New Delhi: Bringing cheer to passengers planning an extended five-week holiday during the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festivities, Indian Railways has rolled out a special round trip package offering a 20% rebate on the base fare of the return journey. The scheme aims to distribute travel demand more evenly and reduce congestion during peak dates. In a statement, Ministry of Railways said, "In order to avoid rush, ensure hassle free booking as well as to facilitate passengers and redistribute th...Read More

New Delhi: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that as of April 1, 2025, a total of 36 railway projects for new lines, gauge conversion, and doubling works have been sanctioned in Gujarat. These projects cover a cumulative length of 2,564 km and are estimated to cost ₹30,275 crore. In a reply to a question by Rajkot MP Parshottam Rupala, the minister stated, "As on 01.04.2025, 36 projects (6 New Lines, 17 Gauge Conversion and 13 Doubling), of a total length of 2564 ...Read More

Jamnagar: The Railway Board has given the green light for the final location survey for a proposed 45-kilometre railway line linking Saradiya and Wansjaliya, aimed at connecting remote areas in Junagadh and Jamnagar districts. According to Atul Kumar Tripathi, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager of the Bhavnagar Division, the new line is set to boost industrial growth, social development, and economic activity across the Saurashtra region. It will also strengthen the region’s integration wit...Read More

New Delhi: Based on the positive outcome of the experimental installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches, Railways has decided to install CCTV cameras in all coaches. 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 Saturday, 12th July 2025, was attended by senior officials of the Railway Board. Railway officials informed ...Read More

Ahmedabad: In a move aimed at streamlining fare structures and enhancing the financial sustainability of passenger services, the Ministry of Railways has rationalised the basic fare of passenger train services, effective from 01 July 2025. The revised fares are based on the updated Passenger Fare Table issued by the Indian Railway Conference Association (IRCA). Key highlights of fare rationalisation (effective from 1st July 2025): No change in suburban single journey fares and season t...Read More

Ahmedabad: Train journeys may become slightly more expensive starting next month, as Indian Railways is considering a modest hike in passenger fares from July 1. It is learnt that ticket prices for non-AC Mail and Express trains are expected to go up by one paisa per kilometre, while fares for AC coaches will rise by two paise per kilometre. However, there will be no change in fares for suburban services, monthly season tickets, or second-class travel up to 500 kilometres. A minor hike of 0.5 p...Read More

Bhavnagar: With the coastal corridor project already underway, the Minister of Railways is now planning to build a new railway line along the coastline of Gujarat. The Ministry of Railways recently sanctioned ₹52.16 crore for conducting Final Location Surveys (FLS) and preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for ten major railway projects in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Among these projects, the railway has sanctioned ₹23 crore for surveying the final location of a 924-km coastal railway li...Read More

Ahmedabad: A block has been taken for non-interlocking work in connection with yard remodeling at Santragachi station of the Kharagpur division in South Eastern Railway. Due to this, the Ahmedabad-Howrah Express and Porbandar-Santragachi Kaviguru Express trains will be affected. The details are as follows: Cancelled Trains Train number 12833 Ahmedabad-Howrah Express, departing from Ahmedabad on May 16, 2025, will remain canceled. Train number 12834 Howrah-Ahmedabad Express, departing ...Read More

Mumbai: Passengers traveling by train in India can now track their PNR status, real-time train details, and even order food through WhatsApp, thanks to a new feature by Mumbai-based start-up Railofy. This feature enables IRCTC passengers to monitor their journey with just one tap on WhatsApp, eliminating the need for multiple apps to track train status and journey details. The chatbot service is available on the WhatsApp number 9881193322, where passengers can get details like PNR status, foo...Read More

Ahmedabad: Due to the proposed 30-day block for CC apron repairing work on Platform No. 3 at Ahmedabad Railway Station, some passenger/ MEMU trains will be affected. The details are as follows: Cancelled Trains: - Train No. 09274 Ahmedabad-Anand MEMU will be completely cancelled from 13.12.2024 to 11.01.2025. Partially Cancelled Trains: - Train No. 09327 Vadodara-Ahmedabad MEMU will be partially cancelled between Anand and Ahmedabad from 13.12.2024 to 11.01.2025. - Train No. 09316...Read More