Tag: Indian Railways
All about The Lifeline Express – world’s first hospital train
On 16 July 1991, The Lifeline Express was started to provide healthcare services in rural India and for the underprivileged masses. It was world’s first hospital train.
Indian Railways turns commuters into storytellers with new campaign
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has launched a new contest, called 'My Train Story', asking people to share stories of their memorable train journeys with him.
India’s first solar train ready for trial
To cut pollution and diesel consumption, the Indian railways is all set to test its first solar powered train in Jodhpur. All the lights and fan of the train will run on solar energy.
Blankets of Indian Railways are washed only once in two months
Ever wondered why blankets provided by Railways during train journey stink? The blankets are washed only once in two months, and can lead to many diseases.
Suresh Prabhu’s Rail Budget 2016-17 live in Parliament
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu is presenting his second railway budget at the Parliament on Thursday with focus on transforming the Indian Railways.
Smart coaches with home like comfort coming soon
Indian Railways is planning to launch smart coaches with luxurious interiors that will make train journeys more comfortable for travellers. The plan will most...
Swanky New Superfast train with modern, luxurious coaches
Swanky New Superfast train connecting Delhi and Varanasi was flagged of by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 22.The train will run from January 25.
Railways collects Rs 58 lakh in anti-littering fines in Delhi
In 2015, the Indian Railways has collected the fine of 58 lakhs in Delhi from the people who litter and make the railway station and railway tracks dirty.
