Train journey News

India's diverse landscape transforms train journeys into unforgettable adventures, offering breathtaking views from Himalayan peaks to golden deserts.

Riding a train in India gives you access to some incredible sights. Travelling by train in India feels like being part of a moving cultural display. Train travel in India gives you a wonderful chance to see local life up close.

World's Longest Train Journey: If someone asked you about the longest train journey you've ever taken, you might say it lasted a few hours or perhaps a day or two. In India, even the longest train journeys usually reach their destination within 3 to 4 days. But did you know that there is a train that takes not just four or five days, but an entire week to travel from its source station to its destination? Yes, if you book a ticket on this train, you'll be spending a whole week on board. This train holds the record for covering the longest distance of any passenger train in the world. And if you're worried that sitting on a train for a week might get boring, rest assured—the journey is so beautiful and spectacular that you won't feel bored at all. This week-long journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway is more than just a train ride; it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure through the heart of Russia.

It may be noted that while most people often carry luggage heavier than the permissible limit free of cost in railways, there are certain things which are barred by the Indian Railways.

There has been firing in Jaipur Express going to Mumbai. 4 people have died in this incident. The incident has created a sensation. People are scared.

There has been firing in Jaipur Express going to Mumbai. 4 people have died in this incident. The incident has created a sensation. People are scared.

Indian Railways to change terminal for several trains for July 10 Most of the trains lying under Northern Railways will have changed terminals Until now, three pairs of trains which terminated at Varanasi station have now been shifted to Banaras station

Indian Railways opens up its second sleeping pod facility at Mumbai CSMT station A total of 40 pods including 30 single pods, 6 double pods, and 4 family pods are available Passengers can book their pods either through mobile app or even directly at the reception

The Indian Railways offer one of the most dense railway networks in the world, with trains passing through some of the most picturesque locations in the country. 

On a long train journey, the mobile phone invariably becomes the biggest entertainment and knowledge source for passengers. However, one is never sure what to expect in terms of mobile network connectivity along the train route.

Ticket booking on the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) platform is set to become faster minus the kinks experienced in the current format.

From today, an unreserved train ticket for travelling upto 199 km distance will no longer be valid after three hours of purchase of the ticket as railways has formulated a new rule.

The app was launched by RailYatri.In, a tech start-up, here to provide vital information regarding medical facilities in the particular area.

Besides bedrolls, curtains of AC coaches are also being redesigned.

The promotional spree for Bollywood movies has undoubtedly excited the fans throughout but team 'Tamasha' has surely taken it a level up.

Dressed casually, both the actors chose to settle down first before posing for shutterbugs.

Railways would provide them an alternate accommodation in the next train on which seats are available.

Indian Railways is contemplating a back up train for those passengers on wait-list who still want to travel on the same day to the same destination.

Launched by Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda, the smart card can be used only at counters at 12 nominated stations for now, as a pilot project.