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Railways proposes policy to lease, sell coaches to private parties

In a release on Saturday, the railways said that an executive director-level committee has been constituted by the Ministry of Railways to formulate the policy and terms and conditions of the project

IRCTC to launch India's first luxury cruise liner from September 18

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation will start India's first indigenous cruise liner from September 18, the railway PSU said on Wednesday

IRCTC market cap crosses Rs 50,000 crore; stock surges 32% in one month

The stock has been in demand since the company announced proposed a stock split in August.

IRCTC's stock rally has more steam left; buy on every dip, suggest analysts

IRCTC provides booking services for trains, buses, flights, hotels, and will soon start booking for cruises from Mumbai to places like Goa, Diu, Lakshadweep, and Kochi

Direct green power instead of grid-fed could help railways more: Study

According to the study, around a quarter of this new solar capacity - up to 5,272 MW - could be fed directly into the railway's overhead lines

MP awards contracts for cheapest solar power; Rly to draw from seven states

The state discovered lowest tariff of Rs 2.14 a kilowatt/hour so far after applicability of basic customs duty

Off track: Declining operating ratio shows Railways' poor financial health

Railways' accounts reveal it spent Rs 98 to earn Rs 100 in 2019-20. Business Standard analysis shows accounting practices mask the actual operating ratio

Railways have big role in putting Ayodhya on global map: Yogi Adityanath

Earlier, President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Ramayana Conclave in Ayodhya

Fare of new AC 3-tier coaches 8% less than regular 3AC coaches: Railways

The Railways said the fare of its new air conditioned three-tier economy class coaches will be 8 per cent less than the existing 3AC coaches, giving the best travel experience at the cheapest price.

400 stations, 90 passenger trains; assets to fetch Rs 1.52 trillion

A total of 400 stations, 90 passenger trains, railway stadiums and colonies, and the famed Konkan and hill railways are among the assets identified by the government for monetisation.

Railways suffered Rs 36,000 cr loss during pandemic: Raosaheb Danve

Union minister Raosaheb Danve on Sunday said the Railways has suffered losses to the tune of Rs 36,000 crore during the coronavirus pandemic, and termed goods trains as the real revenue generators

Many stranded in Jammu as 4 trains cancelled due to Punjab farmers' protest

Scores of farmers on Friday launched an indefinite agitation in Jalandhar and blocked train movement on the Ludhiana-Amritsar and the Ludhiana-Jammu railway routes

Railway privatisation round 1 goes off track amid operational hurdles

The lack of an independent regulator to ensure that the Railways Ministry gives a level-playing field to private- and government-run trains was a deterrent for the players

Railways may scrap first private train operations tender over viability

Rethink driven by poor response to the initiative, with only two bidders

Explained: Why IRCTC wants a partner for its premium train operations

Why the Railways' wholly-owned subsidiary wants a partner for its premium train operations

Railways entrusts RLDA to redevelop 49 additional railways stations

The Indian Railways has entrusted the Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) to redevelop additional 49 railway stations across the country, an official statement said on Tuesday.

Over 100 mn litres of milk transported by 'Doodh Duronto' trains to Delhi

Over 10 crore litres of milk has so far been transported by 'Doodh Duronto' special trains from Renigunta of Andhra Pradesh to the national capital, the Railway Ministry said.

Govt plan for private train operators halted in its tracks?

IRCTC stock price soars to fresh high on likelihood of share split

Shares end 6.9% higher on Monday from Friday's close; up 17.5% from a month ago

Railways sets eyes on hydrogen powered trains, invites bids for new tech

Successful trails can mean conversion of all diesel trains to Hydrogen