Railway Board News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Aparna Garg assumes charge as Member (Finance), Railway Board
New Delhi, December 3: Aparna Garg, an Indian Railway Accounts Service (IRAS) officer of the 1987 batch, took charge as Member (Finance), Railway Board on December 1.
Railways celebrates Constitution Day with preamble reading and pledge
New Delhi, Nov 26: On the occasion of Constitution Day on Wednesday, a special ceremony was organised at the Railway Board Headquarters, Rail Bhawan, New Delhi where Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Railway Board, Satish Kumar, along with senior officials and employees, recited the Preamble to the Constitution.
NHRC issues notice to Railways over 'halal-only' meat on menu; seeks report in 2 weeksÂ
New Delhi, Nov 26: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has served a notice to the Indian Railways over complaints of ‘halal-only’ meat in its non-vegetarian menu and sought an enquiry into the matter, followed by an Action Taken Report in two weeks.
Railways is a strategic sector; cannot be handed to private players': Former Railway Board Member at CRF Conclave
New Delhi, November 20: The Indian Railways remains a strategic sector and it cannot be handed over to private players, former Railway Board Member M. Jamshed said, as he rejected the prospect of railway privatisation in India.
Railway Board issues detailed guidelines to zonal railways for systematic management and disposal of train garbage
New Delhi, November 13: The Railway Board has issued detailed instructions to all Zonal Railways regarding the systematic management and disposal of garbage from trains during their journeys. The directive aims to enhance cleanliness and ensure a more pleasant travel experience for passengers, the Ministry of Railways said in an official statement.
Usha Venugopal impressed by Banaras Locomotive Works's technical excellence and work culture
Varanasi, November 7: Member (Finance), Railway Board, Usha Venugopal, who was on an inspection visit to Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) on Thursday, was deeply impressed by her inspection of the factory's various shops. Upon her arrival at BLW, General Manager Somesh Kumar presented her with a memento, and Principal Chief Electrical Engineer Sushil Kumar Srivastava welcomed her with a bouquet.
1,205 special trains over next 4 days to manage Chhath festival rush: Govt
New Delhi, Oct 23: The government on Thursday said that in addition to the regular train services, 1,205 special trains will operate over the next four days to accommodate the Chhath festival rush.
Ashwini Vaishnaw reviews passenger movement at Railway Board War Room
New Delhi, October 21: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, visited the War Room at the Railway Board and took stock of passenger movement during the festive season. He appreciated the staff for working round the clock and extended his best wishes to them during Diwali, a release said.
RPF, NDRF and IRIDM sign MoU to strengthen railway disaster response
New Delhi, October 6: A tri-party Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today among the Railway Protection Force (RPF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and the Indian Railway Institute of Disaster Management (IRIDM), Bengaluru, at Rail Bhawan, New Delhi, according to the Ministry of Railways.
Rail Neer gets cheaper: Railways cuts prices by Rs 1 after GST reduction
New Delhi, September 20: In order to directly pass on the benefit of the reduced GST to consumers, the Ministry of Railways on Saturday announced a cut in the maximum selling price of its packaged drinking water, Rail Neer.
Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar gets one-year tenure extension
New Delhi, August 28: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of Satish Kumar as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board for a further period of one year, effective from September 1, 2025.
New Metro lines inaugurated in Kolkata, 9 lakh passengers to benefit
Kolkata, Aug 22: Friday was a historic day for the people of Kolkata as three new sections of Metro service were inaugurated by PM Modi in the city, which will provide great relief to lakhs of passengers. With this 14 km long extension, the Metro will now reach those areas also, where earlier it used to take 45 minutes to 1 hour to travel by road.
Festival Bonanza, Railways announces 20% rebate on confirmed return journey tickets
New Delhi, August 9: The Ministry of Railways has announced an experimental "Round Trip Package for Festival Rush" scheme aimed at easing passenger congestion and ensuring smoother travel during the upcoming festive season.
Railway Board's Hitendra Malhotra reviews NFR's operational efficiency, freight management and safety measures
Guwahati, February 15: Hitendra Malhotra, Member (Operations & Business Development), Railway Board, and Ex-Officer Secretary to the Government of India, on Friday visited Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to review the zone's operational efficiency and safety preparedness, according to the official statement.