The complainant had booked a ticket from Prayagraj to Delhi on October 25, 2022, for a journey scheduled on October 28, 2022. He explained that he was assigned a shared seat with another passenger under the same RAC ticket.

Delhi Consumer Court fines Indian Railways Rs 25,000 for making RAC passengers share one blanket

India has launched its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, marking a major milestone in the country's clean energy and sustainable transportation journey. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the 10-coach hydrogen-powered train from Jind in Haryana. The pilot project aims to reduce emissions, improve energy efficiency, and support India's net-zero goals. With this launch, India joins a select group of countries operating hydrogen-powered trains.

India launches first hydrogen-powered train | PM Modi flags off green rail revolution 

India has launched its first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train, marking a significant step toward clean and sustainable rail transportation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the 10-coach hydrogen train in Haryana's Jind, where it will begin operations on the Jind–Sonipat route under Northern Railway. The pilot project aims to test hydrogen propulsion technology, dedicated refueling systems, and operational efficiency while reducing carbon emissions and dependence on diesel-powered trains. With this launch, India joins countries such as Germany, Japan, China, and the United States in operating hydrogen-powered rail services. Indian Railways also plans to explore the use of hydrogen technology on heritage routes, supporting its long-term goal of achieving net-zero emissions and greener transportation.

PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train | Indian railways begins green rail revolution

Over 1.27 crore linen items were stolen from Indian Railways AC coaches between 2022 and 2026, causing Rs 104.51 crore losses. Face towels topped the list of most stolen items.

Indian Railways’ hidden loss: Linen items worth more than Rs 100 crore stolen since 2022

A viral video showing a religious ceremony inside a moving train sparked debate. Northern Railway clarified it took place in a privately booked saloon car, reserved for Rs 3.08 lakh through IRCTC.

Viral video shows religious ceremony inside moving train; Railways responds

Indian Railways unveiled the first look of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project, featuring a 280 kmph high-speed train under the Make in India initiative.

Railways unveils India’s first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad – Here’s the first look

One of the main focus areas for this year has been the safety of passengers as the government proposed to install the indigenious buit anti-collision system Kavach 4.0 across 18,000 km of high-traffic tracks in the country.

Budget 2026: Railways receive highest-ever allocation, 7 high-speed corridors announced – check full details

The Vande Bharat Sleeper with several advanced features, including padded berths for enhanced comfort, is expected to be introduced earlier next year. 

Watch: Vande Bharat Sleeper hits 180 kmph; water test confirms ride stability

Railways, which is a lifeline for the majority of Indians, has said that it has expanded its network and operations significantly over the past decade and is also increasing its manpower. As a result of the fare hike, the earnings of Railways are projected to go up by Rs 600 crore annually.

Train travel to get costlier as Railways hikes fares. Check new fare structure

Three-phase AC motors enable regenerative braking, where braking energy is fed back to the overhead grid. Routes like the Delhi–Howrah and Delhi–Mumbai sections have high train density, allowing regenerated power to be consumed by nearby locomotives.

Inside Indian Railways’ shift to AC motors: How modern locomotives get their power

After the video gained traction online, railway officials confirmed that the man admitted to doing it to gain attention and create a social media reel. The North Central Railway issued an official statement condemning the act.

WATCH: Man booked for bathing in moving Indian train to 'gain popularity' on internet

In a Diwali bonanza for the railway staff, the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved Productivity Linked Bonus for the 10,91,146 railway employees.

Productivity Linked Bonus announced for railway employees; maximum amount to be...

In a first, Indian Railways launches first parcel train from Kashmir to Delhi to aid apple growers

In a major policy shift, Indian Railways is preparing to roll out strict baggage regulations across key stations — mirroring the airline model of restricted weight and size.

This change means passengers may soon have to weigh and declare their baggage, and possibly pay extra fees for exceeding limits. The move is aimed at improving safety, efficiency, and passenger convenience, especially in premium trains like Rajdhani, Shatabdi, and Vande Bharat.

Indian railways enforces new baggage rules

Railways install the first removable solar panel system between tracks at Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi. This innovation could generate enough solar energy without land acquisition and support station power needs. 

Indian Railways install first solar panels between tracks at BLW Varanasi

The Indian Railways other than offering special festive trains has come up with a new experimental scheme called the Round Trip Package to ease traffic.



Booking train tickets soon? Here’s the festive discount from Indian Railways you can’t miss. Details inside

Why are cameras being installed in Indian trains? Won't they compromise on passenger privacy? Or would they help passengers? Here's all we know about Indian Railways' upcoming CCTV camera setup drive.

What about privacy? Indian Railways to install CCTV cameras in 74,000 train coaches across India. Here's why

The move comes after experimental installation of CCTV cameras in passenger coaches yielded positive results and a go ahead was given by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in a meeting held on Saturday.

Indian Railways makes a big move, CCTV cameras to be installed in 74,000 coaches

Though floodlight failure was one of the early reasons behind pausing the game, the IPL chairman asking the fans to vacate the venue ensured the real reason behind it. India news, Sports, Cricket

IPL 2025 - All PBKS-DC-bound players reach Delhi safely from Dharamsala, BCCI thanks Indian Railways

India News: The project, known as Avishkar Hyperloop, was built at the IIT Madras campus. With the help of this technology, 350 km can be covered in just 30 minutes.

Jaipur to Delhi in 30 mins: India's first hyperloop test track unveiled at IIT Madras

India:  It is for the first time in the history of Independent India that Kashmir Valley would be connected to the rest of the country via rail link. 

Vande Bharat train reaches Srinagar for the first time ever in successful trial run

Indian Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Thursday (Dec 5) shared a video on social media platform X, showing the completion of a 410-meter Hyperloop test track. Vaishnaw wrote, “Thumbs up to Team Railways, IIT-Madras' Avishkar Hyperloop team and TuTr (incubated startup).

India Railways Minister Vaishnaw lauds ‘Bharat’s first hyperloop test track,’ watch video

An Indian Railways employee was crushed to death Saturday (Nov 9) after being trapped between the engine and a coach of the same train in the eastern state of Bihar.

‘No value of common worker’: Uproar as Indian Railways staffer crushed to death on duty

The LinkedIn profile of a mechanical engineer went viral after it was shared on social media platform X to draw attention to the unique journey of the man who had worked for the Indian Railways for more than 11 years and has now been employed by Elon Musk-owned Space X.

IIT graduate moves from Indian Railways to SpaceX, his LinkedIn profile goes viral

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Delhi Consumer Court fines Indian Railways Rs 25,000 for making RAC passengers share one blanket

India launches first hydrogen-powered train | PM Modi flags off green rail revolution

PM Modi flags off India's first hydrogen-powered train | Indian railways begins green rail revolution

Linen items worth Rs 104 crore stolen from Indian Railways since 2022

Viral video shows religious ceremony inside moving train; Railways responds

Railways unveils India’s first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad

Railways receive highest-ever allocation, 7 high-speed corridors announced

Watch: Vande Bharat Sleeper hits 180 kmph; water test confirms ride stability

Train travel to get costlier as Railways hikes fares. Check new fare structure

How modern locomotives get their power

WATCH: Man booked for bathing in moving Indian train to 'gain popularity'

Productivity Bonus announced for railway employees; maximum amount to be...

Indian Railways launches first Kashmir-Delhi parcel train to aid apple growers