Central Railway
Aurangabad Railway Station Officially Renamed as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Historical Change Honors Maratha Ruler
Oct 26, 2025 12:17 pm CST
The Central Railway has officially renamed Aurangabad railway station to Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar with the new code 'CPSN'. This change follows the city's renaming three years ago, honoring Chhatrapati Sambhaji, son of Shivaji Maharaj. The historic station, established in 1900, serves as a gateway to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Ajanta and Ellora Caves.
Indian Railways Deploys 12,000 Special Trains to Handle Chhath Festival Rush and Festive Season Travel
Oct 22, 2025 02:55 am CST
Indian Railways is operating over 12,000 special trains nationwide to manage the festive season rush, with plans to add 8,000 more for Chhath festival. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw personally inspected arrangements at major stations as the network accommodates over one crore passengers through enhanced facilities and dedicated holding areas, demonstrating the commitment of 12 lakh railway employees working round-the-clock to ensure comfortable travel experiences.
Indian Railways Launches 1,702 Special Trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja Festival Travel
Oct 19, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Central Railway is operating 1,702 special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja to meet increased travel demand, with services from major stations including Mumbai CSMT and Nagpur. Enhanced passenger facilities include holding areas with amenities at major stations, additional ticket counters, and mobile booking options. Railways has also warned against sharing misleading content on social media during the festive rush.
Surekha Yadav, First Woman Loco Pilot Of Asia To Retire After 36 Years, Anand Mahindra Reacts
Sep 19, 2025 06:16 pm CST
Surekha Yadav was felicitated by her fellow train drivers, department staff, and family members ahead of her retirement on September 30.
Maharashtra's Ahmednagar Railway Station Renamed As Ahilyanagar
Sep 16, 2025 10:33 pm CST
The Ahmednagar railway station in Maharashtra has been renamed as Ahilyanagar, as a tribute to Lokmata Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar, officials said on Tuesday.