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Vande Bharat Express to be extended till Belagavi from Bengaluru

This move is likely to provide a faster and more comfortable travel option between the Kittur Karnataka region and the state capital, Bengaluru.

Vande Bharat train to be extended till Belagavi, starting from Bengaluru.

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Published on May 01, 2025 08:49 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

PM Modi’s April 19 Katra visit postponed

The fresh dates for PM’s visit to inaugurate Katra-Srinagar-Baramulla section of the Kashmir rail link project will be announced soon. In this context director, Special Protection Group, sent a communique to the chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir and officials concerned intimating about the development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to Jammu’s Katra on April 19 has been postponed because of bad weather forecast. (ANI File)

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 07:48 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Jammu

Derailment at Lalru triggers train delays in Chandigarh

The incident occurred at 1.56 pm, affecting the up line and impacting Chandigarh-bound train operations; normal traffic was restored within 45 minutes and full restoration is expected to be completed soon, as per officials

Divisional railway manager (DRM) Ambala Vinod Kumar Bhatia, along with the branch officers concerned, was present to oversee and expedite the restoration work. (HT Photo for representation)

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 09:36 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mohali

Routes with new fencing have seen zero cattle run-over cases: Rail minister

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the work of installing the newly designed fencing has been completed along 900 km

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw speaks in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. (Sansad TV)

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Published on Apr 02, 2025 04:31 PM IST

ByNeha LM Tripathi

PM Modi to flag off 1st Vande Bharat for Kashmir on this day in April

The Jammu-Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express will initially run from Katra, owing to the renovation works taking place at the Jammu station.

Officials said the train service between Katra and Kashmir was also approved by the Commissioner of Railway Safety.(Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Mar 31, 2025 07:56 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

In a first, all-women crew runs Vande Bharat on International Women's Day

Indian Railways operated the Vande Bharat Express with an all-women crew for the first time on International Women’s Day.

The train was piloted by Asia’s first woman loco pilot, Surekha Yadav, along with assistant loco pilot Sangeeta Kumari.(X/@Central_Railway)

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Updated on Mar 08, 2025 10:11 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Haryana: Class-12 girl ends life in Sonepat

The girl’s father alleged that he suspects two youths and a priest from the Sonepat’s Ganaur village had raped his daughter, due to which she took the extreme step.

Sonepat government railway police (GRP) inspector Mahavir Tomar said that they have booked the trio on charges of abduction, abetment to suicide and sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) act. (HT Photo)

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Published on Mar 07, 2025 09:08 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Rohtak

New ‘coaching depot’ to come up in Alandi

This will be the second such depot in Pune division which will handle the maintenance and repair of about 100 coaches daily

The maintenance and repairs of the ‘Vande Bharat Express’ and ‘NMG’ (New Modified Goods) coaches will also be carried out at the depot. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

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Published on Mar 03, 2025 05:50 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengut

Tripura CM urges Centre for Vande Bharat train between Agartala and Guwahati

Tripura CM Manik Saha has requested Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to initiate a Vande Bharat train service between Agartala and Guwahati

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has been encouraged by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha to establish a Vande Bharat train between Agartala, the state capital, and Guwahati, the capital of Assam.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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Published on Feb 20, 2025 11:33 AM IST

PTI |

Several Kumbh special trains running late

Kumbh Mela special trains were delayed by up to 10 hours on Sunday, while Vande Bharat Express will run on schedule; Prayagraj-Lucknow Intercity Exp changes route.

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Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:10 AM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Lucknow

Destination Prayagraj: Packed trains, jostling a daily scene at Lucknow station

Prayagraj faces chaos as pilgrims rush for Mahakumbh, with overcrowded trains and tight security at Lucknow's Charbagh station amid safety concerns.

Trains at the Charbagh railway station of Lucknow presented packed scenes with people standing, sitting on the floor and even in lavatories. (Mushtaq Ali/HT)

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Published on Feb 17, 2025 08:00 AM IST

ByRajeev Mullick Aakash Ghosh, Lucknow

Special New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat via Prayagraj to ply on Feb 15, 16, 17

The Vande Bharat Special Train number 02252 will depart from New Delhi at 5.30 in the morning (via Prayagraj at 12.00 hrs) to reach Varanasi at 14.20 hours.

