The Indian Railways on Monday (April 22) informed that over 41 crore people traveled by train until April 21, highlighting the strain on its operations and passenger services. “Indian Railways has carried 41.16 Crores passengers during April 1- 21. The last weekend — April 20 and 21 — witnessed 3.38 crores passengers taking train journeys […]
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Kolkata Metro Update: Construction of Mominpur-Esplanade stretch of Joka-Esplanade corridor begins
Kolkata Metro Railway on Saturday (April 20) announced that the construction of the underground Mominpur-Esplanade stretch of the Joka-Esplanade Metro Corridor (Purple Line) has commenced. The Joka-Esplanade corridor, spanning 15.08 km in south Kolkata, saw the inauguration of the 6.5 km stretch from Joka to Taratala on December 30, 2022, which was extended to Majerhat […]
Ministry of Railways shares video to counter AC coach overcrowding claims; netizens disagree, call it ‘pathetic response’
After several people posted videos and photos of poorly-managed trains, overcrowded with allegedly ticketless passengers, the official X handle of the Ministry of Railways on Saturday addressed claims and asked people to “not malign” the image of Indian Railways. Reacting to a video reshared by X handle @kapsology, saying, “The crowd has reached one of […]
From J&K’s Chenab Bridge to Assam’s Bogibeel Bridge, Indian Railways shares breathtaking angles of its infra marvels l WATCH
The Indian Railways is tirelessly transforming India’s rail network, working around the clock. From initiatives like Vande Bharat and the Amrit Bharata Station Scheme to the construction of new railway bridges, every aspect of the infrastructure is being upgraded to offer the best experience for passengers. The Railways is proud of its achievements and often […]
Farmers ‘Rail Roko’ Protest: 84 trains cancelled, Indian Railways refunds Rs 36 lakh to passengers
Around 159 trains were impacted due to farmers staging a rail roko protest at the Shambhu railway station in Patiala district on Saturday, out of which 84 were cancelled. The protest, now in its fourth day, was initiated by farmers demanding the release of three farmers arrested by the Haryana Police. The protest started on […]
Mumbai Local Train Update: Train services to be affected between Borivali and Goregaon today – Details inside
The Western Railways has released a notification to inform the hold of Jumbo Block on Up and Down slow lines from 10.00 hrs to 15.00 hrs between Borivali and Goregaon stations on Sunday, April 21, 2024. The five-hour-long hold was scheduled for maintenance of the track, signalling and overhead equipment. During the block period, as […]
Project connecting Sikkim to railway network for the first time hits major milestone; only 9% of project is on ground – Key details inside
A significant development has been seen in the Sivok-Rangpo Rail Project which is to connect Sikkim to the railway network for the first time. The project has seen the construction of an 855-metre-long emergency exit tunnel. Where is the tunnel situated? As per the officials, a 20-metre section of the tunnel is running under National […]
Indian Railways prepares for summer rush, plans record-breaking 9,111 train trips
The Railway Ministry on Friday (April 19) announced plans to significantly increase train services by 43% this summer compared to last year in order to accommodate more passengers traveling to various destinations. According to a press release issued by the Railway Ministry, “To ensure the convenience of passengers and manage the anticipated surge in travel […]
Govt may shelve Rs 2 trillion freight corridor plan
The government is likely to abandon the plan to set up three more dedicated freight corridors (DFCs) – East Coast, East-West and North-South – at an estimated combined cost of Rs 2 trillion. The Centre may instead opt for a few commodity-specific rail networks, a senior railway official told FE on condition of anonymity. The […]
Railways arm DFCCIL in talks with e-tailers, logistics firms
The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd (DFCCIL) is in talks with over a dozen e-commerce and logistics companies such as Amazon, Meesho, Delhivery, Blue Dart Express, Shiprocket for leasing out the newly built infrastructure for cargo transportation. “We have given presentations to a list of companies engaged in the logistics business, and informed […]
Northern Railways GM inspects Srinagar-Sangaldan section in Jammu and Kashmir – Details inside
The General Manager of Northern Railways, Shobhan Chaudhuri, recently conducted an inspection of the Srinagar-Sangaldan Section of the USBRL Project in Jammu and Kashmir, overseeing various railway operations. Accompanying him were CAO/USBRL SC Gupta, along with Senior Officers from Firozpur Division, IRCON, and KRCL. The inspection, according to a statement issued by Northern Railways, encompassed […]
Indian Railways Update: Railway Board CEO reviews tunnel progress in Sivok-Rangpo Rail Line project
Indian Railways is making significant strides towards connecting Sikkim with the rest of the country. In a significant development, Mrs. Jaya Varma Sinha, Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, conducted an inspection and comprehensive review of the advancements made in Tunnel No. 1, 7, 8, and the underground station as part of the Sivok-Rangpo […]