The Rail Infrastructure Development Company (Karnataka) Limited (K-Ride), which is implementing the Bengaluru suburban rail project (BSRP), is likely to consider a rail route to Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) from Doddajala instead of Trumpet Interchange on Ballari Road. Earlier, K-Ride had planned to build a 5.6-km airport link from Trumpet Interchange station, along the Majestic-Devanahalli […]
Category: Railways
Indian Railways to run 43% more trains to combat the summer rush
Amid severe criticism of the Indian Railways this week, the ministry of railways said on Friday that the national transporter is running 43 per cent more trips than the summer of 2023 to ensure that passenger convenience is not compromised. Over the past few days, numerous videos have surfaced on social media, showing the plight […]
Kolkata Metro’s non-fare revenue soars by nearly 20%, outpacing previous year’s earnings
The Kolkata Metro Railways recorded a massive increase of 19.9 per cent in non-fare revenue earnings for the fiscal year 2023-24, generating more revenue than the last year. A spokesperson for the Metro named Kausik Mitra said they earned Rs 43.56 crore from April 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024, which is more than the […]
DMRC seeks 302 crore as Covid loss compensation from UP
DMRC has written to UP govt, asking for Rs 302 crore as compensation for revenue losses on the Red Line during the two pandemic years (2020-2022). Govt has asked GDA to look into the demand. In response, GDA chairperson Atul Vats commented that the compensation demand is “illogical” and since DMRC doesn’t share profits, there […]
Railway Board directs zones to reduce unnecessary paperwork for loco pilots to enhance safety
In an effort to enhance the safety of Indian Railways services, the Railway Board on Tuesday directed all its zones to reduce paperwork of drivers and assistant drivers while they are operating trains. While elaborating on the paperwork of railways drivers, a senior railway official said, “Loco pilot and assistant loco pilot have to maintain […]
Railways raises FY25 loco production target by 27 per cent
The Indian Railways has raised its locomotive production target for FY25 by 27% to 1,500 units, officials aware of the development said. The national transporter will keep this annual production target unchanged till FY27, they said. The railways have eight production units in the country where they make wheels, axles, locomotives and coaches. They had […]
IRCTC to update its features by giving instant refunds, check details
There are occasions when you try to book a ticket through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website which leads you to common issues like the tickets weren’t booked, but the money gets deducted from your bank account. Then you have to wait for days to get refunds which frustrates passengers. However, IRCTC […]
Indian Railways goes premium with more AC coaches per train – Key details inside
The passenger segment of the Indian Railways is taking a route towards premiumisation. The near-doubling of the per-passenger revenue in the past six years coupled with the production of more premium coaches and launch of new high-end trains in the same period show that the railways are offering premium services to the passengers at a […]
Ashwini Vaishnaw releases postage stamp to celebrate AIRF’s 100 years of legacy
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday released a commemorative postage stamp to mark the 100 years of the All India Railwaymen’s Federation (AIRF). AIRF is one of India’s largest and oldest trade unions of railway workers, which was established on April 24, 1924. Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the commendable journey of the AIRF and said […]
AVG Logistics takes Indian Railways goods train on lease for Rs 105 crores
AVG Logistics Ltd has taken on lease a goods train running from Chennai to Guwahati for Rs 105 crore. The train will be used by AVG Logistics to transport its goods and will ply four times in a month, completing 313 trips during the lease period of six years. Although the train will be managed […]
L&T Construction bags significant order for Railway Business Group to construct Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit Project
L&T Construction on Monday said that its Railways Strategic Business Group has secured a significant order to construct the Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Project (Phase 2A) (Contract Package CP205) for MRT Jakarta through L&T’s long-term Japanese partner, Sojitz Corporation. This contract, it added, marks the first EPC Railway Systems Order for L&T in the […]
Indian Railways gets massive responsibility for seamless movement of 3.4 lakh security personnel for poll duty during Lok Sabha Elections 2024
The Indian Railways on Wednesday got a massive mandate to ensure the ‘smooth and hassle-free movement’ of over 3.4 lakh security personnel, who will be deployed in the upcoming general and state assembly elections. The Election Commission (EC) directed the railway board to ensure seamless train movement with specific instructions to avoid the recurrence of […]