The Railways has stated that all regular passenger train services will remain suspended till further notice, but 230 special trains will continue to be in service.

"This is to bring to the notice of all concerned that as decided and informed earlier as well, regular passenger and suburban train services will continue to remain suspended till further notice," a statement from the Railways said.

"It may be noted that 230 special trains, which are running at present, will continue to operate. Local trains in Mumbai which are presently being run on limited basis only on the requisition of state government, will also continue to run," it said.

The occupancy of special trains is being monitored on a regular basis and additional special trains may be run based on the requirement, the national carrier said.

However, all other regular trains and suburban trains run before the lockdown will remain suspended for the time being, it said.

Also, all special trains 12 pairs running on the Rajdhani routes since May 12 and 100 pairs operating since June 1 will continue.

The limited special suburban services which began recently in Mumbai to ferry essential services personnel identified by the local authorities will also continue to run, officials said.&nbsp;Earlier, the national transporter had suspended all services till August 12.

With the suspension of passenger trains indefinitely, Indian Railways has estimated a loss of around Rs 40,000 crore in its passenger business for this fiscal.

The extension of the suspension comes at a time when active COVID-19 cases in India stand at 6,39,929, while 15,83,489 people have recovered, according to the Union Health Ministry.

On Tuesday, a single day spike of 53,601 COVID-19 cases pushed India's virus caseload to 22,68,675 with the death toll climbing to 45,257.&nbsp; 
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The Railways has stated that all regular passenger train services will remain suspended till further notice, but 230 special trains will continue to be in service.

The Railways has stated that all regular passenger train services will remain suspended till further notice, but 230 special trains will continue to be in service. "This is to bring to the notice of all concerned that as decided and informed earlier as well, regular passenger and suburban train services will continue to remain suspended till further notice," a statement from the Railways said. "It may be noted that 230 special trains, which are running at present, will continue to operate. Local trains in Mumbai which are presently being run on limited basis only on the requisition of state government, will also continue to run," it said. The occupancy of special trains is being monitored on a regular basis and additional special trains may be run based on the requirement, the national carrier said. However, all other regular trains and suburban trains run before the lockdown will remain suspended for the time being, it said. Also, all special trains 12 pairs running on the Rajdhani routes since May 12 and 100 pairs operating since June 1 will continue. The limited special suburban services which began recently in Mumbai to ferry essential services personnel identified by the local authorities will also continue to run, officials said. Earlier, the national transporter had suspended all services till August 12. With the suspension of passenger trains indefinitely, Indian Railways has estimated a loss of around Rs 40,000 crore in its passenger business for this fiscal. The extension of the suspension comes at a time when active COVID-19 cases in India stand at 6,39,929, while 15,83,489 people have recovered, according to the Union Health Ministry. On Tuesday, a single day spike of 53,601 COVID-19 cases pushed India's virus caseload to 22,68,675 with the death toll climbing to 45,257.

Regular passenger train services to remain suspended, special trains to continue: Railways

Passengers had a very special day as they boarded the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on Sunday as it was the golden jubilee run of the train. The passengers were greeted and were duly taken care by the Railway staff at the Howrah station on this occasion.&nbsp;

Passengers travelling by Rajdhani appreciated its 50 years of comfortable services and in future, they hope to further improvement in the functioning of railways.

“It is a wonderful experience and the Railways are taking all care of the passengers. This train is a very good train and I more often travel in it but today is so special because the train has completed 50 years,” said Subash Kumar Acharya, a passenger onboard Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express.

While a woman passenger said: “I have been travelling in Rajdhani for last many years and there is nothing new for me. But I am very happy that my ticket is confirmed on the day the train completed its 50 years and the hospitality is admirable,” she said.

In 1969 Rajdhani Express service was started from Howrah. Marking the 50 years of Rajdhani Express on Sunday Eastern Railway welcomed the passengers by giving rose and greeting cards.&nbsp;

Special stamp marking the 50th year of Rajdhani was unveiled and a cake was also cut at Howrah station by the General Manager Eastern Railway.

Passengers had a very special day as they boarded the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on Sunday as it was the golden jubilee run of the train. The passengers were greeted and were duly taken care by the Railway staff at the Howrah station on this occasion.

Passengers had a very special day as they boarded the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on Sunday as it was the golden jubilee run of the train. The passengers were greeted and were duly taken care by the Railway staff at the Howrah station on this occasion. Passengers travelling by Rajdhani appreciated its 50 years of comfortable services and in future, they hope to further improvement in the functioning of railways. “It is a wonderful experience and the Railways are taking all care of the passengers. This train is a very good train and I more often travel in it but today is so special because the train has completed 50 years,” said Subash Kumar Acharya, a passenger onboard Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express. While a woman passenger said: “I have been travelling in Rajdhani for last many years and there is nothing new for me. But I am very happy that my ticket is confirmed on the day the train completed its 50 years and the hospitality is admirable,” she said. In 1969 Rajdhani Express service was started from Howrah. Marking the 50 years of Rajdhani Express on Sunday Eastern Railway welcomed the passengers by giving rose and greeting cards. Special stamp marking the 50th year of Rajdhani was unveiled and a cake was also cut at Howrah station by the General Manager Eastern Railway.

Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express turns 50, passengers get special treatment

A massive fire broke out on the Vizag-Delhi A/C superfast Andhra Pradesh Express on Monday afternoon near Gwalior.&nbsp;

The fire spread to four coaches of the train near Birlanagar station in Gwalior.&nbsp;

Several fire tenders immediately rushed to the stop to douse the fire. All passengers are safe.&nbsp;

The cause of the fire is unknown.&nbsp;

Further details are awaited.&nbsp;

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A massive fire broke out on the Vizag-Delhi A/C superfast Andhra Pradesh Express on Monday afternoon near Gwalior. The fire spread to four coaches of the train near Birlanagar station in Gwalior. Several fire tenders immediately rushed to the stop to douse the fire. All passengers are safe. The cause of the fire is unknown. Further details are awaited. #UPDATE Fire broke out in 4 coaches of Andhra Pradesh Express near Birlanagar station in Gwalior. Fire under control now. All passengers safe #MadhyaPradesh (Earlier visuals) pic.twitter.com/QjZIrGaqOR — ANI (@ANI) May 21, 2018 ×

Fire breaks out in 4 coaches of Andhra Pradesh Express near Gwalior

A sanitary pad dispensing machine was installed in a coach of Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express yesterday to commemorate International Women&#39;s Day.

The facility currently runs on a trial basis and shall soon be extended to other trains, Western Railways Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Bhakar confirmed.

&quot;This is the first train in India in which a sanitary pad dispensation machine has been installed. It is useful for women passengers in long-distance train journeys. We will extend this plan in other trains as well,&quot; Bhakar told ANI.

&quot;It is very useful and a well-thought decision by Railways. We can get a sanitary pad at the cost of Rs 5,&quot; noted one of the passengers.

The facility currently runs on a trial basis and shall soon be extended to other trains

A sanitary pad dispensing machine was installed in a coach of Mumbai-New Delhi Rajdhani Express yesterday to commemorate International Women's Day. The facility currently runs on a trial basis and shall soon be extended to other trains, Western Railways Chief Spokesperson Ravinder Bhakar confirmed. "This is the first train in India in which a sanitary pad dispensation machine has been installed. It is useful for women passengers in long-distance train journeys. We will extend this plan in other trains as well," Bhakar told ANI. "It is very useful and a well-thought decision by Railways. We can get a sanitary pad at the cost of Rs 5," noted one of the passengers.

In first, sanitary pad dispenser installed in Rajdhani Express