Train drivers inside the stationary Vande Bharat Express.(AP/File)

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Published on Feb 15, 2025 01:28 AM IST

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IRCTC eases meal rules: Vande Bharat travellers can now buy food onboard anytime

Vande Bharat passengers can buy food onboard even if they opt out during ticket booking: Railways

Indian Railways staff prepare a food trolley onboard a train in Mumbai. Vande Bharat trains just got better; now you can buy food without pre-booking!(AFP File Photo / Representational)

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Updated on Feb 08, 2025 12:48 PM IST

PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi

Budget 2025: ₹2.52 lakh crore allocated for Railways

₹2.52 lakh cr allocated to Railways, nod to manufacturing 200 Vande Bharat trains

A view of newly manufactured Vande Bharat Express with new features specially designed for operation in mountainous and ultra-cold areas at Shakurbasti in New Delhi.(Sanchit Khanna/Hindustan Times)

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Published on Feb 01, 2025 07:17 PM IST

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PM Modi likely to flag off Vande Bharat Express to Srinagar next week

DGP visits Reasi, reviews security on 17-km track from Katra, which is toughest section in 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project

On January 15, following a series of successful trial runs of passenger and freight trains, the commissioner of railway safety (northern circle), Dinesh Chand Deshwal, had given the go-ahead to commission the 17-km rail track between Katra and Reasi. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 28, 2025 07:08 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Vande Bharat crosses world's highest bridge in first J&K trial run | Watch

The train, which has been specially designed for the climate in Kashmir has been launched to enhance rail connectivity in the region.

A Vande Bharat Express train completed it's first trial run in Jammu and Kashmir(Waseem Andrabi/ Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Jan 25, 2025 02:17 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Hyderabad woman finds live snail in salad ordered from a ‘gourmet’ café

A Hyderabad woman discovered a live snail in her salad, leading to social media outrage.

The woman ordered Avocado Quinoa Salad.(Instagram/ @theironyou)

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Updated on Jan 18, 2025 03:35 PM IST

BySimran Singh

Central govt employees can now travel via Tejas, Vande Bharat trains under LTC

All eligible central government employees will get ticket reimbursement for both to and fro journeys, besides the paid leave given when they avail the LTC

Tejas Sleeper type train.(Twitter/@RailMinIndia)

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Published on Jan 16, 2025 07:31 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

J&K: Rail safety chief shows green flag to key Katra-Reasi section

On January 4, the chief administrative officer of the USBRL project, Sandeep Gupta, conducted the first trial run of the electric train from Katra to Banihal

The Katra-Reasi section was the toughest in the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) broad-gauge project. (HT File)

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Updated on Jan 16, 2025 07:58 AM IST

ByRavi Krishnan Khajuria, Jammu

Four new Amrit Bharat Express trains to start from Pune

Trials are underway to begin operations of Amrit Bharat Express on routes connecting Pune to four places in north India

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Updated on Jan 15, 2025 08:40 AM IST

ByDheeraj Bengrut

In a first, Western Railway allows Vande Bharat for film shooting

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Updated on Jan 08, 2025 10:23 PM IST

PTI |

Jammu-Kashmir train aims to tackle sub-zero temp

Railway officials aware of the matter said Prime Minister Narendra Modi may inaugurate the crucial link towards the end of the month

The Vande Bharat Express being maintained at Shakur Basti in New Delhi on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Jan 08, 2025 05:40 AM IST

ByNeha LM Tripathi

Punjab bandh today: Railways cancels 150 trains

The decision to call for the Punjab bandh was taken last week by both the SKM (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.

The protesting farmers will block rail tracks from 7am to 4pm at several locations, thus disrupting the movement of passenger and goods trains. (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 30, 2024 04:41 AM IST

ByHT Correspondents, Ambala/ludhiana

Indian Railways to unveil new train timetable from January 1 | Check details

Indian Railways will unveil a new schedule on January 1, 2025, with the current schedule running until December 31, 2024

The 'Trains at a Glance' (TAG) operating timetable is usually released by the Ministry of Railways.(Representational image)

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Updated on Dec 28, 2024 03:26 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Technical glitch near Mumbai delays Vande Bharat express to Goa

The Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat train experienced an 87-minute delay and required diversion via Kalyan to Panvel

The construction of coaching maintenance depot at Ghorpadi for maintenance and repair of rakes of Vande Bharat Express will start soon at the Pune railway division. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

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Updated on Dec 23, 2024 01:24 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Assam travel alert: Rajdhani to Vande Bharat, major trains diverted in Jorai

Assam train travel nightmare: GCPA’s rail blockade sparks nationwide disruptions; passengers stranded and major trains cancelled

Cooch Behar: Members of the Greater Cooch Behar Peoples' Association block railway tracks during an agitation demanding a separate state of Cooch Behar, at Jorai railway station in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. The agitation led to the cancellation of two trains and diversion of several others. (PTI Photo)

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Published on Dec 11, 2024 05:01 PM IST

ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Maligaon (assam)[india]

Bengaluru to Chennai in just 4 hours? Vande Bharat leads speed upgrade

This route is vital, connecting Bengaluru's tech and startup hubs with Chennai's automobile manufacturing and industrial zones.

