Indian Railways luggage rules: Free allowance from 35 kg to 70 kg
Indian Railways allows passengers to carry free luggage based on their class of travel. The free allowance ranges from 35 kg in Second Class/General to 70 kg in AC First Class (1A).
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Vande Bharat littering video sparks debate on civic sense
An Instagram video showing a spotless Vande Bharat coach littered by passengers has drawn nearly 8 million views on Instagram. Influencer Sunil R, who shot the clip, initially showed the train's cleanliness…
Railways hits back at viral bedsheet video
A video showing three men wearing Indian Railways bedsheets outside a roadside shop has gone viral, drawing criticism and amusement online. The bedsheets bore the distinctive blue strip of Western Railway, leading…
Centre may merge Balmer Lawrie with IRCTC to boost air ticketing
The Railways, Petroleum, and Finance ministries are examining a merger of Balmer Lawrie and IRCTC, which would help the railway company expand its air-ticketing business.
Maruti Suzuki first to dispatch vehicles by rail to Pollachi terminal
Maruti Suzuki India has become the first passenger vehicle manufacturer to dispatch vehicles by rail to the Pollachi Railway Terminal in Tamil Nadu. A rake carrying 120 vehicles, including models like Wagon…
Railway gateman killed by train at Uttarakhand crossing
A 35-year-old railway gateman, Ankur Bhardwaj, was struck and killed by a train at the Girdhar railway crossing in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, early Wednesday, police said. Bhardwaj, a resident of Paiga village, was…
First Vande Bharat sleeper prototype pushed to March 2026
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) now expects the first prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper train to roll out by March 31, 2026, three months later than the June 2026 deadline the…
Indian Railways launch special drive to clean water tanks
Indian Railways has launched a nationwide special cleanliness drive focused on cleaning and disinfecting drinking-water tanks and filtration systems at railway stations. The initiative, announced by Additional Director General (PR) Dharmendra Tewari,…
Railway Board chief reviews IRCTC war room, orders tighter monitoring
Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar reviewed the IRCTC War Room on Thursday, directing tighter monitoring of catering kitchens and faster resolution of passenger complaints. He ordered that the Rail Madad complaint system…
Teen loses both hands after being hit by train while filming reel in Jharkhand
A 19-year-old woman lost both her hands after being struck by a train while filming a social media reel near a railway track in Jharkhand's Garhwa district. The accident occurred when she…
