King cobras are the world's longest venomous snakes. So, imagine seeing one a few feet away as you embark on a train in India. The Western Ghats King Cobra (Ophiophagus kaalinga)—a vulnerable king ...

Indian Railways has rolled out a sweeping timetable overhaul under the Timetable of Trains (TAG) 2026, introducing 122 new trains and speeding up 549 services nationwide to reduce travel time, improve ...

With the implementation of the “Timetable of Trains TAG 2026,” Indian Railways has made some substantial enhancements that will lead to faster trains, improved on-time performance, and better overall ...

Indian Railways successfully completes high-speed trial of the indigenously designed Vande Bharat sleeper train, marking significant progress towards self-reliant rail technology. The trial, ...

NEW DELHI, Dec 31 (Reuters) - Two monorail trains collided at a hydropower plant being built in India's northern state of Uttarakhand late on Tuesday and at least 109 workers were injured, a district ...

In 2025, Indian Railways implemented over 43,000 special train trips during major religious events and peak travel seasons, highlighting its commitment to passenger convenience and connectivity. This ...

In a recent update, Indian Railways has shared its plan to introduce special trains to meet the festive rush. The railways, in order to manage the anticipated passenger surge during Christmas and New ...

Seven wild Asiatic elephants were killed and a calf was injured when a high-speed passenger train collided with a herd crossing the tracks in India’s northeastern state of Assam early Saturday, local ...

GETTYSBURG, Pa. (WHTM)– The holiday season is right on track in Adams County, and there is a train you won’t want to miss. The Gettysburg Railway will be decorated for the holidays starting this ...

Ukrainian authorities last week announced the suspension of all train service in and out of the stronghold cities of Slovyansk and Kramatorsk. The decision was made with Russian forces grinding their ...

Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR's international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world. I love Mumbai, but there are days when the city tests me. When I'm ...

An Indian River County woman was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison for her role in her mother-in-law's death. Yannie Lund, 63, pleaded no contest to aggravated manslaughter of an elderly or ...