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19 Aug

Indian Railways to Launch Airport-Style Baggage Checks, Pilot in Prayagraj Division

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New Delhi: Indian Railways is preparing to introduce stricter baggage regulations, bringing in airport-style security checks for train passengers. The initiative will begin as a pilot project in the Prayagraj division, where luggage will be weighed at stations before travelers are permitted to enter platforms. Passengers carrying excess baggage will face fines.The pilot program will be rolled out at major stations, including Prayagraj Junction, Prayagraj Chheoki, Subedarganj, Kanpur Central, Mirzapur, Tundla, Aligarh Junction, Govindpuri, and Etawah. To implement the system, electronic weighing machines are being installed at the entry gates of these stations.According to the new rules, the luggage allowance…

13 Jul

Railways to Install CCTV Cameras in Coaches to Enhance Passenger Safety

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New Delhi (National Times): Following the successful installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches, the Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras in all coaches. This move will significantly improve passenger safety. Miscreants and organised gangs take advantage of gullible passengers. With cameras, such incidents will significantly reduce. To preserve the privacy of passengers, CCTV cameras will be installed in the common movement area near the doors. The Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Union Minister of State for Railways, Ravneet Singh Bittu reviewed the progress of CCTV Cameras’ installation in locomotives and coaches. The meeting held on…

30 Jun

Railway Ministry Hikes Fares for Mail, Express and AC Trains Effective July 1

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New Delhi, July 1 — Passengers travelling in mail, express, and AC trains will have to pay slightly more from July 1, as the Railway Ministry has officially announced a hike in fares across various classes.According to an official circular issued on Monday, fares for non-AC classes in mail and express trains will increase by 1 paisa per kilometre, while all AC classes will see a fare hike of 2 paise per kilometre.Ministry officials had signalled the proposed revision earlier on June 24, but the detailed fare table specifying rates for different trains and class categories was released only on…

29 Jun

Indian Railways to Launch Upgraded Reservation System with Seat Selection and Early Charting

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New Delhi, June 29, 2025 — Indian Railways is poised to revolutionize its passenger reservation system, offering passengers the option to choose their seats much like in airlines, and rolling out several new digital features by the end of this year.A senior Railway Ministry official said the new system will not only enable seat selection but will also introduce a fare calendar to help travelers make cost-effective choices.“It also has integrated facilities for divyangjan, students, patients, etc.,” the official added.In another significant change, reservation charts currently prepared four hours before a train’s departure will now be finalized eight hours in…

16 Apr

Indian Railways Installs ATM Inside AC Coach of Panchavati Express in Unique Trial

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Mumbai, April 16, 2025: In a groundbreaking step to boost passenger convenience, Indian Railways has installed an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) inside an air-conditioned coach of the Panchavati Express, which runs between Mumbai and Manmad. This is the first time an ATM has been introduced aboard a moving train in India.Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video of the onboard ATM, highlighting the government's innovation drive in public transportation. The facility will allow passengers to withdraw cash during their journey, marking a significant leap in blending banking services with rail travel.The initiative, currently in trial mode, is expected to be…

16 Feb

Indian Railways Announces Compensation for Families of Deceased in New Delhi Railway Station Stampede

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New Delhi (National Times): Indian Railways has announced compensation for the families of the victims who tragically lost their lives in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station. According to an official statement, the families of the deceased will receive a compensation of Rs 10 lakh each. In addition, those seriously injured in the incident will be compensated with Rs 2.5 lakh, while those with minor injuries will receive Rs 1 lakh. Geeta, a worker at the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital, where the victims were admitted, shared details of the tragic event. She revealed that between 10:00 and…

07 Feb

Delhi: Woman Gives Birth on Train, RPF Provides Lifesaving Assistance

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New Delhi (National Times): A woman from Samastipur, Bihar, welcomed her baby girl in a train coach at Anand Vihar Railway Station in Delhi, thanks to the prompt assistance of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). On Thursday, RPF Sub-Inspector Naveen Kumari quickly sprang into action after receiving information about the woman in labor. She coordinated with a police constable and fellow passengers to assist with the delivery before arranging transportation to a hospital for further care. "I was on duty when I got the call. I immediately requested an ambulance. A woman from Samastipur was experiencing labor pains. With the…