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Japanese railway operator apologises after train leaves 20 seconds...

His apology had several social media users scratching their heads.

17 Nov 2017 11:03 AM IST

The powerful X-rays used in the machines are harmful to health. (Photo: Youtube/GuruPunch)

Chinese woman follows handbag into X-ray scanner

The woman was worried the money in her handbag could be stolen while it was being inspected.

14 Feb 2018 3:53 PM IST

Around three lakh people use free WiFi service at these spots (Photo: AFP)

Free Wi-Fi facility to be provided at all railway stations: Min

RailTel has entered into an agreement with MIIPL, a group company of Google, for providing WiFi facility at A1 and A...

20 July 2018 11:40 AM IST

Amid protests in several parts of the country over the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Union Minister of State (MoS) Railways, Suresh Angadi on Tuesday warned the concerned district administration and railway authorities to shoot at sight if anybody destroys the public property. (Photo: ANI)

'If anybody destroys railway property shoot them at sight': Railway...

The minister further asserted that it is taxpayers' money and to develop one train it takes years together.

17 Dec 2019 8:57 PM IST

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday gave its approval for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) beyond the 12th five-year plan period.

Budget 2019 stresses on massive infra investments to grow into USD 5...

Infrastructure financing needs have been estimated at around Rs 20 lakh crore a year, said Nirmala Sitharaman.

5 July 2019 5:48 PM IST

In multiple tweets, the Western Railway said that some trains in the Mumbai-Valsad-Surat section have been cancelled due to water-logging in Palghar section. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Monsoon brings Mumbai to halt: Roads water-logged, trains delayed

On Monday, at least 100 mm of rainfall was recorded between 4 and 5 am, with more than 360 mm recorded overnight.

1 July 2019 9:24 AM IST

A Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable saved the life of a middle-aged passenger who lost the balance and had fallen between the gap of the platform and moving train while getting down. (Photo: ANI)

RPF constable saves life of passenger slipped between train and track...

The incident took place at Nampally railway station in Hyderabad on Thursday.

30 Aug 2019 12:43 PM IST

In view of Indias Neighbourhood First policy, the Railways is also doing international projects funded by Ministry of External Affairs.

Is Railway going private? Zones to identify routes that can be run by...

The indicative list identified by the Railway Board for private train operation includes intercity, long-distance and...

24 Sept 2019 8:35 PM IST

In view of Indias Neighbourhood First policy, the Railways is also doing international projects funded by Ministry of External Affairs.

11 lakh railway employees to get 78 days' pay as productivity bonus

It would benefit 11 lakh employees and would cost the exchequer Rs 2,024 crore, said Union Minister Prakash Javadekar.

18 Sept 2019 4:48 PM IST

Railways will eventually extend the scheme to all trains in which meals are served, officials said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Man killed by train, mob stalls rail traffic for 4 hours

Alam Khan (38), the victim, was a resident of Purba Bahala village at Kolaghat.

23 Jun 2018 7:19 AM IST

There are just two small bins to throw waste materials in for an entire coach of at least 72 berths.

Lack of trash bins raises stink in rail coaches

The railway officials have admitted that this is a setback to their efforts to ensure cleanliness for commuters.

13 Aug 2017 1:28 AM IST

Both ministers highlighted the fact that the Railways would benefit from the merger, and the decision will boost the overall infrastructure sector.

Railways to invite bids for manufacturing coaches

Railways will invite financial bids worth over Rs 20,000 crore for manufacturing around 5,000 AC and non-AC coaches.

2 May 2017 10:28 AM IST