The Latest Breaking News from Railways

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.

Train Talk: ‘How can we feel confident that these plans will translate into more reliable train journeys and fares that are value for money?’

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Railways regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) over the recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station during peak hours, which resulted in the loss of 18 lives. Read further on Dynamite News:

As the Indian Railways mulls a slew of measures for better crowd management in the wake of at least 18 people being killed in a stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on February 15, the Opposition has trained its guns at the government for its “negligence.” 

At around 9.30 pm on Saturday, as the crush swelled on platform numbers 13 and 14 at New Delhi Railway Station, Ramkumar Manjhi began to panic. 

Authorities from the Indian Railways distributed large quantities of cash outside the mortuaries of three Delhi hospitals to family members of victims killed in Saturday night’s stampede.

At least 18 people were killed after a stampede broke out at 10 pm on Saturday night at the New Delhi Railway Station. Eyewitnesses told Newslaundry the stampede took place when passengers were waiting to board a train to Prayagraj to attend the Kumbh Mela. Some said a Railways announcement…

Private and public vehicles of devotees will be parked in the parking lots of respective routes. Read further on Dynamite News:

NEW DELHI: "Sangwan bhai, poora ground khaali kara diya!" - a fan shouted as Himanshu Sangwan took his position on the field after an eventful over, one that saw the dismissal of India's batting legend Virat Kohli for six runs.