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Travelling on a premium train? This is what you will need to pay for meals

In a notification on July 15, the Indian Railway Board issued the price chart of various meals that will be offered to the passengers travelling by the premium trains

Updated On: 20 Jul 2022 | 5:08 PM IST

Railway to operate 4 Rajdhani Express trains with new upgraded Tejas takes

'Use of Tejas coaches for long distance journey is a paradigm shift for enhancing travel experience for passengers,' says govt

Updated On: 16 Dec 2021 | 5:33 PM IST

IRCTC restores catering services in Rajdhani, Shatabdi among other trains

The Indian Railways now decided to serve freshly cooked food in Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, and Gatiman Express trains

Updated On: 24 Nov 2021 | 5:11 PM IST

Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani gets Tejas-type Smart coaches: Check out features

In a bid to enhance the travel experience of passengers, the Indian Railways on Monday said that it will start operating the Rajdhani Express trains with feature-loaded, upgraded Tejas smart coaches.

Updated On: 19 Jul 2021 | 9:13 PM IST

Goa-bound Rajdhani Express derails in Maharashtra; all passengers safe

Goa-bound Rajdhani Express from Hazrat Nizamuddin derailed inside a tunnel in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra early on Saturday, but there was no report of injury to any passenger, an official said

Updated On: 26 Jun 2021 | 10:42 AM IST

AC trains to have operation theatre-like fresh air pumped into coaches

The experiment, started with 15 pairs of air conditioned trains being run by the Railways on the Rajdhani routes since May 12, will be replicated in all AC trains

Updated On: 28 Jun 2020 | 8:08 PM IST

Shramik Express demand down to 30 trains a day versus 255 in May

On the other hand, the much-hyped special trains - including 15 pairs of Rajdhanis and 100 pairs of mail and express trains - are running on low occupancy of 62 per cent and 67 per cent, respectively.

Updated On: 09 Jun 2020 | 4:15 AM IST

Delhi couple taken off Rajdhani after quarantine seal found on man's hand

The train was briefly detained and the couple was taken to a hospital

Updated On: 21 Mar 2020 | 2:47 PM IST

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Train rides get costlier from today: Here's by how much

Railways have increased passenger fares by 1 to 4 paisa across various classes. But is that enough for the cash-strapped national transporter ? Listen to this podcast to know more

Updated On: 01 Jan 2020 | 1:25 PM IST

Railways announces fare hike from Jan 1; already booked tickets excluded

Premium trains like Shatabdi, Rajdhani and Duronto trains are included in the fare hike.

Updated On: 31 Dec 2019 | 8:42 PM IST

Dedicated rail freight corridors look to rope in Amazon, Flipkart

'A game-changer for parcel industry'; move expected to slash parcel delivery times drastically

Updated On: 29 Dec 2019 | 9:55 PM IST

Last coach of Jammu Rajdhani Express derails at New Delhi Railway Station

No passengers were injured in the accident

Updated On: 04 Dec 2019 | 8:22 AM IST

CR wants hike in frequency as new Mum-Del Rajdhani nears 100% occupancy

Says train is perfect to go to Agra from Mumbai, come to Nashik from Delhi, as large number of passengers are booking tickets for these two destinations

Updated On: 10 Mar 2019 | 12:51 PM IST

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In pics: Rajdhani Express turns 50, passengers pampered with sweets & cards

Passengers had a very special day after they boarded the Howrah-New Delhi Rajdhani Express on Sunday

Updated On: 04 Mar 2019 | 3:52 PM IST

Travel time in Rajdhani trains set to reduce by at least one hour

Railways is planning to use an engine each in the front and rear, boosting the speed, senior officials said.

Updated On: 21 Feb 2019 | 3:30 PM IST

Rajdhani, Shatabdi to get opulent makeover patronised by poor: Know how

The first Swarna Rajdhani between New Delhi and Sealdah was launched in November 2017

Updated On: 18 Feb 2018 | 1:15 PM IST

More comfort for Rajdhani passengers with refurbished coaches, LED lights

The train had anti-graffiti coated designer vinyl wrap in the passage, entrances, toilets and ceilings, as well as a new paint scheme

Updated On: 13 Feb 2018 | 10:54 PM IST

Rajdhani to make a round trip daily? Railways exploring options

The meet, to be attended by Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and senior officials, will chalk out a road map for the national transporter till 2022

Updated On: 15 Dec 2017 | 7:21 PM IST

Mother and daughter, 2 others mowed down by Rajdhani Express in Allahabad

The four were crossing the railway tracks instead of taking the foot-over bridge to go back to their village

Updated On: 02 Oct 2017 | 2:50 PM IST

Passengers on Rajdhani Express go hungry due to delay in catering service

Railway authorities say there was a staff crunch that led to the delay

Updated On: 12 May 2017 | 5:00 PM IST