1. 6th Nov 2017: Price hike in 48 mail and express trains
In a bid to generate more revenue, Indian Railways increased the fare of 48 mail and express trains by upgrading them to ‘superfast’ train category. Read more about this news here.
2. 7th Nov 2017: Aadhaar verified passengers can book up to 12 tickets a month online
Indian Railways has increased the monthly limit of ticket booking on IRCTC portal from 6 to 12, only for Aadhaar-verified passengers. Click here to read the entire news.
3. 8th Nov 2017: The Unveiling of India’s Gold Standard Trains
The Railways showcased its first ‘Swarn’ train (gold standard) on Monday, 6th November 2017. The New Delhi-Kathgodam Shatabdi Express was the first to be launched as part of the Railways’ ‘Swarn’ project. Know all about this project here.
4. 9th Nov 2017: 10 Trains Cancelled, 9 Rescheduled, Over 41 Delayed Due to Poor Visibility
A thick grey smog has continued to engulf Delhi for the third consecutive day. 10 trains have been cancelled, 9 rescheduled and over 41 delayed as the National Capital remained buried in smog mainly affecting visibility and railway movement. Click for all the highlights.
5. 10th Nov 2017: Train Engine Runs Without Pilot, Staff Chases it Down on Bike
In a true Bollywood style, an electric train engine travelled about 13 kms without loco pilot from Wadi station in West Bengal. It was brought to a halt by a staff member who chased the train on a bike. Read this news in detail.
