Pune: The rail tracks have been laid for the 23.3-km Pune Metro Line 3 project between Hinjewadi and Shivajinagar, and the trial has begun at Maan depot on Friday. After successful preliminary testing at the depot, the rail tracks will be out for installation on the Puneri Metro route, officials said. “For the 23.3 km […]
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Navi Mumbai Metro starts operations, other infra projects await inauguration
Mumbai: At exactly 3 pm on Friday, amidst loud cheers and sloganeering by excited passengers, woman train operator Aditi Padyar commenced the first journey of Line 1 of Metro Navi Mumbai from Belapur to Pendhar. “I am one of three women operators for the Navi Mumbai metro and have undergone months of rigorous training including […]
Bengaluru – Dharwad Vande Bharat Express to be extended till Belagavi
The Bengaluru – Dharwad Vande Bharat Express is all set to be extended till Belagavi in north Karnataka, announced the Railway Ministry. This is expected to speed up and enhance the commute between the capital city and north Karnataka region. In an announcement, Union minister of state for railways Darshana Jardosh said, “For the convenience […]
North Central Railway Apprentice Recruitment 2023: Apply for 1664 posts at rrcpryj.org
North Central Railway, RRC has invited applications for Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of RRC Prayagraj at rrcpryj.org. This recruitment drive will fill up 1664 posts in the organisation. The registration process will begin on November 15 and will end on December 14, 2023. Read below for eligibility, selection […]
Delhi Metro services on Pink Line delayed. Check details
There will be a delay in Delhi metro rail services omn the Pink Line today from Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus to Lajpat Nagar, said Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Services on other lines will be available as usual. “Pink Line Update: Delay in services from Durgabai Deshmukh South Campus to Lajpat Nagar. Normal service on all […]
NCR’s Prayagraj div starts mission to better lives of slum dwellers near rail tracks
The Prayagraj division of the North Central Railway (NCR) has launched a noble mission aimed at transforming the lives of the slum dwellers residing near the railway tracks for years. To provide education and good life to the children of these slum dwellers, the NCR has prepared a detailed plan under Bharat Rail Vidya Fellowship […]
Railways Ministry hops on ‘Just looking like a wow’ trend. Here’s how
For the past few weeks, the phrase “Just looking like a wow” has swept through social media, becoming a viral trend that shows no signs of fading anytime soon. People across the Internet are embracing this trend, including celebrities and politicians. Now, the Ministry of Railways has joined the bandwagon and used the viral phrase […]
Maha-Metro to erect 12 parking spaces
PUNE: The Maharashtra Metro Rail Corporation (Maha-Metro) has appointed a consultancy firm to build parking lots at 12 locations across the city. The parking spaces are identified at PCMC, Sant Tukaram Nagar Station, Phugewadi, Shivajinagar, Civil Court, Swargate, Ideal Colony, Garware College, Mangalwar Peth, Vanaz Depot, Range Hills and Nal Stop. Maha-Metro’s managing director Shravan […]
Banaras Locomotive Works Apprentice Recruitment 2023: Apply for 374 posts at blw.indianrailways.gov.in
Banaras Locomotive Works, BLW has invited applications for Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official website of BLW at blw.indianrailways.gov.in. This recruitment drive will fill up 374 posts in the organization. The last date to apply is till November 25 and last date for uploading of document is till November 27, 2023. […]
Mother, 2 daughters run over by Vande Bharat train in UP
A 40-year-old woman and her two daughters died on Sunday evening when they were run over by the Vande Bharat Express at a manned level crossing in this district while they were crossing it, police said. Superintendent of Police (city) Piyush Kumar Singh said the accident took place when the gates of the Kasampur manned […]
Vande Bharat Express likely to start between Bengaluru and Ernakulam for Deepavali
Bengaluru is likely to get another Vande Bharat Express as the Southern Railway has proposed a semi-high-speed train between Bengaluru and Ernakulam on weekends. This is reportedly going to be an extension of weekend Bengaluru – Chennai and Chennai – Bengaluru services to manage the rush during the upcoming Deepavali. According to reports, the train […]
Pay ₹60k compensation to customer for delay, Kerala court tells Indian Railways
A consumer court in Kerala recently directed the Indian Railways to compensate a passenger with ₹60,000 for causing him inconvenience, mental agony and financial hardship due to the delay of a train by over 13 hours. The Ernakulam District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission made the ruling on October 18 in response to a complaint filed […]