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IRCTC seizes over 8,000 bottles in crackdown on unauthorised train items (Image generated using AI)

IRCTC cracks down on unauthorised water, food items on trains: Over 8,000 bottles seized

August 19, 2026 8:56 am

Indian Railways catering hygiene inspections: IRCTC crackdown on unauthorised food and water has led to over 8,000 bottles being seized during enforcement drives on trains and railway premises.

CAG audit flags shortfalls in drinking water, fans and toilets at major railway stations. (Image generated using AI)

CAG flags shortage of drinking water, fans, toilets at New Delhi, Mumbai, Howrah, other key stations

August 17, 2026 9:50 pm

CAG has flagged gaps in basic passenger facilities at major railway stations including Howrah, Sealdah, New Delhi and Mumbai. Check the key findings.

Railways responds to E. coli findings, announces changes at 20,000 sites (Image generated using AI)

After CAG flags E. Coli in drinking water, Railways announces major upgrade at 20,000 locations

August 17, 2026 10:42 am

After the CAG flagged E. coli in railway drinking water, Railways announced major changes at 20,000 locations. Check the measures and key details.

The Sealdah-Bangaon AC local train will operate six days a week (Image generated using AI)

Sealdah-Barasat AC local train extended to Bangaon from August 20: Check new timings

August 17, 2026 3:26 pm

Sealdah-Barasat AC local will be extended to Bangaon from August 20, improving suburban connectivity. Check the new timings and service details.

Vande Bharat trains have a maximum design speed of 180 kmph and a maximum operational speed of 160 kmph. (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Indian Railways PSU eyes Vande Bharat exports on standard-gauge platform

August 16, 2026 6:03 pm

An Indian Railways PSU is exploring Vande Bharat exports using a standard-gauge platform, opening a potential new avenue for overseas rail markets.

Amrit Bharat Express operates at speeds between 110 and 130 kmph (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Charlapalli-Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Express to start in October: Check route, stops and timings

August 17, 2026 10:44 am

The Charlapalli-Gorakhpur Amrit Bharat Express features push-pull technology for faster acceleration, modern non-AC sleeper and general coaches, sealed gangways and charging points at every seat.

E. coli found in railway station drinking water, CAG flags norm violations (Image generated using AI)

E. coli bacteria found in drinking water at railway stations, CAG flags violation of norms

August 16, 2026 12:53 pm

E. coli was found in drinking water at railway stations, with the CAG flagging violations of water quality norms. Check the audit findings and details.

9 months after launch, Kerala's 3rd Vande Bharat Express gets 16 coaches (Image: Southern Railway/X)

Kerala's 3rd Vande Bharat Express upgraded to 16 coaches after 9 months: Check route

August 16, 2026 10:31 am

Kerala’s 3rd Vande Bharat Express has been upgraded to 16 coaches after nine months, increasing capacity on the route. Check the full route details.

Dhanbad-Coimbatore Amrit Bharat Express: Check train timings and schedule (Image: Ministry of Railways)

Dhanbad-Coimbatore Amrit Bharat Express: Check train number, route, stops and timings

August 16, 2026 10:31 am

The Dhanbad-Coimbatore Amrit Bharat Express will improve connectivity between Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu. Check the train number, route, scheduled stops, departure and arrival timings before planning your journey.