
Shakurbasti Special: New Routes for Narayanpur and Prayagraj
Indian Railways restructures Shakurbasti Special services from Narayanpur and Prayagraj to boost festive season connectivity to Delhi NCR.
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Indian Railways restructures Shakurbasti Special services from Narayanpur and Prayagraj to boost festive season connectivity to Delhi NCR.

Indian Railways extends the New Delhi-Agra Cantt Intercity Express to Gwalior for 10 days to ease Diwali festive rush. Check the new schedule here.

North Central Railway introduces weekly special trains between Prayagraj and Asarva for Durga Puja, Diwali, and Chhath festivals.

Indian Railways deploys RPF drones to prevent stone pelting and theft as the Supreme Court demands faster safety improvements.

Indian Railways announces 22 special trains for Diwali and Chhath Puja, including New Delhi-Patna Vande Bharat to ease the festive rush to Bihar.

Indian Railways announces new AC Express services and extensions to boost connectivity for Falna, linking it to Haridwar and Somnath.

Banaras Locomotive Works completes its 50th Amrit Bharat push-pull locomotive, enhancing speed and comfort for Indian Railways passengers.
India has delivered the first batch of 18 modern broad-gauge coaches to Bangladesh as part of a major 200-coach contract.
Indian Railways is considering a seasonal dynamic pricing model with up to 25% fare hikes during festivals and discounts during off-peak periods.
Banaras Locomotive Works hits a major milestone with its 50th Amrit Bharat push-pull locomotive, boosting NWR services in Jodhpur.
IRCTC partners with QCI to implement strict, unannounced food safety audits using mobile technology to ensure passenger hygiene.

Parking services have resumed at Kanpur Anwarganj Railway Station after six months. Enjoy 24/7 availability and enhanced CCTV security.

East Central Railway successfully completes Kavach system trials in Bihar, testing automatic locomotive braking on the Barauni-Samastipur section.

Moradabad's Railway Gate 419 in Ward-8 will be closed for essential repairs from October 15 to October 18. Plan your travel accordingly.

IRCTC signs MoU with QCI to implement strict, tech-driven food safety monitoring for trains and stations across India.

A fatal collision between the Goa Express and a maintenance trolley in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh, has killed one worker and critically injured another.

A fatal collision between the Goa Express and a maintenance trolley in Madhya Pradesh has killed a railway worker and injured four others.

Northern Railway launches new superfast special trains between New Delhi and Howrah for Diwali and Chhath Puja. Check the updated festive schedule here.

Bhopal Division is introducing Bhopal TTE body cameras on Vande Bharat and Shan-e-Bhopal Express to ensure transparency and resolve passenger disputes.

The new third rail line between Agasod and Bina is now operational, significantly enhancing capacity on the critical Delhi-Mumbai corridor.

Supreme Court mandates Indian Railways to provide travel insurance for offline counter tickets by October 2026, ensuring parity with online bookings.

A 58-year-old railway gangman was killed by the Bhubaneswar-Visakhapatnam Express near Chhatrapur, Odisha, during track maintenance.
A new 24.78km double rail line between Umarda and Debari in Udaipur will boost connectivity and industry.
Indian Railways announces thousands of special train trips from Rajasthan to UP and Bihar for Diwali and Chhath Puja 2026.