The Ministry of Railways on Sunday refuted the claims made in a string of viral videos on social media of mismanagement and overcrowding in air-conditioned (AC) train coaches. The ministry dismissed these claims, providing videos as evidence to counter what it called “misleading’ posts”. The ministry urged people not to tarnish the image of the […]
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Modi govt has to be removed to save railways: Rahul as he attacks Centre
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that the BJP-led Centre wants to prove railways incompetent so that it has an excuse to sell it off to its friends, and urged people to remove the Modi government to save the common person’s transport. Gandhi shared a video on X showing people travelling by sitting in […]
54 trains on Ambala-Amritsar route cancelled as farmers protest continues
A total of 54 trains on the Ambala-Amritsar route were cancelled on Saturday as farmers squatted on tracks at the Shambhu railway station in Punjab’s Patiala district for the fourth day, officials said. The protestors have been demanding the release of three farmers arrested by the Haryana Police during the ongoing stir. As many as […]
Railways to operate highest ever summer train trips to manage travel surge
The Railway Ministry will operate 43 per cent more train trips this summer as compared to the last year to ensure that more passengers can travel to their desired destinations. To ensure the convenience of passengers and manage the anticipated surge in travel demand during summers, the Indian Railways is operating a record-breaking 9, 111 […]
NCLT disposes case of bankruptcy plea filed by against Mumbai Metro One
In a relief to Reliance Infrastructure, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has disposed of insolvency case filed by SBI and IDBI Bank against Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL). Mumbai Metro One Pvt Ltd (MMOPL) is a 74:26 joint venture of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd and Mumbai Metropolitan Regional Development Authority (MMRDA). “We wish to inform […]
Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infra says SC imposed no liability on company
Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infrastructure Ltd on Wednesday said no liability has been imposed on it by the Supreme Court order that set aside a Rs 8,000-crore arbitral award that was granted in favour of Delhi Airport Metro Express Pvt Ltd (DAMEPL). Setting aside the award, the top court ordered DAMEPL to refund all sums previously […]
RInfra tanks 20% as SC asks co to refund Rs 8,000 cr to Delhi Airport Metro
Shares of Reliance Infrastructure (R-Infra) tanked 20 per cent to Rs 227.40, freezing at the lower circuit on the BSE on Wednesday at 01:28 PM, amid heavy volumes after the Supreme Court (SC) set aside the Rs 8,000-crore arbitral award in favour of the company’s metro arm, Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited (DAMEPL). “The […]
SC sets aside Rs 8,000 cr arbitral award to Anil Ambani’s Reliance Infra
In a significant relief to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the Rs 8,000 crore arbitral award in favour of Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Infrastructure’s metro arm, Delhi Airport Metro Express Private Limited (DAMEPL). The top court upheld the High Court’s division bench decision, citing patent illegality in the […]
Over 60 metro stations co-branded with reputed companies: DMRC officials
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Saturday said more than 60 stations on its network have been co-branded with reputed corporates, Public Sector Undertakings and media companies, among others, to offer them publicity opportunity while earning revenue for DMRC. The stations include eight on Red Line, 14 on Yellow Line and 25 on Blue Line. DMRC […]
Construction of RRTS viaduct in Delhi section to be completed by April-end
The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) on Friday said the construction of the Regional Rapid Transit System viaduct in the Delhi section is likely to be completed by April-end. Track-laying activities, along with electric traction and signalling work, are underway in the New Ashok Nagar-Sahibabad section, officials said here. The Delhi section is anticipated […]
Speed restriction causes delays to services on Yellow line on Delhi Metro
Commuters on Tuesday faced inconvenience due to delayed operations on Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line. The line runs between Millennium City Centre in Gurgaon and Samaypur Badli in Delhi. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) took to X to caution commuters about the delay in services due to temporary speed restriction imposed between Chhatarpur and Sultanpur. […]
Eastern Railway earned highest freight revenue of Rs 7,774 cr in FY24
The Eastern Railway has earned its best-ever freight revenue of Rs 7,774.62 crore in the financial year 2023-24, an increase of 19.47 per cent over the previous fiscal, an official said here on Monday. The Kolkata-headquartered zonal railway recorded a growth of 8.91 per cent in passenger revenue, earning Rs 3,573.31 crore in 2023-24, he […]