Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dedicated to the nation the Marathwada Rail Coach Factory and launched various other railway projects in Maharashtra, officials said. As part of launch of the projects via video conference from Ahmedabad in Gujarat, he also inaugurated five Jan Aushadi Kendras (for affordable and quality generic medicines) at the […]
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Maruti Suzuki looking at transporting more vehicles via railways to cut down costs and reduce emissions
The country’s leading carmaker Maruti Suzuki is looking at transporting more vehicles it makes via railways to cut down costs and reduce emissions in line with the government’s push towards clean mobile solutions. The company, along with joint-venture partners, has invested over Rs 1081 crore to commission the country’s first in-plant railway siding at its […]
Two new Delhi Metro lines likely to get approval today: Here are details about route, deadline, stations
The Union Cabinet is expected to give approval for the development of two new Delhi Metro corridors on Wednesday. The corridors will connect Lajpat Nagar to G Block in Saket and Inderlok to Indraprastha, with a combined length of approximately 20 km. The announcement comes just days before the dates for the Lok Sabha elections […]
Here’s why Delhi Metro yellow line services were delayed today
Delhi, one of India’s bustling cities, relies heavily on its public transport system, especially the Delhi Metro, to keep its people on the move. However, today, commuters using the Yellow Line (Millennium City Centre Gurugram to Samaypur Badli) are facing delays due to a track circuit drop issue between Vishwavidyalaya and Kashmere Gate stations. The […]
International Women’s Day: From Ranchi to Tori, women manage booking counters at train stations, run passenger train
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, a 16-member all-women crew successfully operated the Ranchi-Tori passenger train. The team included the loco-pilot, assistant loco-pilot, train manager, eight ticket checkers, and five personnel of the Railway Protection Force (RPF). This initiative by the Ranchi division of the South Eastern Railway (SER) aimed to honor women and […]
Four Vande Bharat trains pelted with stones by miscreants
Four Vande Bharat trains were pelted with stones by unknown miscreants in different locations in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh while passing through the South Western Railway (SWR) zone, officials said on Tuesday. Though no passenger or staff sustained any injuries, the window panes of the trains were damaged in the incident which occurred on Sunday […]
Agra Metro opening tomorrow: Check stations, route map, fare price, timings details here
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the long-awaited new section of the Agra Metro on March 6. This stretch will include stations at popular tourist sites such as the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Officials announced that five trains, each capable of carrying 700 passengers, will operate daily from 6am to 10pm. Prime […]
Another Delhi-Meerut Rapid Rail section till Modi Nagar to open tomorrow: Here are all details
In good news for daily commuters, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 17-kilometer additional section of the Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) corridor. According to officials from the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), this extension from Duhai to Modi Nagar North will be launched by the Prime Minister on Wednesday. A special […]
PM Modi to inaugurate India’s first underwater metro service in Kolkata today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India’s first under-river metro tunnel built in Kolkata on Wednesday. In a monumental development set to transform urban transportation, PM Modi is slated to inaugurate several key metro and rapid transit projects across countries, marking a significant stride towards enhancing urban mobility and connectivity.
PM Modi inaugurates India’s first underwater metro service in Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated several metro projects across India, including the country’s first underwater metro section in West Bengal’s Kolkata. He also inaugurated several key metro and rapid transit projects across countries, marking a significant stride towards enhancing urban mobility and connectivity.
IRCTC shares rise 0.16 per cent in Monday’s trading session
Shares of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd. rose 0.16 per cent to Rs 934.85 in Monday’s trade as of 12:32PM (IST) even as the benchmark Nifty ruled at 22421.9, up 43.5 points. The scrip had closed at Rs 933.3 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week low of Rs 557.15 and […]
‘Drivers were watching cricket match’: Railway minister on what caused last year’s Andhra accident
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw revealed that the driver and assistant driver of a passenger train involved in a fatal collision in Andhra Pradesh were watching a cricket match on their phones. The incident, which occurred on October 29, 2023, resulted in the death of 14 passengers and left over 50 injured. “The recent case in […]