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IRCTC cancels 182 trains today, 30 Aug: Check your train status here

Indian railways cancelled 182 trains today, August 30, rescheduled 18, source-changed 19, and diverted 29. Read this article to know more

9.8 km tunnel on Banihal-Katra railway link completed in Jammu and Kashmir

The 9.8 km tunnel connecting two stations on 111 km under-construction Banihal-Katra railway link in Jammu and Kashmir was completed on Monday, officials said. It is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line (USBRL) project. This is the third tunnel following the 12.6 km tunnel T-49B, the longest tunnel of Indian Railways, which was completed in January this year. On August 14, the world's highest rail bridge over the Chenab river in the Kouri area of Reasi district achieved a milestone when the overarch deck of the bridge was completed with a golden joint. The breakthrough was executed by conducting a blast and with it, the work on the escape tunnel T-13 was started, said the officials engaged in the work. "We have succeeded in completing the construction work on the tunnel between Dugga and Sawlakote stations in the Katra-Banihal section of the UdhampurSrinagarBaramulla Rail Link (USBRL)," an official said. The officials said USBRL is a national project and Indian ...

Recovery tracker: Workplace visits up 26%, vehicle registrations 2%

Fewer flights and air passengers in the latest week compared to the previous one

IRCTC cancels 165 trains today, 29 Aug: Check your train status here

Indian railways cancelled more than 160 trains, rescheduled 18 partially cancelled 20 trains and diverted 24 trains on Monday, August 29. Read this article to know more

After public uproar, IRCTC scraps passenger data monetisation tender

The railway ministry is now likely to wait for the new data protection bill before it takes any further decision on the monetisation plan

Fund allocation for railway projects in North-East rises by 254% in 8 years

The fund allocation for the railway projects in the northeastern states has been increased by 254 per cent in the last eight years (2014-2022) compared to the previous same period

IRCTC cancels 128 trains today, 24 Aug: Check list of trains cancelled

Indian Railways cancelled 128 trains while, it rescheduled seven trains and diverted 11 trains on Wednesday, August 24. According to the combined data, 195 trains have been impacted

After facing backlash, IRCTC says it will review its data monetisation plan

The review is likely to see clearer distinctions on the scope of data sharing, with all provisions of sharing of personal data slated to be completely excluded

Indian Railways cancels trains on Saturday: Over 170 trains affected

IRCTC cancels 115, reschedules 17, diverts 11 and partially cancels 29 trains on Saturday, 20 August. Read this article to know everything about IRCTC trains cancelled today

IRCTC gains 3% on data monetisation plan; analysts see more upside

The Indian Railways ticketing arm aims to raise up to Rs 1,000 crore through this exercise; The stock is now within striking distance of its 200-DMA

Railways floats tender to monetise customer data, may withdraw it: Report

The Railways has floated a tender to hire a consultant to monetise its passenger and freight customer data with the aim to generate revenue up to Rs 1,000 crore, but sources said it may be withdrawn amid concerns over privacy issues. While many on social media, including advocacy groups have raised concerns over violation of data privacy issues, government sources have clarified that the consultant would advise the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on steps to improve its existing business and plan strategies to monetise future opportunities. While the Railways has not officially commented on the tender, highly placed sources said it will be withdrawn "considering the fact that the Data Protection Bill has not been finalised". According to the tender document, the data to be studied will include information captured by the transporter's various public facing applications such as "name, age, mobile number, gender, address, e-mail ID, class of journey, payment ..

IRCTC moves to monetise passenger data; floats tender to hire consultant

Floats tender to hire consultant for monetising passenger data

IRCTC cancelled train today, 18 Aug: Over 130 trains cancelled in India

IRCTC cancelled 132 trains and partially cancelled 20 trains today. Read this article to know everything about cancelled, rescheduled, diverted, or source-changed trains on August 18, Thursday

Passenger train collides with goods train in Maha's Gondia; 2 injured

Two persons sustained minor injuries after four wheels of a coach of an express train on its way from Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh to Rajasthan's Jodhpur derailed in Gondia district of Maharashtra

IRCTC cancelled train today, 17 Aug: More than 105 trains cancelled today

Indian Railways cancelled 109 trains, while partially cancelled 20 trains on Wednesday, August 17. 11 trains have been rescheduled, whereas 12 have been diverted. Read this article to know more

Indian Railways plans to revamp passenger reservation system: Report

The Passenger Reservation System (PRS) of the Indian Railways is all set to undergo a revamp, a move that can help weed out 'malafide users'

Recovery tracker: Flights soar, vehicle registrations near pre-Covid level

Power generation was lower than the previous week

Indian Railways conducts test run of its longest freight train

The Railways conducted a test run of the 3.5-km-long freight train, Super Vasuki, with 295 loaded wagons carrying over 27,000 tonnes of coal between Korba in Chhattisgarh and Rajnandgao in Nagpur

No non-veg service on Delhi-Katra Vande Bharat, pax can still carry: Rlys

A Railway official said that currently there are no other trains in the pipeline for Sattvik certification

Railway aims to make vistadome coaches more popular on Mumbai-Goa route

The Central Railway is planning to increase the popularity of the wider view vistadome train coaches in the picturesque Mumbai-Goa Konkan belt