Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar
The Ministry of Railways, in partnership with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Ministry of Women & Child Development, launched the 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan' to enhance healthcare and nutrition for women, adolescent girls, and children. The initiative includes health screenings for various conditions.
Aadhaar Authentication
Starting October 1, 2025, Aadhaar authentication will be mandatory for booking general reserved tickets online through the IRCTC website/app during the first 15 minutes of ticket availability. This measure aims to benefit common users and prevent misuse. There will be no changes to the booking timings at computerized PRS
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Indian Railways has initiated the loading of fresh apples from Kashmir to Delhi, launching a daily parcel train service starting September 13, 2025. Each train will consist of eight wagons, capable of carrying 23 metric tonnes of apples. The service aims to enhance market access for Kashmir's apple
Indian Railways
Indian Railways has initiated the loading of fresh apples from Kashmir to Delhi, using two parcel vans, each carrying 23 metric tonnes. A daily parcel train service will commence on September 13, enhancing connectivity for apple growers. More wagons will be added if demand increases, and the service aims to
railway doubling
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the doubling of the Bhagalpur-Dumka-Rampurhat railway line (177 km) across Bihar, Jharkhand, and West Bengal at a cost of Rs. 3,169 crore. This project aims to enhance railway capacity, improve mobility, and support economic development in the region, aligning with the
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A landmark MoU between Indian Railways and State Bank of India enhances insurance coverage for railway employees maintaining salary accounts with SBI. Key benefits include ₹1 crore for accidental death, ₹1.6 crore for air accidents, and additional personal accident covers, marking a significant step towards employee welfare. Source: Original
Indian Railways
A landmark MoU between Indian Railways and State Bank of India enhances insurance coverage for railway employees maintaining salary accounts with SBI. Key benefits include ₹1 crore for accidental death, ₹1.6 crore for air accident cover, and additional personal accident coverage. This initiative aims to improve employee welfare, particularly
Indian Railways
Indian Railways, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is set to commemorate the 350th Martyrdom Day of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. A high-level meeting was held to discuss initiatives aimed at raising awareness among the youth about the teachings and sacrifices of the Sikh Guru. Suggestions from Sikh leaders include
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Indian Railways has announced a record 380 Ganpati Special train trips for 2025, the highest ever, to facilitate smooth travel for devotees during the festive season. The Central Railway will operate the majority of these services, with 296 trips planned. The special trains will run from 11th August, with additional
Indian Railways
In preparation for the Diwali and Chhath festivals, Indian Railways will operate over 12,000 special trains. Passengers traveling between October 13-26 will receive a 20% discount on return tickets for journeys between November 17-December 1. Additionally, four new Amrit Bharat Express trains and a Buddhist Circuit train will be
Indian Railways
On the eve of India's 79th Independence Day, Indian Railways actively participated in the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign, promoting patriotism and awareness about the national flag. The event saw mass participation from railway employees, with the National Flag distributed among staff and various programs organized, including
RailOne App
The Indian Railways has introduced the RailOne mobile app, allowing passengers to book reserved and unreserved train tickets anytime and anywhere. This initiative is part of a complete revamp of the Passenger Reservation System (PRS), which will now handle over 100,000 tickets per minute, up from 25,000. Additionally,