Why Indian trains come in so many colours — and what it means for travellers

Indian Railways uses train coach colors to subtly indicate their age and comfort level. Blue coaches represent the classic, ...
The Financial Express

No Alcohol, No Tobacco: How Indian Railways is turning stations, trains into smart revenue machines, without raising ticket prices

The Indian Railways' Non-Fare Revenue policy monetizes stations and trains through clean advertising. By banning alcohol and ...

Indian Railways Middle Berth Rules: From sleeping time to seat norms – Here’s all you need to know

Indian Railways middle berth rules cover sleeping timings, seat allocation and passenger rights to ensure comfort and fair ...
Christian Science Monitor

Maoists' hijacking of Indian train reveals new audacity

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...
Swarajya

Indian Railway Begins Survey For Gangtok–Nathu La Line As Sevoke–Rangpo Project Nears Completion: Report

Indian Railways has initiated the final location survey for a proposed railway line linking Gangtok with Nathu La in Sikkim.
The Financial Express

Indian Railways middle berth rules: What to avoid, when to use it; check key guidelines here

A recent advisory shared by Southern Railway stated that the middle berth is meant strictly for night-time use and must remain folded during the day to ensure comfortable seating for all passengers.

Indian Railways fines IRCTC ₹10 lakh after Vande Bharat Express food complaint, vendor penalised ₹50 lakh and contract cancelled

A passenger's complaint about contaminated food on a Vande Bharat train triggers strict action, with Indian Railways fining ...