
Dec 8 Travel: Indian Railways Announces Booking Dates & New Rules
Planning a trip on December 8, 2026? Find out when bookings open and learn about the new Aadhaar-authenticated ticketing rules.
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Planning a trip on December 8, 2026? Find out when bookings open and learn about the new Aadhaar-authenticated ticketing rules.

Indian Railways reveals the busiest stations for FY 2023-24. Thane leads in footfall, while New Delhi tops the revenue and passenger combined list.

Indian Railways expands into Mizoram with the new 51km Bairabi-Sairang broad-gauge line, connecting the state to the national network.

Indian Railways plans 10 clone trains from New Delhi and 6,000 special trains nationwide to manage the Diwali and Chhath Puja passenger surge.

Kharagpur Division Keyman V. Ram Krishna receives cash and certificate for spotting soil slipping and preventing potential railway accidents.

The new ₹300 crore Vande Bharat coaching complex at Lucknow Charbagh is complete. Advanced maintenance facilities are ready for operation.

Western Railway introduces an Automatic Coach Washing Plant at Vadodara, saving water and labor while cleaning 240 coaches daily.

Indian Railways announces 1,000+ special festival trains for the 2026 season to manage passenger rush between Delhi, Mumbai, Bihar, and UP.

Railway authorities have blocked the Chunudih underpass in Ghatsila after dangerous potholes led to several accidents in the Mau Bhandar area.

Indian Railways operates 52 daily trains between Delhi and Bhopal, plus a new Hazrat Nizamuddin-Khadki special for the festive season.

Learn about Indian Railways RAC ticket seating, berth upgrades, bedroll rules, and upcoming digital updates for passenger convenience.

Northern Railway's Jammu Division is expanding its solar footprint to 2.55 MW, targeting net-zero emissions and cleaner station operations.

The Rewali railway crossing will close tonight at 8 PM for essential maintenance, reopening at 1 AM. Use alternative routes to avoid delays.

North Central Railway starts a 3-year e-auction for branding on Shramshakti and Sangam Express coaches via the IREPS portal.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw approves three new train services, including the Bhuj-Barauni Amrit Bharat Express, to boost Rajasthan connectivity.

Infrastructure delays in yard shifting and platform expansion are stalling new train services across various Indian Railway sectors.

North Central Railway announces special trains for Diwali and Chhath to manage passenger rush between Mumbai and Bihar/UP.

The Ambikapur-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express frequency has increased to bi-weekly service, boosting connectivity between Chhattisgarh and New Delhi.

Ticketless passengers jumped from a moving Ayodhya-Lucknow train to evade railway officials during a surprise inspection in Barabanki.

SECR announces special train stoppages and new MEMU services for pilgrims visiting Maa Bamleshwari Temple during Dongargarh Navratri Mela.

The MGR Chennai Central-Jodhpur Special train will run on a diverted route on October 13, 2026, due to bridge construction work.

Northern Railway proposes new Vande Bharat Special services between New Delhi and Patna for the upcoming Diwali and Chhath festival rush.

Indian Railways expands special train services from Delhi to Bihar for Diwali and Chhath Puja, including a proposed Vande Bharat service to Patna.

Indian Railways increases the Ambikapur-Hazrat Nizamuddin Express frequency to twice weekly to boost connectivity and ticket availability.