NEW DELHI: Indian Railways has successfully transported a live heart aboard the Vande Bharat Express for the first time, marking a significant milestone in emergency healthcare logistics. The organ was safely transported from Surat to Ahmedabad on Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express and will be transplanted at the U.N. Mehta Institute…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah called ‘Vande Mataram’ a guiding mantra for India’s reconstruction while addressing the NCORD anti-narcotics meeting. He linked the song to freedom struggle values and emphasized stronger efforts against synthetic drugs and trafficking networks Published Date – 26 June 2026, 07:01 PM File Photo New Delhi: Union…
A stone was hurled at the Delhi-Jodhpur Vande Bharat Express, cracking a window pane between Alwar and Rewari stations. No passenger was injured in the incident. The Railway administration and the RPF have launched an investigation. According to railway sources, the incident took place around 4:30 PM on train number 26482 Delhi Cantt-Jodhpur Vande Bharat…
India’s railway transformation story is getting stronger—and the latest data proves it. In FY 2025–26, multiple trains operated by Southern Railway, including four Vande Bharat Express services and nine express trains, have secured spots among the top 10 most highly occupied trains in the entire Indian Railways network. This highlights a powerful trend: demand for…
Indian Railways is considering an ambitious plan to launch a new Vande Bharat Express service between Yesvantpur (Bengaluru) and Madgaon (Goa), aimed at significantly improving rail connectivity between the IT hub of Karnataka and the popular coastal destination in Goa. The proposal — put forth by South Western Railway along with Southern Railway and the…
Akshay Bajpayee | New Delhi13 hours ago Date: 1 January What happened: A passenger on the Bhubaneswar-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express shared a video, claiming the food served was “not fit for human consumption” and could cause food poisoning. Date: 23 January What happened: On the Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Express, passengers received half-cooked rice, hard…
NEW DELHI: Cancelling confirmed tickets of newly launched Vande Bharat Sleeper trains will be costlier for passengers, according to new norms notified by the Railways. While a 25% deduction will apply if a ticket booked in this premium train is cancelled anytime after purchasing, a 50% charge will be levied if cancellation is done between…
The all air-conditioned train aims to make overnight train journeys faster and more premium and comfortable for passengers. Vande Bharat sleeper flag off today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to flag off the first Vande Bharat sleeper train set of Indian Railways from Malda town in West Bengal today. The inaugural Vande Bharat…
Vande Bharat sleeper launch soon! Indian Railways is all set to launch its first Vande Bharat sleeper this week, with PM Narendra Modi expected to flag off the new train on January 117 between Howrah and Kamakhya (Guwahati). Ahead of the launch, Indian Railways has announced the fare structure and ticket prices for the Vande…
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday offered a first glimpse of the upcoming Vande Bharat sleeper train, describing it as a new-generation service designed to significantly improve comfort on overnight journeys. The minister, while reviewing the new train, said that focus was towards upgrading amenities to make long-distance rail travel smoother and more passenger-friendly. India…