New Delhi: Aviation safety experts have underlined the urgent need to strictly enforce the one hand bag rule for air passengers, following rising concerns over lithium battery and power bank fire incidents on board aircraft. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently barred the use of power banks…
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Inspects Vande Bharat Sleeper Train in Delhi
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Saturday inspected India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train at New Delhi Railway Station, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of long-distance rail travel in the country. The inspection comes ahead of the train’s…
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Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Clears 180 kmph CRS Trial
New Delhi: Indian Railways has achieved a major technological milestone with the successful completion of the final high-speed trial of the indigenously developed Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Conducted under the supervision of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), the trial took place on the Kota–Nagda section, where the train safely…
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Kavach 4.0 Commissioned on Gujarat’s Bajwa–Ahmedabad Section
Indian Railways has successfully commissioned the indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection system, Kavach 4.0, on Gujarat’s 96-kilometre Bajwa (Vadodara)–Ahmedabad section. The project covers 17 stations and features advanced infrastructure, including 23 towers, 20 Kavach huts, 192 km of optical fibre cables, and 2,872 RFID tags. The maiden Kavach-enabled train on…
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Indian Railways Operates 43,000+ Special Trains for Festivals in 2025
Indian Railways has successfully operated over 43,000 special train trips in 2025 to accommodate the surge in passenger demand during festivals and peak travel seasons. This massive mobilization underscores the Railways’ focus on passenger convenience, safety, and seamless connectivity across the country. Maha Kumbh and Holi: Record-High Special Train Operations…
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IndiGo Cancels 67 Flights Amid Fog, DGCA Probe Intensifies
New Delhi: IndiGo, India’s largest airline, canceled 67 flights on Thursday, citing bad weather and operational challenges. According to the airline, 63 cancellations were due to dense fog and poor visibility across several airports, while four were linked to internal operational reasons. The disruptions affected passengers in Agartala, Chandigarh, Dehradun,…
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1.5 Crore Travel on Indian Railways During Festival
Indian Railways has successfully transported over 1.5 crore passengers so far during the festive season, with numbers expected to exceed 2.5 crore by the end of the celebrations. To manage the influx efficiently, 30 major railway stations in Bihar and adjoining areas of Uttar Pradesh have been equipped with large…
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Indian Railways Deploys 1,205 Special Trains for Festive Rushed
Union Minister for Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, reviewed festive season passenger movement at the Railway Board War Room in New Delhi, highlighting real-time nationwide coordination. War rooms at division, zone, and board levels, along with mini control rooms at major stations, monitor passenger flow, train requirements, and operational needs. Shri…
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Indian Railways Deploys 1,500 Special Trains for Chhath
Indian Railways is ramping up services to ensure safe and comfortable travel during the upcoming Chhath festival. Over the next five days, 1,500 special trains will operate across the country, averaging 300 trains daily to accommodate the festive surge. Robust Special Train Schedule During Festive Season Alongside regular services, Indian…
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Indian Railways Runs 12,000 Special Trains for Festive Rush
Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, reviewed the movement of passengers during the festive season at the Railway Board’s War Room. The Minister commended railway staff for their 24×7 efforts in managing record passenger traffic and extended his Diwali greetings to…