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Railways launches OTP-based refund for tickets booked via authorised agents

This system will be applicable only to the e-tickets booked through its authorised agents

Slowdown takes a Rs 4,000 crore toll on Indian Railways' earnings

The RTI revealed railways earned a revenue of Rs 13,398.92 crore from passenger fares in April-June quarter which dipped to Rs 13,243.81 crore in the July-September quarter

Indian Railways to turn 200 colonial-style carriages into 10 tourist trains

Conceived initially as inspection cars to be exclusively used by railway officials to visit far flung areas, these saloons comprise of two bedrooms, a lounge, a pantry, a toilet and a kitchen

Railways to implement Rs 18,000-crore project to run trains at 160 kmph

Once the project begins, it will take at least four years to complete, he said after inaugurating the International Rail Conference-2019 and the 13th International Railway Equipment Exhibition

RITES surges 19% in 1 week on Rs 160 crore order win from Sri Lanka

The company has signed contract with Sri Lanka government for supply of two additional fully air-conditioned Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) train sets.

Best of BS Opinion: Changing thinking at Railways, competition regulator

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Govt approves 78-day wages as productivity bonus to railway employees

This is for the sixth consecutive year that productivity linked bonus is being given to railway employees

Rail coach making gets a hand from robots; MCF beats expectations

MCF and its design consultant Ircon have drawn a roadmap to transform the Raebareli unit into the world's largest coach factory

Railways defers 15% freight surcharge, ups number of rakes for auto sector

For the beleaguered auto sector, which is looking to cut costs, the railways has decided to offer more rakes for the transportation of automobiles

Last-minute travellers help railways earn Rs 25,000 cr in last 4 years: RTI

The national transporter earned Rs 21,530 crore from Tatkal quota tickets and an additional Rs 3,862 crore from Tatkal Premium tickets between 2016 and 2019

All railway units to enforce ban on single-use plastic material from Oct 2

All vendors and staff across Indian Railways are to be encouraged to use reusable bags to reduce plastic footprint

Railway project to link Kashmir with rest of India put on fast track

The project is now being directly monitored by the Prime Minister's Office for its faster completion

A mascot and comic strips: Western Railway packs a new witty look

A mascot, comic strips and social media handles mark the image overhaul of Western Railway, one of the country's busiest public transport systems

Centre sets up three-member panel to resolve dispute between SAIL, Railways

During the last financial year, SAIL supplied around 985,000 tonnes of rail worth Rs 5,900 crore

Govt approves hike in train speeds on Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Howrah routes

The decisions were taken in the Cabinet meeting held on Monday, but were made public on Wednesday

Kerala Cabinet gives nod to Rs 66,079-cr semi-high-speed railway project

The project will be executed by Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited (KRDCL), a joint venture of the Government of Kerala and Ministry of Railways

RRB JE Result 2019 to be announced today on rrbcdg.gov.in, check steps

The RRB has already declared the date for RRB JE Stage 2 Exam 2019 either during the last week of August

Railways, DoT on different bandwidth over 700 Mhz spectrum allotment

The transporter wants premium spectrum for free; govt reluctant to lose revenue

As Steel Min delays supply, govt push to transform Railways goes off track

Railway Ministry wants Sail to make higher grade track for its 'Mission 25 Tonne' initiative which the steel major has been delaying

Railways to invite PE, pension funds for Rs 1-trillion station revamp plan

Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC) will invite expressions of interest (EoIs) next month for partnerships to fund the redevelopment of at least 10 stations