railway safety measures
Indian Railways Achieves 80% Punctuality Rate, Outperforming Several European Countries
Dec 06, 2025 08:02 am CST
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced in the Rajya Sabha that Indian Railways has achieved an 80% punctuality rate, surpassing many European countries. With 70 railway divisions reaching over 90% punctuality, this significant improvement results from enhanced maintenance practices and systematic operational upgrades implemented in recent years. The government has also substantially increased railway infrastructure budgets and developed over 100 bridge designs to improve safety and efficiency.
Indian Railways Deploys 145 Special Puja Trains and Enhanced Services for Chhath Festival Season
Oct 21, 2025 12:50 pm CST
Indian Railways has launched comprehensive measures for festival season travelers, with North Eastern Railway operating 145 special puja trains and North Western Railway running 44 train pairs to accommodate Diwali and Chhath Puja crowds. Enhanced facilities include passenger holding areas, additional coaches, and increased security personnel to ensure safe and comfortable journeys during the peak festive period.
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.