The Bengaluru division of SWR conducted a speed trial on the Bengaluru-Jolarpettai section to evaluate the feasibility of increasing the speed limit from 110 kmph to 130 kmph. Representational Image

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Published on Dec 06, 2024 12:42 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Anagha Shrikant Deshpande

Vande Bharat on table as PM Modi travels to Russia

Regulatory hurdles for a $6.5B Vande Bharat train project by Russia's TMH may be discussed during PM Modi's Kazan visit amid ongoing delays.

A consortium of RVNL and TMH has faced several problems since it won the bid for the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>58,000-crore tender in March 2023 to manufacture and maintain 200 Vande Bharat trains. (HT Photo)

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Updated on Oct 21, 2024 05:18 AM IST

ByRajeev Jayaswal, Rezaul H Laskar, New Delhi

Esha Deol takes Vande Bharat for work: Train ride after a long time. Watch

Actor Esha Deol took to Instagram to share a video, where she was seen enjoying her “train ride” on the way to work. Check it out.

Esha is the daughter of veteran actors Dharmendra and Hema Malini.

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Published on Sep 23, 2024 05:43 PM IST

BySugandha Rawal

Southern Railway GM mulls extension of Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat: Report

Authorities announced plans to evaluate new train services connecting Bengaluru to Tirunelveli, including an extension of the Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat.

Southern Railway GM R. N. Singh emphasized improvements to amenities at Tirunelveli station and the potential introduction of MEMU trains to enhance regional connectivity.

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Published on Sep 21, 2024 04:30 PM IST

ByYamini C S

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This move is likely to provide a faster and more comfortable travel option between the Kittur Karnataka region and the state capital, Bengaluru.

The incident occurred at 1.56 pm, affecting the up line and impacting Chandigarh-bound train operations; normal traffic was restored within 45 minutes and full restoration is expected to be completed soon, as per officials

Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the work of installing the newly designed fencing has been completed along 900 km

The Jammu-Katra-Srinagar Vande Bharat Express will initially run from Katra, owing to the renovation works taking place at the Jammu station.

Indian Railways operated the Vande Bharat Express with an all-women crew for the first time on International Women’s Day.

The girl’s father alleged that he suspects two youths and a priest from the Sonepat’s Ganaur village had raped his daughter, due to which she took the extreme step.

This will be the second such depot in Pune division which will handle the maintenance and repair of about 100 coaches daily

Tripura CM Manik Saha has requested Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to initiate a Vande Bharat train service between Agartala and Guwahati

Kumbh Mela special trains were delayed by up to 10 hours on Sunday, while Vande Bharat Express will run on schedule; Prayagraj-Lucknow Intercity Exp changes route.

Prayagraj faces chaos as pilgrims rush for Mahakumbh, with overcrowded trains and tight security at Lucknow's Charbagh station amid safety concerns.

The Vande Bharat Special Train number 02252 will depart from New Delhi at 5.30 in the morning (via Prayagraj at 12.00 hrs) to reach Varanasi at 14.20 hours.

Vande Bharat passengers can buy food onboard even if they opt out during ticket booking: Railways

₹2.52 lakh cr allocated to Railways, nod to manufacturing 200 Vande Bharat trains

DGP visits Reasi, reviews security on 17-km track from Katra, which is toughest section in 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Project

The train, which has been specially designed for the climate in Kashmir has been launched to enhance rail connectivity in the region.

A Hyderabad woman discovered a live snail in her salad, leading to social media outrage.

All eligible central government employees will get ticket reimbursement for both to and fro journeys, besides the paid leave given when they avail the LTC

On January 4, the chief administrative officer of the USBRL project, Sandeep Gupta, conducted the first trial run of the electric train from Katra to Banihal

Trials are underway to begin operations of Amrit Bharat Express on routes connecting Pune to four places in north India

In a first, Western Railway allows Vande Bharat for film shooting

Railway officials aware of the matter said Prime Minister Narendra Modi may inaugurate the crucial link towards the end of the month

The decision to call for the Punjab bandh was taken last week by both the SKM (Non-Political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha.

Indian Railways will unveil a new schedule on January 1, 2025, with the current schedule running until December 31, 2024

The Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat train experienced an 87-minute delay and required diversion via Kalyan to Panvel

Assam train travel nightmare: GCPA’s rail blockade sparks nationwide disruptions; passengers stranded and major trains cancelled

This route is vital, connecting Bengaluru's tech and startup hubs with Chennai's automobile manufacturing and industrial zones.

Regulatory hurdles for a $6.5B Vande Bharat train project by Russia's TMH may be discussed during PM Modi's Kazan visit amid ongoing delays.

Actor Esha Deol took to Instagram to share a video, where she was seen enjoying her “train ride” on the way to work. Check it out.

Authorities announced plans to evaluate new train services connecting Bengaluru to Tirunelveli, including an extension of the Madurai-Bengaluru Vande Bharat.

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