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

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) issued an apology to passengers, who found 'cockroach' in the food served during their journey. A social media user, who goes by Vidit Varshney, raised a complaint on X, alleging that his uncle and aunt were served a meal with a 'cockroach' on the Vande Bharat Express, running from Bhopal to Agra.

Indian Railways issues apology to couple who found 'cockroach' in food

A video showing a man having a heated exchange with a railways official, over halal-certified tea has recently gone viral on Indian social media. The footage shows the man arguing about the need for such a certification.

Watch | Passenger argues over halal-certified tea served on Indian Railways train

India's Ministry of Railways announced that they are planning to create an online ticket booking facility for passengers who want to travel with pet dogs and cats on trains.

India: IRCTC to allow passengers to book train tickets for pets online. Here's how it will happen.

Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) Tourism has launched a new international tour package to Egypt under its Outbound Tour Package. The Egypt tour will be of 10 nights and 11 days and will begin on March 28.

IRCTC Egypt Tour Package: Explore the land of mummies and pyramids on 11-day trip| Check details inside

Indian Railways usually takes the lead when it comes to long-distance travel in India. It takes a lot of work and ingenuity to provide passengers with a top-notch travel experience, and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't.

'Five stars for the kitchen': Famous American sociologist amazed by meal served on Rajdhani Express

Indian Railways has completely cancelled 284 trains today, 18 January, which also includes the Amritsar Jaynagar Humsafar Special. Additionally, Indian Railways has short-terminated 31 trains and source-changed 33 trains.

284 trains cancelled by IRCTC today: Check full list to know if your train is cancelled

Today on Monday, 26 December, Indian Railways has completely cancelled 284 trains. This includes travel from Ekta Nagar to Ahmedabad Janshatabdhi as well as from Ahmedabad to Ekta Nagar Janshatabdhi.

IRCTC cancelled 284 trains today: Know if your train is in the list, check full list here

Indian Railways has cancelled 208 trains today, Friday, December 2. Among the cancelled trains are the Jan Shatabdhi from Ekta Nagar to Ahmedabad and the Swantrata Senani Express from New Delhi to Jaynagar.

IRCTC cancels 208 trains today, check full list, how to get refund & save cancellation charges

A total of 209 trains have been cancelled by Indian Railways on 1 December. This comprises the JanShatabd Express from Banaras to Patna Junction, the Shatabdi from New Delhi to Kanpur Central, and the Janshatabdhi from Ekta Nagar to Ahmedabad.

IRCTC cancels over 200 trains today, check full list, how to get refund & save cancellation charges

Due to operational challenges, 147 trains have been completely cancelled by Indian Railways on Monday, November 28. A few days prior, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) had to cancel 135 trains owing to inclement weather and train derailments.

IRCTC cancels 147 trains today, check complete list, how to get refund, and cancellation charges

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has introduced a special train tour package for passengers who want to explore all the holy destinations in India that are related to Ramayana.

IRCTC launches special Ramayana Yatra train tour: CHECK details of 18-day tour package here

More than one crore passengers could not travel by trains despite buying tickets in 2019-2020 because of being waitlisted, a query filed under the RTI has found, indicating a shortage of trains on busy routes in the country.

Over 1 crore waitlisted passengers denied train travel in 2019-20: RTI

Indian Railways has cancelled all tickets booked to travel on or before June 30th, 2020. The railways will give refunds for all the tickets booked till June 30. However, Shramik trains that ferry home lakhs of migrant workers, stranded in various parts of the country due to the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, will run - said the notification.

Indian Railways cancels all train tickets booked till June 30

Minutes after IRCTC website resumed bookings for passengers, the IRCTC website crashed due to heavy traffic. Indian Railways has suspended all passenger trains since the lockdown started.

IRCTC website crashes within minutes; Howrah-New Delhi 3AC full to capacity

Indian Railways will resume their activities with selected train services today amid the lockdown. Indian Railways has released a new timetable for the trains that will begin on Tuesday.

Indian Railways resume services: Check Stations, timings and details of your train

Indian railways is preparing to set up 3.2 lakh isolation & quarantine beds by modifying 20000 coaches, said Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health, during a media briefing in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Indian railways prepare to help during coronavirus outbreak

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Tuesday announced a reduction in the convenience fees charged from the customers for booking e-tickets online through its website.

IRCTC announces reduction in convenience fee on e-tickets

In consonance with the spirit of “Digital India” the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Friday introduced the electronic payment mode for the food items on trains through the use of Point of Sale (POS) machines.

IRCTC introduces on-the-spot e-payment for food in trains

A Delhi court Thursday granted interim bail till January 19 to RJD chief Lalu Prasad in two Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) scam cases filed by the CBI and the ED.

IRCTC scam: Delhi court grants interim bail to RJD chief Lalu Prasad

A Delhi court on Monday directed RJD chief Lalu Prasad to appear before it on December 20 through video conference in connection with the IRCTC scam case. Special judge Arun Bharadwaj passed the directions after he was told that the accused could not appear before the court, as per earlier direction, owing to his ill health.

IRCTC Scam: Delhi court directs RJD chief Lalu Prasad to appear through video conference

While predictions have been used by private players, the officials said that the Indian Railways system would be more reliable as it would have the advantage of the database of the national transporter

Now, railways to tell you if your ticket can get confirmed

The CBI today filed a charge sheet against two companies and 12 people, including former railway minister Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav, for alleged irregularities in grant of an operational contract of two IRCTC hotels to a private firm

CBI files charge sheet against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi in IRCTC case

Customers can also pre-book cabs up to seven days in advance or upon reaching the railway station

Now, book an Ola from IRCTC mobile app and website

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