In this week’s news roundup, passengers will be pleased to know that the Railways has extended the services of many special trains and even introduced important new services.
Along with this, three states have announced new travel guidelines, and the national transporter has also introduced a significant rule for train journeys.
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Search TrainsWomen’s Safety on Trains: Railways Plans to Boost Security
Over 4 million women use the Indian Railways’ services everyday. And whether they’re travelling for work or a scenic journey, safety is a constant area of concern. The Ministry of Railways recently acknowledged this gap in security—both on coaches and platforms—and has come out with an action plan that hopes to make the journey much safer. Check the guidelines here…
Railways to Start 19 Pairs of Trains for Passengers; Extension of 11 Pairs of Special Trains & More!
With the continuous increase in the numbers of passengers, Indian Railways has announced many special trains and extended several services to various destinations across India. See the full list of these new trains here…
Uttarakhand, Karnataka & Gujarat Issue New Rules for Travellers
In an effort to keep the surge in COVID-19 cases under control, several states are issuing new guidelines for incoming travellers. The latest to join this list are Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Gujarat. The three states have issued fresh official orders detailing new instructions that have to be followed by all inbound passengers. Know the complete guidelines here…
Taking Any Overnight Trains? Make Sure You Know This New Railway Rule Before You Go
The Indian Railways has stated that passengers can no longer charge their phones, laptops and other electronic devices at night while travelling on trains. Know the reason behind this new rule here…
Several new trains including Gatiman Express are now operational
Railways have resumed the operations of some of the important trains from 1st April, including the Gatiman express, India’s first semi-high speed train that runs between Delhi and Jhansi. Full list here…
Stay safe and have a happy journey with the Indian Railways!
