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Indian Railway Demolition Drive: Rs 600 Crore Land in Bandra

Mumbai’s Garib Nagar demolition drive by Western Railway sparked major controversy after hundreds of structures near Bandra railway station were cleared for railway expansion.

Man Pushes Wife on Train Tracks in Mumbai: Wife Dies on the Spot

After a chronic domestic dispute, 42-year-old Raju Gupta murdered his wife by pushing her in front of a moving train at Mulund station before being captured by police within 20 hours.

316 Maharashtra Employees Suspended for Submitting Fake Disability Certificates

Maharashtra is cracking down on fake disability certificates in Zilla Parishads, suspending 316 employees so far to protect benefits for genuinely disabled individuals.

Why a Train Driver in Lucknow Had to Take Off His Pants in His Office?

A Lucknow loco pilot was forced to show his surgery wounds to prove his illness after being denied medical leave, sparking outrage among railway staff.

Truck Accident in Rampur, BEST Bus Crash in Mumbai

Four people died after a BEST bus lost control outside Bhandup station. In another incident in Rampur, a truck overturned onto a Bolero, killing its driver instantly.

Train Hits Elephant Herd in Assam, 7–8 Elephants Killed

A passenger train in Assam collided with a herd of elephants, killing 7–8 and raising urgent concerns about wildlife safety on railway tracks.

Railway Staff Flash Strike Sparks Deadly Chain of Events on Mumbai Tracks

A flash strike at Mumbai’s CSMT on 6 Nov halted trains during peak hours. Desperate passengers walking on tracks led to multiple deaths, raising serious safety concerns

Big IRCTC Changes from 15th July 2025

IRCTC has made Aadhaar OTP compulsory for Tatkal bookings and slightly increased train fares with earlier reservation chart updates to stop ticket fraud and help genuine passengers.

Deaf Minor Girl Found Dead in Bidadi: Community Demands Justice

A 14-year-old Deaf girl from the Hakki Pakki community was found dead near a railway track in Bidadi, Karnataka. The incident sparked protests from villagers demanding justice.

New Delhi: Stampede at Railway Station Kills 18 People

A tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on 15th February 2025 killed 18 people and injured many, caused by overcrowding, delayed trains, and poor crowd management.

Are the Train Blankets Not Washed For 6 Months?

Indian Railways blankets are washed only once or twice a month, raising concerns about cleanliness and hygiene, despite assurances from the Railway Minister.

Indian Railway's 8 Rules That Every Passenger Must Know

Indian Railways has key rules on safety, ticketing, luggage, and conduct to ensure smooth travel for all passengers.

Haridwar: British Era Railway Tracks Found Under River Ganga

Old railway tracks have been discovered beneath the Ganga River in Haridwar, revealing their historical significance linked to the construction of the Bhimgoda Barrage dam in the 1850s.

Mumbai: Western Line to Face Cancellation & Delays for 35 Days

Mumbai's Western Line local trains will face delays and cancellations for the next 33 days due to construction work on a new 6th track between Goregaon and Kandivali.

Two Deaf Kill Deaf Man Arshad In Mumbai

Two Deaf men, Jay Chavda and Shivjit Singh, were arrested for murdering Arshad Ali Sadiq Ali Shaikh and attempting to dispose of his body at Dadar Railway Station.

YouTuber Who Kept Animals, Cylinders On Rail Tracks Arrested

YouTuber Gulzar Sheikh arrested for placing dangerous objects on railway tracks for viral videos.

Nagarjuna Apologises After Bodyguard Pushes a Disabled Fan

Famous Telugu actor & producer, Nagarjuna apologises to the elderly-differently abled fan, who was brutally pushed by his bodyguard for trying to approach Nagarjuna outside the airport.

Mumbai: Local Trains Suspended for 63 Hours

The Mumbai Railway has announced a 63-hour mega block starting on 30th May 2024 from midnight for the Main line, Central line, Harbour line, Trans-harbour line & Uran corridors.

Mumbai: 8 Local Stations' Names Changed

The Maharashtra Govt has renamed 8 Mumbai local railway stations on the Western, Central and Harbour lines due to high public demand to change the British names of the stations.

Drivers Watching Cricket Caused Andhra's 2023 Train Crash

Railway Minister blames Andhra Pradesh train crash on distracted loco-pilot and co-pilot watching cricket during duty.

Key Moments from the International Purple Fest 2024: January 11th

International Purple Fest Goa 2024: A day of diversity, empowerment, and unforgettable moments for the Disabled Community.

EC Orders Political Parties To Not Use Insulting Words For PwDs

EC warns against insulting language toward PwDs in politics, mandates inclusivity measures or face penalties.

Mumbai: Railways Collects Rs.7 Lakh Fine in A Day

Western Railway's ticket checks at busy stations found many ticketless travelers, prompting calls for digital payments and better access control.

Delhi: Auto Driver Rides On Crowded Footover Bridge

Auto driver's dangerous stunt on Delhi footbridge and minister's car on Lucknow railway station platform raise safety concerns.