MUMBAI: The issue of a depot at Mogharpada for Metro lines 4 and 4A between Wadala and Thane is expected to be resolved. The urban development department will bring a proposal before the state cabinet to compensate the land owners. Initially, MMRDA had planned a depot on an area measuring 41 hectares but subsequently reduced […]
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Supreme Court refuses bail to 3 Godhra train carnage convicts
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday refused bail to three people convicted by a trial court, which was confirmed by the Gujarat HC, for pelting with stones and damaging with iro n rods the burning S-6 coach of Sabarmati Express at Godhra railway station and looting cash and ornaments from passengers fleeing for their […]
Vande Bharat makeover for Indian Railways; but what needs to be done for the common man’s shubh-yatra?
Kasto Mazza He Railaima…it’s fun to be on a train! Train rides on Indian Railways have always been romanticized. Trains offer that beautiful window into the landscapes of India and train rides are often synonymous to life’s journey. As the old Hindi movie song says – gaadi bula rahi hai, seeti baja rahi hai, chalna […]
While you sleep, here’s how Delhi Metro stays in pink of health
NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation often carries out maintenance activities at night. During such a mega block from 11pm to 6am, which is always planned in advance, the train company undertakes maintenance work with the coordination of other departments. A mega block is a scheduled maintenance period in which a section of the metro […]
Delhi Metro services to start early on I-Day, no parking at stations
NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro services will begin early on August 15 to facilitate passengers attending the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort, officials said on Saturday. Besides, parking facilities will not be available at all the Delhi Metro stations from 6 am on Monday till 2 pm on Tuesday in view of the security […]
DMRC to measure vibrations at 90 spots to boost infra efficiency
NEW DELHI: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to monitor the vibration caused by trains at 90 locations on all metro lines. Though these sites are yet to be identified, officials said that in underground sections vibration levels have been monitored for the past several years to ensure that it remains within permissible limits. […]
Passengers lock TTEs in toilet after power failure in two coaches of train going from Delhi to Ghazipur
LUCKNOW: Two train ticket examiners (TTEs) of Suhaildev Superfast Express (22434) were allegedly confined in coach lavatory by a group of passengers, as they were infuriated over defunct air condition system of two coaches in which they had reserved berths. The passengers had to travel for hours while drenched in sweat. The confined TTEs were […]
How Indian Railways aims to save 2 lakh liters diesel a day with electrification of pit lines; move towards carbon neutrality
Indian Railways is aiming to achieve substantial fuel savings of around 200,000 liters of diesel daily, by electrifying its entire network of pit lines, according to an ET report. These pit lines serve as critical points where train coaches undergo electrical equipment inspections such as lights, fans, and mobile charging points, before embarking on their […]
PM Narendra Modi to lay foundation stones for multiple projects in Madhya Pradesh today
BHOPAL: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh on Saturday afternoon and will lay the foundation stone for Rs 100 crore temple dedicated to social reformer Sant Ravidas in Sagar district. PM Modi will also lay foundation stones for rail and road sector projects worth over Rs 4000 crores during his visit. “Sant Shiromani […]
RapidX yet to take off, thieves target stn already; 7 held
GHAZIABAD: Seven men were arrested on Thursday for allegedly stealing plates, wires, and other equipment from platforms at Muradnagar RapidX station. They allegedly tie stones to ropes, throw them into the elevated platforms, and climb up to commit the thefts. Police have identified the accused as Saif Malik (24)–a resident of Shaheen Bagh in Delhi, […]
17km in 12min: RAPIDX trains test speed in trial runs from Sahibabad to Duhai depot
NEW DELH: The operation of RAPIDX trains at a speed of 160kmph has begun with the 17-km priority section from Sahibabad to Duhai depot covered in 12 minutes. The empty trains are running from 6am to 11pm at a frequency of 15 minutes to check for technical issues. Service for the public on this section […]
Mira Road and Kalyan Metro depot work to start as plots acquired finally
MUMBAI: MMRDA has obtained possession of lands for the construction of two Metro to Mira-Bhayander and Gundavli to CSMIA) at Uttan near Bhayander, and one for Line12 (Kalyan-Taloja) in Niljepada. – The earlier site was spread over three villages of Morva, Raimurdhe and Murdhe, partly in a residential zone and partly in a nodevelopment zone […]