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fromredBus Blog
4 days ago

Indian Railways Reintroduces Emergency Quota for Premium Sleeper Trains - redBus Blog

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. In this guide, we have discussed all that you need to know about the emergency quota in Indian Railways for premium sleeper trains.
Travel
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The intimate and the epic': the best way to understand India is to travel by train

Indian train journeys embody the country's layers of language, landscape and climate, inscribing memories and revealing solidarity among strangers through shared, intimate travel.
World news
fromredBus Blog
1 week ago

Indian Railways to Operate Over 1,400 Special Trains for Holi 2026 - redBus Blog

Indian Railways will operate over 1,410 Holi Special Trains in 2026 (possibly up to 1,500) to manage record festive travel demand.
World news
fromredBus Blog
2 weeks ago

New Trains in Budget 2026: 7 High-speed Rail Corridors, Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Expansion, and More - redBus Blog

Union Budget 2026 allocates a record ₹2,93,030 crore to Indian Railways, prioritizing high-speed corridors, Vande Bharat expansion, freight, safety, and sustainable passenger transport.
Fashion & style
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Is it the end of the line for one of India's most distinctive garments?

Indian Railways minister ordered removal of the bandhgala from staff uniforms, sparking debate over whether the jacket is a colonial relic or an indigenous royal garment.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Sleeper hit: how Europe is revelling in the return of the night train

Night trains reconnect the traveler to landscape, atmosphere, and personal memories across long, multi-country rail journeys, reviving a deep affection for overnight travel.
Berlin
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Modi inaugurates strategic railway project in Indian-administered Kashmir

The Kashmir rail link connects the region to Indian plains, enhancing transportation and connectivity for the first time.
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