Indian Railways announces several sops for freight transporters during the COVID-19 pandemic, including removal of haulage charge for empty movement of containers and flat wagons Read more
Southern Railway has modified coaches as hospitals to keep coronavirus patients in isolation. Every coach will have several modifications. See pics. Read more
Indian Railways (IR) is preparing a database of qualified MBBS/Paramedical employees in Railways who are not working as Doctors/Paramedics so as to train them going forward. Read more
Indian Railways has decided that the period from 22.03.2020 to 14.04.2020 shall be treated under “Force Majeure”. During this period no demurrage, wharfage, stacking, stabling, detention and ground usage charge… Read more
Both 138 & 139, as well as Social Media cell, would be manned round-the-clock to answer inquiries, provide assistance (wherever possible) & to disseminate relevant information to Railway customers Read more
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Ministry of Railways, Government of India with DB Engineering… Read more
Indian Railways to help combat need for protective equipment by using its production units to manufacture equipment required for medical facilities to combat the COVID-19 pandemic Read more
Passengers can however claim refund of e-tickets online through IRCTC website. There shall be no booking of fresh parcel traffic during the period. Read more
Indian Railways has extended the period of obtaining refunds for trains cancelled because of COVID-19 preventive measures to 21st June 2020. Read more
Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation has cancelled all three private trains it runs with immediate effect. Read more