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced significant reforms to the Indian Railways ticketing and refund rules to curb black marketing by agents. Speaking on the changes, Mr Vaishnaw stated that the reservation charting window has been extended from the previous four hours to a range of 9 to 18 hours. This reform is intended to provide greater certainty to passengers, especially those travelling from satellite towns like Sonipat to catch trains in Delhi. Under the new rules, no refund will be granted for tickets cancelled less than 8 hours before the scheduled departure. For cancellations made between 24 hours and 8 hours before departure, a 50% refund will be provided. Additionally, a 25% cancellation charge will be introduced for tickets cancelled between 72 hours and 24 hours before the journey. The Minister noted that these measures were developed after field studies and decoy operations by the RPF and commercial department revealed that the tendency to buy 'black tickets' is highest 24 hours before departure.

Indian Railways Allows Seat Upgrade Till 30 Minutes Before Departure

Mar 25, 2026, 08:57 AM IST

Indian Railways Allows Seat Upgrade Till 30 Minutes Before Departure

Railways makes it easier: You can now cancel your train ticket from any station

Mar 24, 2026, 09:38 PM IST

Soon, counter tickets can now be cancelled from any railway station across the country, says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Big relief for rail passengers: Now you can change boarding station 30 minutes before departure

Mar 24, 2026, 07:12 PM IST

The railways has also removed the requirement of filing a Ticket Deposit Receipt (TDR) for e-tickets.

Indian Railways revises cancellation charges rules: Here's what travellers should know

Mar 24, 2026, 03:59 PM IST

The changes, rolling out between April 1 and April 15, 2026, link refunds more closely to cancellation timing while giving travellers greater flexibility to switch boarding stations closer to departure

Will freight’s share in Indian Railways’ earnings increase?

Mar 20, 2026, 08:03 PM IST

The Indian Railways has come out with a unified freight rate for bulk cement with plans to extend it to other commodities. Will this increase freight's share in earnings?

Golf Brings Fitness, Balance And Friendship

Mar 16, 2026, 11:39 AM IST

At BT Golf 2025–26, Prithavi Raj Bijlani, CA and Life Coach; Ashok K Shukla, IRAS, Indian Railways; and Bhupendra Berry, Director, Berry Tex Pvt. Ltd., reflected on what the sport means to them. Bijlani described golf as a "lifeline", adding that for working professionals it helps them stay fit, while the friendly atmosphere at BT Golf always makes them say “yes” whenever the event returns. Shukla compared golf to life itself, with its ups and downs, calling it a wonderful game that helps balance the mind. Berry said playing golf makes them feel younger, while BT Golf stands out for its hospitality, great atmosphere and the friendships formed on the course.