All About Indian Railways

Reinventing Indian Railways for Short-Distance Travel

The Indian Railways needs to remake itself to explore and secure the immense possibilities of the short-distance and Intercity travel segment.

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The Economics of Private Railway Services in India

We look at how railway economics work and what would likely be the fares on Indian private trains.

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The Indian Railway Privatisation Debate

What "private trains" and private participation in the Indian Railway sector would mean, and the future of Indian Railways.

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Indian Railways Comes of Age With the Train-18 Trainset

Its perfectly machined body glistens under the flash lights. The sleek lines and plush interiors stand apart, unbelonging to its surroundings. The entire train looks like it has descended from…

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How to Book General Train Tickets Using the UTS App

A step-by-step guide on how to buy unreserved/general train tickets on the Indian Railways network using the UTS mobile app.

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Running Profitable Trains Might Solve Indian Railways’ Financial Crisis?

A lot of bandwidth of all kinds is spent these days on wailing and whining about how the railways are running in loss. “Indian Railways (IR) recovers only 57% of cost…

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What is the Indian Railways’ Real Problem?

From delays and technical glitches to fatal crashes and stampedes, the Indian Railways problems seem to be never ending with little respite despite the powers that are assuring us otherwise…

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Electric Locomotive Roster: The WAP Series!

The first electric locomotives in India were dedicated goods (WDG) and passenger (WCP) DC traction locomotives introduced by the British before independence. When Indian Railways decided to fully switch to…

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The Talgo Trials

Three score and nine years ago, our forefathers brought forth upon this continent, a new system of railways, conceived in socialism, and dedicated to the proposition that all trains are…

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Electric Freight Locomotives of India: The WAG Series

Comprehensive listing of all AC electric goods locomotives (WAG series) of Indian Railways with specifications, statistics, history, etc.

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