Indian Railways Archives - National Times

16 Apr

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAshwini Vaishnaw, Indian Railways, Onboard ATM, Panchavati Express

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…

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

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaIndian Railways, Mahakumbh, New Delhi Railway Station

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…

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

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiaDelhi, Indian Railways, New Delhi

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…