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The Social Life of Indian Trains review: A journey that misses out many worlds

Indian railways, as a social microcosm of the country, have long figured in reflections and commentary on India. They find their way into literary narratives of many kinds, and into screen portrayals too. In these tellings, the train carries a cross-section: class, region, habit, speech, and silence, held together in…

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Is it the end of the line for one of India’s most distinctive garments?

The bandhgala jacket will no longer be part of the formal uniform for Indian Railways staff, following claims it symbolises a ‘colonial mindset’

The Guardian - UK

High-speed passenger train kills 7 elephants crossing railway tracks in northeast India

Seven wild Asiatic elephants were killed and a calf was injured when a high-speed passenger train collided with a herd in Assam, India

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130 kmph tracks, 55 kmph speed: Why are Indian trains still this slow despite Mission Raftaar?

In March 2025, the Ministry of Railways had stated that most of its divisions maintain “over 90% punctuality”. Behind the headline figure lies the everyday reality of passengers, with the punctuality index actually declining. Reliance on diesel locomotives, signal failures and congestion lead to most delays, data show and experts say.

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Viral train noodle-cooking video sparks safety crackdown in India

Viral clip shows safety breach as officials warn passengers against high-power appliances during journeys

The Independent UK

Why Are White Sheets Given in The Indian Trains?

If you travel by Indian Railways, you must have noticed that the sheets, pillow covers and towels given to the passengers in AC coaches are mostly white in color. Have you ever wondered why only white sheets are given? Read more at Dynamite News.

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Delhi: 27 trains across Northern India running late due to dense fog

The fog">dense fog has caused significant disruptions to train schedules across Northern India, with several trains running late by hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Mahakumbh 2025: Railways launches QR-enabled jackets for ticket booking

For the first time, the Prayagraj Railway Division will introduce digital railway tickets through QR codes printed on the jackets of railway employees. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Railways clarifies on 'misleading' reports on free travel during 'Maha Kumbh'

The Indian Railways has categorically denied all reports claiming that passengers will be allowed to travel for free during the 'Maha Kumbh Mela', calling all such reports as "baseless and misleading". Read further on Dynamite News:

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Doctor performs life saving CPR on patient in train, but health experts are upset: Know why

Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has recently shared a video on microblogging platform X, in which a doctor is performing CPR on an old person. "Our dedicated Indian Railways' team," the minister has captioned the 1 min long video, in which we can see the doctor giving mouth to mouth…

The Times of India

How a man’s fight with his wife on phone led to a misdirected train and £270k loss for Indian Railways

A misunderstood ‘Ok’ sparked a costly train error, suspension and a protracted marital breakdown

The Independent UK

Indian Railways to run special trains across country on Chhath Puja

Indian Railways is running special trains across the country to ensure the safe travel of passengers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Railways washes blankets monthly: Health risks for train travelers

A report on Indian Railways has raised concerns around the hygiene and cleanliness of one of the biggest transporters of the world. Lakhs of passengers commute using Indian Railways on a daily basis and any lapse in cleanliness can be a bigger threat.

The Times of India

The 19th All India Shri Hanuman Singh Memorial Handball Championship in Jaipur from October 16 to 18

JAIPUR: The 19th All India Shri Hanuman Singh Memorial Women's Handball Championship will be organised jointly by Rajasthan State Handball Association and Hanuman Singh Foundation under the aegis of Handball Association India here at Sawai Man Singh Indoor Stadium from October 16 to 18. The three-day tournament, which will be…

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PM Modi flags off 6 Vande Bharat trains virtually

Six Vande Bharat trains entered the Indian Railways fleet on Sunday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off the trains from Tatanagar in Jharkhand. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Northern Railway accepts resignation of Vinesh Phogat & Bajrang Punia

The Northern Railway on Monday accepted the resignations of wrestlers and Congress leaders Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia Read further on Dynamite News:

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22 bogies derailed, no injuries reported, ADM Kanpur assesses derailment site of Sabarmati Express

Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Rakesh Verma assessed the derailment site of the Sabarmati Express (Varanasi to Ahmedabad, train number 19168, in Kanpur Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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J-K: Railways conduct trial run on world's highest Chenab rail bridge

Indian Railways on Thursday conducted a successful trial run on the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Editorials on Bengal train mishap: ‘Focus on eye-catching aspects? Not doing the basics right’

While authorities probe the Kanchanjunga Express-cargo train accident near West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri, the toll has raised serious questions over accountability, safety and policy priorities.

The Hindu

RPF, police directed to maintain vigil against attack on TTEs

Palakkad Division of Indian Railways increases vigilance after rise in attacks against Travelling Ticket Examiners in trains.

The Hindu

Private firms to organise train tours from Kerala to Goa, Mumbai, Ayodhya

Experience group train tours from Kerala to Goa, Mumbai, and Ayodhya with SRMPR Group and Princy World Travel Limited.

The Hindu

Economy meals at ₹20-50 at select railway stations

Indian Railways introduces affordable "Economy Meals" at over 100 stations, including Hyderabad, for rail passengers this summer.

Dynamite News

SC appreciates Indian Railways on steps taken to implement 'Kavach' system to prevent accidents

The Supreme Court has appreciated the steps taken by Indian Railways for the implementation of anti-collision systems, including 'Kavach', to prevent accidents. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Guardian - UK

Why are so many of India’s elephants being hit by trains?

The use of AI and ‘animal flyovers’ could prevent hundreds of wild elephants dying as railways cut through their habitat, say wildlife experts

The Hindu

Lok Sabha elections | Include KRCL merger with Indian Railways in their manifestos, passenger associations tell political parties

Passenger associations urge political parties to promise merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways in poll manifesto for development of coastal Karnataka.

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