These are the major updates from the Indian Railways that you should know as of April 19–24, 2021.
New COVID-19 Guidelines Issued for Kumbh Returnees and Train Travel to Maharashtra
The government of Maharashtra has released a new SOP for train passengers coming from places of ‘sensitive origin’. Along with this, Kumbh Mela returnees will be required to follow new quarantine and testing rules in several states. All details here…
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Search TrainsRailways to Run All Trains on Schedule Despite Local Curfews, Lockdowns
Amid reports of overcrowding and stoppage of services, the Indian Railways has clarified that all IRCTC trains will be running normally as per schedule. Passengers have been requested not to panic, as new trains are being introduced on routes with high demand. See who can travel to stations during lockdown/curfew here…
Several States Announce New Travel Rules, Lockdowns & Night Curfews
To control the surge in COVID cases in the country, Uttarakhand, Assam and Uttar Pradesh have issued new travel guidelines while Jharkhand and Puducherry have imposed lockdowns. Along with this, Goa, Karnataka, Tripura, Nagaland and Ladakh have issued new night curfews. Know the details here…
30+ Special Trains Announced for High-Rush Routes
The Indian Railways has announced multiple new special trains for travel across India. Important stations that will be connected are New Delhi, Bandra Terminus, Lokmanya Tilak Terminus, Pune, Gorakhpur, Bhagalpur, Howrah, Darbhanga, Bengaluru, and Dibrugarh, among others. Check the complete list of trains here…
5 Important New Railway Cancellations and Diversions
While the Railways continues to operate trains in the country, several services have been diverted and cancelled owing to operational reasons and maintenance work. Check the train details and dates here…
Stay safe and have a happy journey with the Indian Railways!
