Indian Railways is set to introduce longer Vande Bharat trains, expanding them to up to 20 coaches on high-demand routes as part of a new plan based on occupancy rates. Officials revealed that three existing 16-coach trains will be converted to 20-car configurations, while another four 8-coach trains will be upgraded to 16 cars to better serve passenger needs. At present, 144 Vande Bharat trains operate nationwide, with occupancy rates reaching 102.01% in 2024-25 and 105.03% in the current financial quarter. Additionally, 10 Vande Bharat Sleeper trains are under production to further enhance travel options.
Dense Fog Disrupts Operations at Delhi Airport, over 140 Flights Cancelled and 150 Delayed
Operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) were severely affected on Wednesday due to dense fog and extremely low visibility. Airport officials reported that at least 148 flights were cancelled and...
