Hyderabad: Within just four months of starting, the student metro pass offered by Hyderabad metro rail has received an encouraging response. About 10,000 passes have been sold so far which is indicative of growing preference for the metro as an option for daily commute among students. A majority of card users are school and intermediate […]
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Namma Metro is an emotion, why change its name, ask Bengalureans
BENGALURU: The proposal to rename the Namma Metro rail network after 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara has triggered sharp reactions from Bengalureans: A majority has urged the government to toss out the renaming idea and instead focus on expediting infrastructure projects. The prefix of ‘Namma’ is not just part of the title but an emotion […]
Mumbai: Brace for highest cancellations of train services on Western Railway on Monday for Khar-Goregaon 6th Line Work
MUMBAI: Brace for crowds on Western Railway platforms on Monday, especially during peak hours, as 326 train services will be cancelled throughout the day— marking the highest number of cancellations in a single day during the ongoing work on the 6th line between Khar and Goregaon stations. The BEST will operate special buses to accommodate […]
Vande Sadharan train arrives in Mumbai for trials
MUMBAI: The new Vande Sadharan Push-Pull train entered Mumbai on Saturday and was kept at the Wadi Bunder yard on Sunday, before it undergoes trials this week, sources said. The train will offer low fares for passengers and will run at speed as high as 130 kmph, sources added. The 22 coach LHB non-AC 3 […]
Vande Bharat sleeper train enters production stage; BEML to roll out new Indian Railways train in early 2024
Vande Bharat sleeper train goes under production: Indian Railways’ first Vande Bharat sleeper train prototype has finally gone under the production stage with manufacturing commencing today. The first Vande Bharat sleeper train, said to be superior to Rajdhani Express trains, is being manufactured by BEML in collaboration with ICF, Chennai. The production commenced at BEML’s […]
Railways proposes Rs 4 lakh crore mega plan to multi-track seven busiest corridors
NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways has proposed a Rs 4.2 lakh crore mega plan for multi-tracking of seven high density corridors — Delhi-Howrah, Mumbai-Howrah, Delhi-Mumbai, Delhi-Guwahati, Delhi-Chennai, Howrah-Chennai and Mumbai-Chennai — for introduction of faster passenger trains and quicker movement of freight. In a proposal for the Union Cabinet, the railway ministryhas said that the […]
Vande Bharat sleeper train will be ‘class apart’ from Rajdhani & inspired from trains globally; details here
Vande Bharat sleeper coach trains will be a “class apart” from Rajdhani Express trains, says Shantanu Roy, the Chairman & Managing Director of BEML. Defence PSU BEML, also known for its rolling stock manufacturing, is making the first Vande Bharat sleeper train in collaboration with ICF, Chennai. Indian Railways hopes to roll out the first […]
Vande Metro to roll out early 2024; Indian Railways readies 130 kmph train for short distance rapid transit
Vande Metro, Indian Railways’ new bet for short distance premium travel, is all set to roll out early 2024. The Vande Metro project was first announced by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the post Budget 2023 briefing on railways. Inspired from the Vande Bharat Express trains, the Vande Metro will provide the option of faster, […]
IRCTC ties up with Zomato: What this means for passengers — pre-ordered meals, Navratri thalis and more
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) has partnered with food delivery platform Zomato. The partnership means passengers traveling by Indian railway can now choose from a broader array of food options through its E-Catering segment. According to a statement, this strategic alliance is set to provide rail passengers with more choices and […]
Vande Bharat sleeper train will be ‘class apart’ from Rajdhani & inspired from trains globally; details here
Vande Bharat sleeper coach trains will be a “class apart” from Rajdhani Express trains, says Shantanu Roy, the Chairman & Managing Director of BEML. Defence PSU BEML, also known for its rolling stock manufacturing, is making the first Vande Bharat sleeper train in collaboration with ICF, Chennai. Indian Railways hopes to roll out the first […]
First glimpse: Indian Railways readies push-pull Vande Bharat inspired locomotive for new common man train
Indian Railways is looking to roll out a new train for the common man – and one that will run on the push-pull locomotive system. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today took to his Whatsapp channel to share an image preview of the push-pull locomotives that are being made for the new train by Chittaranjan Locomotive […]
Renewables company Sterling defaults on loan dues
Mumbai: Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy has missed out on a loan repayment due in September, triggering a downgrade to default by India Ratings. Shares of the company fell 5% on Wednesday. The company’s earlier promoters – the Shapoorji Pallonji group – sold their stake in the company to Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance, which is now […]