Stampede at Mumbai's Bandra Railway Station amid Diwali rush, 9 injured
The incident took place at 5.56 am on platform number one at the Bandra Terminus as there was a rush to board train 22921 Bandra-Gorakhpur Express. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times4 coaches of Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derail near Rajasthan's Ajmer, no casualty reported
The incident took place when the train crossed Ajmer station and was about to reach Madar station at around 1 am Monday. The reason for the derailment is unknown. Key Points
ThePrint4 coaches of Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derail in Rajasthan's Ajmer, no casualty
Sabarmati-Agra express train derails near Ajmer with no casualties reported. Shashi Kiran of NWR Zone mentions unknown cause. train headed to Agra. Services restored, helpdesk/helpline set up, and multiple train disruptions. Key Points
Economic Times'How to train Your Dragon': New star, release date, and more
Ruth Codd was a professional make-up artist, but she eventually became a successful TikTok producer. She transitioned into acting and got a role in 'The Midnight Club'. Then Mike Flanagan cast her as a regular actor in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'. Now, she will appear in 'How to train Your Dragon'. Key Points
Economic TimesJharkhand: 2 dead after train runs over them at railway station in Jamtara
In a major accident, a train ran over some people at Kala Jharia railway station in Jamtara of Jharkhand. Two persons walking on the track were run over by the train at least 2 km away from train no. 12254 passing from Vidyasagar Kasitar. There is no incident of fire. The deceased are not passengers. A 3-member JAG committee has been formed to enquire about the issue, Kaushik Mitra, CPRO of Eastern Railway said. Key Points
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Goods train travels 70km without its driver
Unmanned freight train travels 84km in India after engineers forget brakes, reaching close to 100km/hr. No injuries; train stopped safely by authorities. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times'Thank you for food with no oil and mirch masala': Tweet on Vande Bharat train food goes viral
A viral tweet featuring a picture of the sad-looking chickpea curry served on the Vande Bharat train has sparked sarcastic comments and criticism of the food quality. Some scratched their heads, wondering whether it's a taunt or praise, while others felt furious for tagging the railway minister. However, most couldn't resist seeing the funnier side. Key Points
Economic TimesMumbai bound express train hits bulldozer near Varanasi, engine damaged
An express train, en route to Mumbai, hit a bulldozer trying to cross railway tracks near Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction in Uttar Pradesh. No passengers were injured in the incident, but the train's engine was partially damaged. Key Points
India TodayPet cat thrown off Russian train dies in cold weather; 300,000 sign petition, want conductor to lose her job
Russian state train operator ‘regrets’ incident, says conductors will be prohibited from disembarking animals from carriages. More than 300,000 people have... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaCharminar Express coaches derail at Telangana's Nampally station, 5 injured
The railway station is a terminal station where trains end. The train should have stopped before the end, however the train overshot. | Latest News India Key Points
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Bangladesh pre-poll violence: 5 dead as Benapole Express train catches fire, several Indians believed to be on board
Bangladesh election: Dhaka-bound Benapole Express train was set on fire in Sayedabad on Friday night. “We have recovered five bodies,” police commander Khandaker Al Moin said. Key Points
mintNew York City subway train derails in collision with another train, injuring more than 20 people
A New York City subway derailment during rush hour leaves over 20 with minor injuries. A passenger train and out-of-service MTA train collided on the Upper West Side, prompting service disruptions on major lines. Investigations focus on possible human error. No serious injuries reported. Service restoration efforts ongoing for affected lines as the incident causes significant commuter delays. Key Points
Economic TimesRailways Ministry shares ‘casual hai’ meme to talk about passenger safety
An individual reacted to the meme shared by Ministry of Railways and wrote, “Put a cap on unreserved tickets. Otherwise introduce more general compartments.” | Trending Key Points
Hindustan Times8 coaches of goods train derailed in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu
Eight coaches of a goods train derailed in Tamil Nadu's Chengalpattu. A railway repair team was deployed to clear the tracks as iron ore that the train was carrying had toppled. Key Points
India TodayFire breaks out in New Delhi-Darbhanga Special Express train near UP’s Etawah, 8 passengers injured
The cause of the fire, which broke out at around 5.30 pm & damaged 3 coaches, is not yet known. Injured have been admitted to Etawah district hospital. Key Points
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Netizens slam Indian Railways as Diwali rush leaves trains packed with ticketless travellers: ‘I want my refund’
Passengers express anger on social media over Indian Railways' inability to manage crowd at stations and in trains. Complaints include jam-packed reserved bogeys, missing trains despite confirmed tickets, and long delays in train operations. Key Points
mint2 dead due to jerk after Delhi-bound train uses emergency brake in Jharkhand
The train applied an emergency brake after the overhead electric wire fell on it while running at a speed of 130 kilometres per hour. Two people died due to the jerk impact. Key Points
