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From Howrah Junction to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, India is home to some of the oldest and most iconic railway stations. These historic landmarks, including Mumbai's CST and Kolkata's Howrah, showcase the rich heritage of Indian railways. They stand as symbols of the country's progress and architectural brilliance. Discover the fascinating stories and timeless charm of these stations that have been pivotal in India's railway history. Scroll down for the list of oldest railway stations in India.
The number of senior citizen travellers saw a 24 percent dip in 2021-22 compared to the data of 2019-20, with only around 1.9 crore citizens travelling in 2021-22 in trains, reports PTI.
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In addition to Shramik specials, Railways are also running 15 pairs of special trains connecting New Delhi and plans to start 200 more timetabled trains on 1st June.
Indian Railways has cautioned people not to travel on passenger and long-distance trains unless absolutely necessary after several COVID-19 positive passengers were found to be travelling.
In the new system introduced at Anakapalle station, new technology has been adopted by which the estimated arrival of the trains at the station is taken based on the real-time location of the trains.
The EMU train comes with higher passenger capacity.
The e-ticket holders can wait for their chance of getting a confirmed birth if the passengers with confirmed tickets don't turn up.
The committee has also recommended that instead of having flat fares, the railways should increase fares during festive seasons, and reduce them during lean months.
Southern Railway will operate special trains between Indore and Kochuveli on April 5, 12 and May 24, 31, to clear the heavy summer rush of passengers.
Lets have a quick look at the revised cancellation rules.
Railways has also decided to enable certain unreserved ticket counters to allow refund of reserved ticket.
While cancellation fee of of second class confirmed ticket in 48 hours before the scheduled departure of the train will be increased from Rs 30 to Rs 60, the Third AC ticket will cost Rs 180 as against Rs 90 earlier.
The ministry has uploaded a detailed questionnaire on its website www.Indianrailways.Gov.In on bedrolls such as bed sheets, towels, pillows and blankets used during travel on trains.
RuPay is India's own card payment gateway network like Visa and Master Card, and provides an alternative system for banks to provide a debit card service.
Railway passengers can now book their tickets, do shopping and pay service bills using RuPay pre-paid cards, as the IRCTC launched the debit card service here Tuesday.
Now railway passengers can book meals through SMS to 139 as the service will be launched from tomorrow on a few selected trains on trial basis.
Railway passengers are expecting improved facilities, cleanliness and more trains from the maiden Railway Budget of the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Government.
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