MUMBAI: The first phase of the Mumbai Central-Borivali sixth railway line was set to open in the Khar-Goregaon stretch this month. But despite tracks being laid, Western Railway authorities will not be able to throw it open on account of structures that are too close to the tracks. According to a letter written by Western […]
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India to get 5 new Vande Bharat trains by June end. Check routes, timings, travel time
The Indian Railways is set to launch semi-high speed Vande Bharat Express trains on five more routes on June 26, the first launch after the tragic rail accident in Odisha earlier this month that had claimed over 280 lives. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch the semi-high-speed trains. The routes on which the […]
Cyclone Biparjoy threatens to disrupt railways, several trains cancelled | Here’s the list
More than 65 trains have been cancelled as a precautionary measure in view of cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ which threatens to disrupt railways and cause major damage in the coastal areas of Saurashtra and Kutch in Gujarat. With cyclone Biparjoy expected to make landfall near Jakhau port on June 15 evening as a very severe cyclonic storm, […]
Shambhu-Sahnewal section of eastern freight rail corridor completes first trial
Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited’s (DFCCIL) Ambala unit on Tuesday conducted its first trial on the Shambhu-Sahnewal section of freight corridor in Punjab. The 82-km long track starting near Haryana-Punjab border in Patiala ends at Sahnewal in Ludhiana and is part of the total 175.1-km section from Sahnewal in Punjab to Pilkhani in […]
All Phase 4 Metro stations in Delhi to have platform screen doors
All stations being constructed as part of the Delhi Metro’s Phase 4 expansion will come equipped with platform screen doors (PSDs) to ensure passengers’ safety, officials aware of the decision said on Wednesday. According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), underground stations on the Phase 4 lines will get full-height PSDs (2.15m), while elevated […]
Coming soon: Six larger, swankier, redeveloped railway stations
Mumbai: Plans are in place to redevelop at least six railway stations out of the total 18 shortlisted on the Central and Western Railways under the Mumbai Urban Transport Project (MUTP)-3A. The six stations are Khar Road, Kandivali and Mira Road on the Western line and Ghatkopar, Neral and Kasara on the Central line. Through […]
SECR to recruit for 772 Apprentice posts, apply at secr.indianrailways.gov.in
South East Central Railway, SECR has invited applications for Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official site of SECR at secr.indianrailways.gov.in. This recruitment drive will fill up 772 posts in the organization. The registration process was started on June 8 and will end on July 7, 2023. Read below for eligibility, selection […]
Gurugram Metro will boost realty in new sectors, say developers
Developers in the city on Wednesday said the approval to the Gurugram Metro project will help in transforming the city and create more investment and business opportunities. Developers said with Rapid Rail Transport System (RRTS) in the pipeline and Dwarka Expressway almost nearing completion, the move to start constructing a Metro line will give rise […]
Union cabinet gives nod to Gurugram metro extension
The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved metro rail connectivity from Gurugram’s HUDA City Centre to Cyber City with a spur line to Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram, covering a distance of 28.50 km and 27 stations on the route. An official statement said that at present, there is no metro rail line in old Gurugram and the […]
Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat to start run by June-end: Officials
The rake of the Patna-Ranchi Vande Bharat express arrived in Patna on Tuesday evening, and it is likely to go on the inaugural run by the end of this month, an officer tasked to look after the operation of the semi high speed train said. “This is the 20th rake of Vande Bharat express, next […]
Bengaluru suburban rail project to be extended to Kolar, Mysuru and Gauribidanur
Karnataka’s Infrastructure and Industries minister MB Patil held a review meeting with the officials of K RIDE (Rail Infrastructure Development Company of Karnataka) on Tuesday and directed them to extend Bengaluru’s suburban rail project to neighboring towns. He said that the decision was taken to increase the ease of connectivity to the IT capital from […]
Konkan Railway to deploy additional personnel for safety during monsoon
Additional personnel will be deployed along the 275-kilometre-long railway line from Roha in Maharashtra and Surathkal in Karnataka under the Konkan Railway during the monsoon session as an added safety measure, officials said on Wednesday. The railway line passes through undulating terrain of valleys and hills and faces additional risks during the monsoon due to […]