Indian Railways

IRCTC does not want passengers waiting for delayed trains to feel hungry and distressed.

The Indian Railways has decided to upgrade its existing first aid kit, to include facilities to deal with various medical emergencies.

Artemis is a robot built by a team of students from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, is equipped with ultrasonic and infrared sensors to collect real time data about the tracks.

IRCTC implemented a number of initiatives in 2018, in an attempt to make train travel smooth, fun and secure for passengers.

The IRCTC initiatives aim to make rail travel smoother by preventing overcharging for food items, among other things.

The Railways believes in constantly monitoring cleanliness and other factors, and has decided to use WhatsApp for the same.

The Coimbatore-Bengaluru UDAY Express, has a vending machine that will dispense food automatically for passengers.

Project Utkrisht, by the Railways, will provide passengers with a host of amenities to improve their train journeys.

The Railways is taking steps to go green and trying to combat the menace of plastic bottles littering station premises.

Pay in advance and book your excess baggage in the luggage van or risk a hefty fine, says the Railways.