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Inside India’s massive railway overhaul to end the mixed-traffic nightmare

Raju Das - 18 September, 2026

Discover how Indian Railways is ending the mixed-traffic bottleneck through Dedicated Freight Corridors, network quadrupling, and modern logistics infrastructure.

Crime

‘Half-burnt piece of cloth soaked in petrol recovered, anti-social elements attempting to jeopardise passenger safety’: Probe by Indian Railways in Mithila Express fire incident...

OpIndia Staff - 20 May, 2026

The ministry stated, "The Railway Protection Force and relevant agencies are conducting serious investigations into all these matters."

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PM Modi to flag off the first Vande Bharat sleeper express from Guwahati, Assam: Read about New India’s major Railways upgrade, set to roll...

Rukma Rathore - 12 January, 2026

These trains only serve customers with confirmed tickets and do not have RAC, waitlist or partially confirmed tockets.

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Indian Railways to run over 12,000 special trains for Diwali and Chhath festivals, new Amrit Bharat and Vande Bharat trains announced

OpIndia Staff - 21 August, 2025

For the convenience of passengers during Diwali and Chhath festivals, Indian Railways has decided to operate more than 12,000 special trains.

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Indian Railways announces 20% rebate on confirmed return journey tickets for the upcoming festival season

OpIndia Staff - 9 August, 2025

The Ministry of Railways has announced an experimental "Round Trip Package for Festival Rush" scheme aimed at easing passenger congestion and ensuring smoother travel during the upcoming festive season.

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