Jamui (Bihar): Rail traffic on one of India’s busiest railway corridors the Howrah–Patna–Delhi route remained disrupted for the second consecutive day on Monday following the derailment of a cement-laden goods train in Bihar’s Jamui district. The derailment occurred late Saturday night between Lahaban and Simulthala stations on the Jasidih–Jhajha section…
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Indian Railways Rationalises Passenger Fares from Dec 26
New Delhi, December 25: Indian Railways has announced a rationalisation of passenger fares effective December 26, 2025, aimed at balancing affordability for commuters with the sustainability of railway operations. The revision introduces minimal increases across select categories while ensuring suburban services and short-distance travel remain unaffected. No Hike for Suburban…
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Railways Balance Fares, Freight Growth 2024–25
Indian Railways has adopted a dual approach to ensure affordable travel and robust freight growth, the Union Minister for Railways, Communications and IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, said in Parliament. Freight tariffs have been held steady since 2018 despite rising input costs, while passenger fares were rationalised with effect from July…