CHENNAI: Railways will operate weekly special trains between Prayagraj and Bengaluru via Perambur in Chennai. No 04131 Prayagraj – SMVT Bengaluru weekly special via Perambur, Katpadi and Jolarpet will leave Prayagraj at 11.30pm on April 28, May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 (Sundays) and reach SMVT Bengaluru at 6.30pm on […]
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Trains diverted, rescheduled
CHENNAI: South Eastern Railway has notified diversion/rescheduling of a few trains in connection with yard remodelling work at Piardoba station in Adra division. No 22611 MGR Chennai Central – New Jalpaiguri Express leaving MGR Chennai Central at 10.45am on April 24 will be diverted via Hijli, Kharagpur and Bhatta Nagar. No 22605 Purulia – Tirunelveli […]
Western Railway to run four more pairs of summer special trains
MUMBAI: For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand, Western Railway has decided to run four more pairs of summer special trains on special fare, an official said. This includes Train No. 09015/09016 Udhna – Bhagalpur – Paldhi Special Train (Unreserved) [2 Trips]; Train No. 09061/09062 Vapi – Bhagalpur […]
Konkan Railway announce running of special trains
MUMBAI: Konkan Railway on Tuesday announced it has decided to run Train no. 06547 Yesvantpur – Kundapura One Way Express Special and Train no 06548 Kundapura – Yesvantpur One Way Express Special to clear extra rush of passengers in coordination with South Western Railway. A senior official said that Train no. 06547 Yesvantpur – Kundapura […]
Railway offers meals at economical price for travellers during summer season
MUMBAI: The Central and Western Railway, along with the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), are stepping up to serve passengers, particularly those in unreserved compartments (General Class Coaches), with a new initiative offering hygienic meals and snacks at affordable prices, an official said on Tuesday. “Anticipating the surge in passenger traffic during the […]
Vande Bharat Express: What Indian Railways plans to do to run new trains at higher speeds
Vande Bharat trains at higher speeds: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that safety fencing will be installed at vulnerable locations for Vande Bharat trains to operate at speeds between 110 kmph and 130 kmph. Additionally, safety fencing will be implemented along the entire track for speeds exceeding 130 kmph. Vande […]
Indian Railways can help save Rs 1.28 lakh crore annually in diesel costs with its freight & cargo hauling: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that India can potentially save Rs 1.28 lakh crore annually in diesel costs by 2031 if it successfully transports an additional 1500 million tonnes of cargo through trains. Speaking at the 68th National Railways Awards, Vaishnaw stated that India’s economic growth is expected to result in an additional 3000 […]
Indian Railways’ USBRL project in J&K with Chenab bridge, Anji Khad bridge to open soon – these images & facts are awe-inspiring!
Indian Railways will soon connect Jammu & Kashmir to the rest of India! The national transporter is executing the extremely challenging Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail link Project, also called the USBRL in Jammu & Kashmir. The last 111 kilometres long stretch of the USBRL project includes the crucial Chenab river bridge – the world’s highest railway bridge, […]
In a first, Indian Railways allows MNCs to deploy indigenous Kavach anti train collision system on network
India’s capability to deploy the Kavach automatic train collision avoidance system is set to receive a boost with approval being given to global companies, Germany’s Siemens and Japan’s Kyosan, to install it on the Indian Railways network. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Kavach deployment will increase to 5,000 kilometers per year by the 2025-26 […]
In a a first, Indian Railways allows MNCs to deploy indigenous Kavach anti train collision system on network
India’s capability to deploy the Kavach automatic train collision avoidance system is set to receive a boost with approval being given to global companies, Germany’s Siemens and Japan’s Kyosan, to install it on the Indian Railways network. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Kavach deployment will increase to 5,000 kilometers per year by the 2025-26 […]
Vande Bharat Express trains to offer better passenger experience with Indian Railways new plan; details here
Vande Bharat trains update: Indian Railways is implementing a new initiative called Yatri Seva Anubandh to enhance the passenger experienceon Vande Bharat trains while also reducing costs. The pilot project for six pairs of Vande Bharat trains is set to begin, and if successful, it will be expanded to other premium trains, according to an […]
Shift Delhi govt ad fund to RRTS if share not released in a week: SC
NEW DELHI: Taking strong exception to Delhi government breaching an undertaking to release its share of funds for the Delhi-Meerut RRTS project aimed at reducing vehicular pollution in the national capital region, the Supreme Court on Tuesday directed that funds from its advertisement budget be transferred to the project if it does not release the […]