India TodayIRCTC announces 14 Nights 15 Days ‘North East Discovery’ package; Check tour itinerary, cost here
IRCTC has announced the 'North East Discovery' train excursion package covering five northeastern states starting from Delhi on 16 November. Check full itinerary and other details here. Key Points
mintVande Bharat sleeper with wow factor! 10 facts you shouldn't miss about new Indian Railways train
Vande Bharat sleeper train, when it is first launched by Indian Railways is 2024, is likely to be a game changer for long-distance overnight train travel across major rail routes in India. Indian Railways has said that the Vande Bharat sleeper train will be a “class-apart”, “world-class” train set which will have the “wow” factor. Touted as a “superior” train that will eventually replace Rajdhani Express trains, the Vande Bharat sleeper train is a flagship project of Indian Railways, aimed at changing the face of premium passenger travel. We take a look at some must-know facts about the Vande Bharat sleeper train project: Key Points
Times of IndiaAhmedabad-Ekta Nagar steam heritage train: Gujarat's 1st heritage train to Statue of Unity is beautiful -10 must-know facts
Ekta Nagar-Ahmedabad heritage train: PM Narendra Modi flagged off Gujarat’s first heritage train on October 31, on Sardar Patel's birth anniversary. The new tourist train between Ahmedabad and Ekta Nagar will facilitate movement of tourists to the world’s highest statue - the Statue of Unity. We take a look at some salient features of the new heritage train. Key Points
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New Paytm feature will ensure confirmed seat bookings on trains, here is how you can book
Paytm has launched a new feature called "Guaranteed Seat Assistance" for train ticket bookings. This feature allows users to choose from multiple train options to increase their chances of getting a confirmed seat. Key Points
India TodayTwo coaches, engine of Suhaildev Express derail at Prayagraj station in UP, no casualty reported
The train started from the station and two wheels of the engine went off the track. Two coaches behind the engine also got derailed. However, no casualty was reported, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), North Central Railway (NCR), said. Key Points
Economic TimesRailways gets all lines operational after accident in Andhra Pradesh
Middle line fit for train operations at 11.29 PM, last night after track and overhead equipment works. The first train on the middle line passed the affected area at 0055hrs (12.55a.m) last night. stated the railway release. Key Points
Economic Times'Human error likely' — initial investigation into Andhra train accident points to 'signal overshoot'
East Coast Railway CPRO says automatic application of emergency brakes would have been possible if a 'Kavach' system had been in place. Collision left 13 dead, over 50 injured. Key Points
ThePrintFifteen killed, over 100 injured in Bangladesh train crash
At least 15 people have been killed and 100 others injured in Bangladesh after two trains collided on Monday, with officials saying they fear the death toll will rise. At least 100 people were injured, he added. Key Points
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Indian Railways extends Rani Kamlapati-Jabalpur Vande Bharat Express till Rewa. Details here
Rani Kamlapati-Rewa Vande Bharat Express: The train will leave Rewa at 5.30 am, reach Satna at 6.10 am, Maihar at 6.40 am, Katni at 7.28 am, Jabalpur 8.35 am, Narsinghpur at 9.40 am, Pipariya at 10.40 am, Itarsi at 11.40 am, Narmadapuram at 12.08 pm, and Rani Kamlapati station at 1.30 pm Key Points
mintBihar train accident: Could hear screams…saw sparks, say eyewitnesses
A train derailment in Raghunathpur village, India, left four dead and 30 injured. Villagers were the first responders, providing help and support. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesMan opens fire inside Sealdah Rajdhani Express, no one injured
A man opened fire inside the Sealdah Rajdhani Express on Thursday, after which he was arrested and made to deboard the train. No one was injured in the firing incident. Key Points
India Today'Few jerks and I fainted...': Passengers recall Bihar train accident horror
The train derailment in Bihar's Buxar, which killed four people, resulted in a terrifying scene with several coaches strewn across the track. Passengers recount harrowing experiences as railway authorities strive to restore the tracks for traffic. Key Points
India TodayBihar train mishap: 4 dead, 70 injured; Railways to give 10 lakh ex gratia to kin
A train derailment in Bihar's Buxar killed four passengers and left 70 others injured late on Wednesday evening. Rescue operations were completed and the root cause of the derailment was being investigated. Key Points
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Japan raises bullet train rail pass prices by 70% for tourists
Bullet train rail pass offering 14 days of unlimited travel across Japan now costs ¥80,000 ($534), up from ¥47,250. The price hikes vary from about 65% to 77%. | Travel Key Points
Hindustan TimesEngine was running: ‘Drunk’ staff blames loco pilot for Mathura train mishap
Sachin, the railway staff who entered the engine, blamed loco pilot Govind Hari Sharma, saying who left the train before him. Sachin alleged that the Govind kept the engine running, which is why the throttle was pushed forward and the train moved forward rapidly, when he kept his bag. Key Points
India TodayWatch: EMU train derails, climbs platform at Mathura railway station
On Tuesday night, an electric multiple unit (EMU) train coming from Shakur Basti derailed and climbed the platform at Mathura Junction. However, no casualties have been reported in the incident. Key Points
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