‘Priceless Heritage’: Know All About Indian Railways’ 157-Year-Old Yamuna Bridge In Delhi

[ad_1] The historic Yamuna Bridge here whose construction over 150 years ago was considered an extraordinary engineering feat, was first opened for traffic in 1866, connecting Calcutta and Delhi on a continuous rail network for the very first time. The old bridge, popularly referred to as ‘lohey ka pul’ (iron bridge) has witnessed many floods … Read more

Indian Railways: Over 400 Trains Cancelled Owing Heavy Rainfall – Check List

[ad_1] More than 300 mail and express trains and 406 passenger trains have been cancelled between July 7 and July 15 due to waterlogging on tracks following heavy rainfall over the past few days, officials said. Overall, about 600 mail/express trains and over 500 passenger trains have been affected by waterlogging, they said. Northwest India … Read more

Vande Bharat Express Pelted With Stones Near Ayodhya After It Mows Down Goats, Windows Damaged

[ad_1] The newly inaugurated Gorakhpur-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express was pelted with stones near Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh. As per a report on PTI, a group of people pelted stones as they vented their anger days after the train mowed down a herd of goats. Three men have been arrested in this regard, police said. The windowpanes … Read more

Vande Bharat Express Gets New ‘Saffron’ Paint, Indian Railways To Replace White Colour: Here’s Why?

[ad_1] The upcoming Vande Bharat Express trains will get a new Orange-Dark Grey paint scheme as against the current generation of semi-high speed trains with white-blue livery. The photographs of the Vande Bharat Express donning the new colour scheme have been shared by the Railway Ministers of India, Ashwini Vaishnaw on his Twitter account. Various … Read more

‘Inspired By Tricolour’: Ashwini Vaishnaw On New Saffron-Coloured Vande Bharat Express

[ad_1] The Indian Railways will soon launch the new Vande Bharat Express in India, wearing saffron-black livery. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the Integrated Coach Factory in Chennai to inspect the new rake and announced that the saffron-coloured semi-high speed train is inspired by the tricolour. It was also announced that the 28th rake of … Read more

Indian Railways To Reduce Fares Of AC Chair Car By 25% In Vande Bharat Express, Other Trains

[ad_1] A Railway Board order has stated that the Indian Railways will slash the fares of the AC chair car and executive classes by up to 25 percent in all trains running across India, including the Vande Bharat Express trains. The move is set to benefit passengers who travel on trains like Vande Bharat Express, … Read more

‘A New Flight To Middle Class’: PM Modi Flags Off Vande Bharat Express In UP’s Gorakhpur

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off Vande Bharat Express train in Gorakhpur and said that leaders from across the country are requesting Vande Bharat trains to be run from their region. “…Vande Bharat train has given a new flight to the middle class of the country with facilities and amenities. Today, leaders … Read more

Indian Railways To Launch 8-Coach Lucknow-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express Soon

[ad_1] Indian Railways is getting ready to launch the Lucknow-Ayodhya-Gorakhpur Vande Bharat Express soon, which will be Uttar Pradesh’s second Vande Bharat Express. It will also be the first mini version of the Vande Bharat train in the state, that will connect Lucknow to Gorakhpur via Ayodhya. The mini Vande Bharat Express comprises eight coaches … Read more