Hosur-Omalur track doubling to benefit Dharmapuri

DHARMAPURI: The interim budget announcement that the Railways would undertake the doubling of the 147-kilometre Hosur-Omalur track has delighted Dharmapuri residents. For the past two decades, they have been eagerly looking forward to the doubling of the railway track between Salem and Hosur. The Railway Passengers Social Welfare Association welcomed the initiative, stating, “This project […]

Titagarh Rail Systems delivers strong third-quarter results

Titagarh Rail Systems Limited reported strong financial performance in the third quarter of fiscal year 2023-2024, thanks to government of India’s focus on upgrading the country’s railway network. The company reported a 25% jump in revenue compared to a year-ago at Rs. 954.68 crores. EBIDTA, or profit from operations, jumped 52% to Rs. 110.67 crores, […]

CM Revanth seeks NDB funds for Hyderabad Metro Rail, other projects

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday requested the New Development Bank (NDB) to provide funds for the construction of second phase of Hyderabad Metro Rail project and other infrastructure projects in the state. NDB Director General DJ Pandian called on the chief minister at the Secretariat on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, Revanth […]

Luggage, files of senior railway official stolen from 1st class of Rani Chennamma Express

BENGALURU: In a shocking incident that exposed the lack of safety of passengers inside trains, an unknown individual managed to steal the luggage of a top woman railway officer of the Bengaluru Division and her co-passenger on board the Rani Chennamma Express recently. They were travelling in a cabin of the AC first class compartment. […]

Railway infrastructure: On solid track with 3 corridors, highest allocation of Rs 2.5L crore

NEW DELHI: In anticipation of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Modi government is placing a significant emphasis on the development of railway infrastructure, with a substantial increase in budget allocations. The government has earmarked a staggering Rs 2.51 lakh crore for the Indian Railway (IR) in the fiscal year 2024-25, signaling a robust commitment […]

Temporary stoppage for trains at Ettumanoor

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : The Railways has decided to provide additional temporary stoppage for three trains at Ettumanoor for the convenience of pilgrim passengers during the annual festival at St Mary’s Forane Church, Athirampuzha. Train no 16630 Mangaluru Central-Thiruvananthapuram Central Malabar Express and train no 16347 Thiruvananthapuram Central-Mangaluru Central Daily Express will stop at Ettumanoor on Tuesday […]