The Karnataka government announced that every citizen in Bengaluru will be able to access the metro within 1-2 kilometers of their work place or house in the future. The government also said that it will introduce four new metro corridors under the third phase of Bengaluru Metro Rail Project. According to the government, metro lines […]
Category: Railways
At least 12 AC local train services to be replaced with regular trains next month
Mumbai: The air-conditioned local trains are a good way to escape the scorching heat during daily commute. However, in April, right in the middle of summer, the Western Railway (WR) will withdraw one AC rake for periodic maintenance, effectively for 25 days or so. Since each rake runs at least 12 train services in a […]
Indian Railways kickstart Buddhist Circuit Tourist train
To facilitate people to embark on the path of enlightenment, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation’s (IRCTC) Buddhist Circuit Tourist train on the Bharat Gaurav Trains concept has commenced its spiritual journey. In the Mahaparinirvana sutra, the Buddha tells his followers that they can attain merit and a noble rebirth by going on pilgrimage […]
NCR earns ₹354 cr in rail land use; highest in 20 years
North Central Railway (NCR) has earned an income of ₹354 crore in the year 2022-23 (till March 13, 2023) through the use of railway land. This is the highest income since NCR came into existence, informed officials. The best performance in the last 20 years since the NCR came into existence in 2003 was an […]
Ludhiana Railway Station redevelopment project: Halt point of trains to be shifted to reduce rush
In a bid to reduce passenger load at the Ludhiana Railway Station which will undergo major construction work under the redevelopment project, the railway authorities have proposed to shift the stoppage of several eastbound trains to Dhandari Kalan and Sahnewal Railway Station. The budget to develop infrastructure at the Ludhiana Railway Station, including waiting rooms, […]
‘Bharat Gaurav Yatra’ scheme: IRCTC to launch 5 trains specially designed for pilgrims
LUCKNOW In a bid to increase its revenue through religious tourism, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) will soon launch five special trains, specifically designed for religious pilgrimage. According to IRCTC, the coaches in these trains have been designed in keeping with the convenience of the pilgrims. The coaches will have enough space […]
Your Space: Pune Metro should provide last-mile connectivity
The ridership of Pune Metro rail has been dropping since its much-publicised launch on March 6 last year. Lack of last-mile connectivity and slow extension of routes have left the facility in low demand. Readers share steps to increase the popularity of this public transport. Complete project on priority Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation Limited (Maha-Metro) […]
Trespassing on Ludhiana railway tracks continues, authorities issue advisory
In view of accidents at railway tracks claiming as many as 334 lives in 2022, authorities have swung into action. The Ferozepur division of the railways have issued an advisory and also started a digital awareness campaign in order to curb the number of deaths at the Ludhiana-Dhandari Kalan section of the railway tracks. Out […]
Holi 2023: Indian Railways to run 196 special trains to manage festival rush
Holi calls for a big celebration in India every year. Many people who live away from their families travel to their hometown to be with them. Considering the rush of passengers and their convenience ahead the festival, Indian Railways has announced to run special trains to prioritise the festive crowd. These special trains will provide […]
Delhi Metro services will begin at 2.30 pm on Holi
Delhi Metro services will begin from 2:30 pm on the day of Holi, officials said on Monday. The festival of colours will be celebrated on March 8. “On the day of the ‘Holi’ festival, i.e., March 8, 2023 (Wednesday), metro services will not be available till 14.30 hrs (2:30 PM) on all lines of Delhi […]
Pune Metro fails to chug at top speed
Pune: After the launch of the 12km Metro priority stretch on March 6, 2022, it was expected that the work on the remaining 21 km from Phase 1 will be completed at full tilt. However, even after one year of inauguration, the Pune Metro has not been extended. Since Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the […]
Vande Bharat train soon on Mumbai-Goa route: Union minister to Maha legislators
A Vande Bharat semi-high speed express train will be operated on the Mumbai-Goa route soon, Union Minister of State for Railways Raosaheb Danve has informed a delegation of legislators from Maharashtra. This information was shared by Niranjan Davkhare, a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council representing the Konkan graduates constituency. The delegation of legislators met […]