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Man dies after fall from berth: Delhi High Court says Railways can’t blame heart attack

September 11, 2026 4:53 pm

Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri has set aside Railway Claims Tribunal's order denying compensation to the late man's family, and remanded the matter to the Tribunal to assess the compensation payable to them.

9 from UP killed as gas cylinder triggers fire in stationary train coach in Madurai

August 27, 2023 2:58 am

Tamil Nadu announces an ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh for the families of the deceased, in addition to Rs 10 lakh that the Railways had already declared.

Bill to amend Rlys Act sent to panel

August 12, 2014 12:18 am

The Indian Express on August 8 reported that Railways compensation claims on accidental falling have shot through the roof over the years.

Cabinet defers decision on Rail Tariff Authority

August 02, 2013 3:40 am

The Cabinet Thursday deferred taking up the issue of the formation of the Rail Tariff Authority despite it being on the agenda

Smooth Ride: More trains,pink Tatkal forms this festive season

October 19, 2012 1:55 am

A pink form will have to be filled by the passenger at the booking counters to provide details such as address,contact number and identity.

804 caught in 3 months by CRs Mahila Vahini

January 17, 2011 3:23 am

In the three months since inception the Mahila Vahini of Central Railway has apprehended 804 people under different sections of Railways Act and collected a fine of Rs 2,58,050.

Commuters with pets common in trains,rlys yet to act

September 30, 2010 1:27 am

At a time when carrying pets in trains without tickets is illegal and punishable under the Railways Act,commuters carrying monkeys has become a common sight these days in some suburban trains