Indian Railways began with just 34 kilometres of track in 1853. Today, it runs over 69,000 kilometres, connecting cities, people, and industries across the country. The Hindu’s latest e-book, Moving Millions: The Magic of the Mundane in…
Surat: Unprecedented crowds have been witnessed at Surat railway station in Gujarat over the last few days as people headed to their hometowns ahead of Diwali and Chhath, with Western Railway operating special trains to cater to the…
Food served on Indian Railways trains has long been a matter of concern. Passengers still hesitate to eat it without second thoughts. A video of Amrit Bharat Express (16601) showing catering vendors washing reusable food containers for…
A viral video from the Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 16601) has sparked widespread criticism after it allegedly showed disposable food containers being washed and reused to serve meals to passengers. The video led to...
With the festive season of Diwali and Chhath approaching, the Indian Railways is gearing up to handle the surge in passenger demand by launching 17 special festival trains from various Delhi stations on October 20,...
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Ahead of the Diwali and Chhath Puja festival, Central Railway will operate 1,702 special trains for Diwali and Chhath travel, connecting destinations across the country. To ensure…
A viral video from the Erode–Jogbani Amrit Bharat Express (Train No. 16601) shows a man, allegedly a railway canteen staffer, washing used disposable food containers inside a passenger compartment washbasin. Recorded by a fellow traveller,…
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. With upgraded facilities, including online ticket vending machines and passenger-friendly helpdesks, the new add-on section at New Delhi Railway Station is prepared to handle both…
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Captain Shashi Kiran, CPRO of North Western Railway, told ANI that extra coaches, volunteers, and Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff have been deployed at stations to manage passenger…
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. According to Southern Railway, "earth slips" occurred at several locations along the route, with boulders, mud, and fallen trees blocking the track between Kallar and Coonoor,…
A 24-year-old passenger onboard Train No. 22503 Kanyakumari–Dibrugarh Vivek Express received swift medical attention at Palakkad Junction after reportedly suffering a jaw dislocation mid-journey. Indian Railways Doctor Jithin PS,…
Do you know which is the largest railway station in the world? THIS station holds the Guinness World record for having the most railway platforms in the world. It is located in...
Guru Bruno, who travelled by Vande Bharat Express and reached Chennai Egmore around 11 p.m. on Friday, realised after reaching home that he had forgotten his wristwatch inside the train’s restroom.
A disturbing incident at Jabalpur Railway Station, Madhya Pradesh, has gone viral after a video surfaced showing a samosa vendor manhandling a passenger over a failed PhonePe transaction. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM on October 17…
The Indian Railways announced on Saturday (October 18) that it will take stringent action against social media handles circulating old or misleading videos related to train operations. The move comes amid the festive travel rush,...