Western Railway
Indian Railways Deploys 116 Additional Coaches Across 37 Premium Trains Following Flight Cancellations
Dec 06, 2025 11:41 am CST
In response to widespread flight cancellations, Indian Railways has significantly expanded capacity by adding 116 coaches to 37 premium trains nationwide. Southern Railway leads with enhancements to 18 trains, while special services connect major corridors including Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Thiruvananthapuram routes to accommodate stranded travelers.
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.
Train Engine Catches Fire In Maharashtra, No Casualties Reported
Sep 18, 2025 02:50 am CST
The engine of the Mumbai Central-Valsad passenger train caught fire during the journey at Kelve Road station in Palghar district of Maharashtra on Wednesday evening, a Western Railway (WR) official said.