When the first train in India set off in 1853 from Bombay to Thane, pulled by three steam locomotives named Sahib, Sindh and Sultan, it covered just 34 km but ignited a transport revolution. In the ...

The annual journal of the Indian History Congress, entitled The Proceedings of the Indian History Congress carries research papers selected out of papers presented at its annual sessions on all ...

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - The pounding of pistons, the rhythmic chuff of a locomotive and storybook names such as "Fairy Queen" are all part of the allure of India's old-fashioned steam railways, which ...

With the capacity to carry 6,000t at a top speed of 120km/h, these locomotives will provide services on the dedicated freight corridor, which is being established by Indian Railways. Credit: Bishnu ...

Despite beginning life as a by-product of British colonial rule, India’s railways have come to define and shape the country over the course of the last century and a half. Tracks that were laid to ...

Canadian influencer Raychel Reimer-Hurley shared her Indian train journey, highlighting the early morning rush, affordable travel, and authentic onboard experiences. She navigated crowded stations, ...

In March 2025, the Ministry of Railways had stated that most of its divisions maintain “over 90% punctuality”. Behind the headline figure lies the eve ...