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Taking a cue from the security measures and timely reporting that is mandatory at airports, passengers will have to report to the station at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure of the train. Here are nine things you must know:

Transporting an elderly or sick person, but unable to get confirmed railway tickets? This facility by Indian Railways can solve your problem. Get details here!

Frequently travel by the train? Check out the changes Indian Railways has just made in the reservation quota for lower berths! #IRCTC

If you are yet to catch up on the sight of this divine beauty, check out the pictures below with some interesting facts about Train 18!

Renewal of tracks on a large scale, regular safety reviews, improved safety training for staff as well as a close inspection of safety performance done between September 2016 and August 2017 are crucial factors that led to this favourable safety record.

As little as four inches of water can bring a locomotive engine to a standstill until the tracks clear. After crossing four inches, the water enters traction motors at the bottom of the engine, which can cause an ‘engine failure’.

Trains are now likely to run on time as any deviation from the schedule will delay the appraisal of railway officials proportionately!

Started by railfans for railfans around the world, the IRFCA is the Indian Railways' very own fan club.

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will now train railway staff to provide medical attention to travellers who might need urgent medical attention.

This project was implemented on a railway engine which was due for its mid-life rehabilitation. Traction motors, bogies and chassis were retained from the older diesel version.