Indian Railways has approved a new overnight Vande Bharat Sleeper service connecting Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) with Bengaluru’s KSR station, offering a faster and more premium travel option between the country’s financial and tech hubs. The decision, confirmed in an April 5 letter from Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to Bengaluru Central MP PC […]
Central Railway Announces 2,012 Summer Special Train Services to Tackle Peak Season Rush
Central Railway has announced an extensive summer special train programme, deploying over 2,012 services across its network to manage the surge in passenger traffic during the summer travel season. An additional 120 Special Trains on Demand are also scheduled to run. The special trains will operate from multiple originating stations – Mumbai (CSMT and LTT), […]
Indian Railways Ticket Cancellation Rules 2026: No Refund if Tickets Are Cancelled Within 8 Hours
Indian Railways has revised its ticket cancellation and refund rules, which will come into effect in April 2026. These changes will depend on the timing of the cancellation, with no refund for tickets cancelled within 8 hours of departure. Here is a full breakdown of the IRCTC new cancellation rules, and how they affect you. […]
TGSRTC to Run Special Buses for Ugadi and Eid Rush
The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) will operate additional special buses to manage increased passenger demand during the festive season of Ugadi, Ramzan, and Eid. The move aims to ensure smooth travel for passengers heading to their hometowns and returning after the holidays. Peak Travel Dates to Note TGSRTC has identified key travel dates […]
Indian Railways Announces 14+ Holi Special Trains Between Delhi, Mumbai, UP, and Bihar
As Holi 2026 approaches, people are gearing up to visit their hometowns. To ensure a smooth travel experience, the Indian Railways has introduced more than 14 Holi special trains connecting major cities of the country. The Holi special trains have been launched to handle the sharp increase in demand during the festive season. If you […]
Indian Railways Reintroduces Emergency Quota for Premium Sleeper Trains
Indian Railways has restored the emergency quota for premium sleeper trains – Vande Bharat sleeper and Amrit Bharat. The purpose behind reintroducing the emergency quota is to serve those in urgent need of train tickets due to unexpected circumstances. Indian Railways continues to review and revise its policies to meet the evolving demands of travellers. […]
Indian Railways to Operate Over 1,400 Special Trains for Holi 2026
Holi is one of the most awaited and vibrant festivals of India. Every year, millions of people travel to their hometowns to celebrate Holi with their loved ones, leading to heavy demand on several railway routes before and after the festival. This seasonal rush often results in full bookings and long waiting lists. To manage […]
New Trains in Budget 2026: 7 High-speed Rail Corridors, Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Expansion, and More
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 9th Union Budget speech on 1st February, 2026. This year, Indian Railways received a major infrastructural push, with the highest-ever allocations to date. This allocation is part of the government’s continued focus on strengthening railway connectivity, increasing capacity, and promoting environmentally sustainable passenger transport. The budget prioritised rail safety […]
Everything You Need to Know about Vande Bharat Sleeper Express
The first-ever Vande Bharat sleeper train was inaugurated on 17th January, 2026, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Malda Town in West Bengal. Check all the details regarding the Vande Bharat sleeper train, including route, travel time, coach types & cost, booking options, and more. All about Vande Bharat Sleeper Train The new Vande Bharat […]
India’s First Vande Bharat Sleeper to Launch on Jan 17 – Routes, Features & Timings
India is all ready to launch its first Vande Bharat sleeper train. The Vande Bharat train was first launched in 2019, and since then, several trains have been launched under this flagship. However, so far, Vande Bharat had only seat coaches. If you are planning to travel in Vande Bharat sleeper coaches, it is important […]