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Mumbai local trains to have new design soon

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said the Mumbai suburban railway would soon get new-design trains fitted with better features for passenger comfort and reducing overcrowding. Photograph: ANI......

A look at India's deadly stampedes in recent past

The packed New Delhi Railway station became a horrific sight for thousands of passengers, mostly the Maha Kumbh pilgrims, after an overnight stampede led to at least 18 deaths. IMAGE: NDRF......

Track curvature foiled driver's attempt to prevent Jalgaon mishap

A track curvature prima facie affected the visibility for the Karnataka Express train which mowed down at least 13 passengers in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, railway officials said. IMAGE:......

Surat railway authorities tackle an unusual crowd, here is how

An unusually heavy rush was witnessed at Udhna railway station in Surat on Sunday as hundreds of workers engaged in textile and diamond industries headed to their hometowns in Bihar and Uttar......

Jalgaon: Train crushes 12 as fire rumour scrambles passengers

At least 12 passengers were killed on Wednesday evening when they jumped from their Mumbai-bound train in panic due to a false fire alarm, only to be tragically run over by another train on the......

'Tax Relief For Middle Class Will Boost Markets'

'Like every Budget, this time, too, there is chatter around tinkering with the long-term capital gains tax.''Investors may not want to jump into the markets until there is clarity on this front.'......

To avoid 2022 crisis, Indian Railways ferries more coal for electricity

As Indian Railways looks to avert the crisis like last summer, preparations are under way to stock up coal at thermal power plants. Photograph: Ajay Verma/Reuters Much like February and March,......

Western Railway plans to run high-speed trains

The Western Railway is awaiting clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety, for running trains on this high-speed corridor at 130 kmph which will help cut down travel time by atleast 30......

Railways Realising Its Paperless Dreams

IMAGE: In this photograph taken in December 2019, movie star Kangana Ranaut issues railway tickets at the ticket counter at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai. Photograph: ANI......

Indian Wheels for Vande Bharat Trains

IMAGE: A look inside the Integral Coach Factory, where Vande Bharat trains are manufactured in Chennai. Photograph: ANI Photo India's iconic Vande Bharat train project may finally find a solution......

Mumbai's Memorable Fan Party For Team India

IMAGE: Fans celebrate during Team India's victory parade in Mumbai on Thursday. Photographs and Video: Satish Bodas, Hitesh Harisinghani, Afsar Dayatar for Rediff.com and Saahil Salvi South Mumbai......

Victory Parade! Team India celebrate with fans in Mumbai

IMAGE: The jubilant Indian players celebrate during the victory parade in Mumbai on Thursday. Photograph: BCCI/X A sea of fans greeted the victory parade of the T20 World Cup winning Indian team......

Olympic medallist Kusale visits Ganesh temple in Pune

IMAGE: Paris Olympics bronze medallist Swapnil Kusale was accorded a grand welcome on his arrival in Pune on Thursday. Photograph: ANI Shooter Swapnil Kusale, who won a bronze medal in the 2024......

Special Trains For Pakistan Game

IMAGE: The world's largest cricket stadium -- the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad -- is set to witness a packed house with 132,000 spectators in attendance for Saturday's match. Photograph:......

Ranji: Saurashtra secure quarters berth; Vysakh, Srinivas power K'taka

IMAGE: Dharmendrasinh Jadeja bagged a five-wicket haul to power Saurashtra to a big win over Manipur. Photograph: Kind courtesy Dharmendrasinh Jadeja/Instagram Saurashtra's veteran left-arm......

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