In a remarkable achievement, Indian Railways has reported its highest-ever capital expenditure (Capex) utilization, reaching an impressive 75 per cent during the initial nine months of the current fiscal year from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. As per the official data provided by the Ministry, the Railways has demonstrated its commitment to infrastructural […]
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Titagarh Rail Systems inks deal with Amber group to enter railway component, subsystem biz
Kolkata-based Titagarh Rail Systems Ltd (TRSL) on Thursday said it has signed an agreement with Amber group to foray into railway component and subsystem business in India and overseas. Under the pact, TRSL and Amber group, via its wholly owned subsidiary Sidwal Refrigeration Industries Pvt Ltd, will invest up to Rs 120 crore each to […]
Metro rail inks contract for study to link Hosur, Bommasandra
Chennai Metro Rail on Tuesday signed a contract agreement worth Rs 2.94 lakh with consultants- Balaji Railroad Systems Private Limited and Habog Consultants Private Limited – to conduct a feasibility study for introducing the Inter-State Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS) between Hosur and Bommasandra. This proposed corridor is approximately 20 km, covering 8 km in […]
Indian Railways targets Switzerland-like efficiency, gets ready to learn Swiss railway’s tricks of trade
Indian Railways is seeking to take a leaf out Swiss railways in an effort to try and imbibe some of the legendary clockwork precision of the European nation’s famed systems and processes. Indian Railways is planning for an MoU with the Swiss railway to learn from their best practices such as the hub and spoke […]
Indian Railways offering 55% concession on train fares to every passenger: Ashwini VaishnawAhmedabad: PTILast
Every passenger gets 55 per cent concession on train journeys, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said regarding demands to restore pre-Covid fare concessions for senior citizens and media persons. Without giving any direct reply to questions by media persons on the restoration of concessions, Vaishnaw said, “The Indian Railway is already offering 55 per cent concession […]
Daily ridership across all metro rail systems crosses 10 million in India
India is witnessing a steep rise in its metro ridership as daily ridership across metro systems in the country has already crossed the 10 million mark, and is expected to exceed 12.5 million in a year or two, according to Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. This comes after UK-based publication, The Economist claimed that […]
68th Railway Week divisional level prog held
South Central Railway (SCR)– Vijayawada Division celebrated 68th Railway Week Divisional Level programme at Railway Auditorium in Vijayawada on Wednesday.Participating as the chief guest, Vijayawada DRM Narendra A Patil said the division has performed well on the safety front without any major incidents and casualties during the past financial year. He said the division earned […]
Chennai Metro update: Paytm issues over 1 million QR code tickets for Chennai Metro, CMRL offers 20% discount
In a significant move toward enhancing convenience for Chennai Metro commuters, Paytm announced that it has issued over 1 million QR code-based tickets for Chennai Metro passengers. The initiative was launched via the Paytm app in August 2023. It has revolutionised the ticketing experience by offering a seamless and hassle-free approach to purchasing metro tickets. […]
Mega infra projects to take shape in 5 years as RVNL and REC Limited sign Rs 35,000 crore deal – Key details
Paving the way for mega infrastructural development in the country, state-owned finance lender REC Limited has inked an MoU with Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) to finance up to Rs 35,000 crores for multi-modal infrastructure projects in India. The multi-modal logistics hub projects constitute projects like rail infrastructure projects, road, port, and metro projects where […]
“PM Modi to soon flag off Amrit Bharat train with ‘Push-Pull’ tech”, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon flag off the newly made Amrit Bharat train which features push-pull technology. Vaishnaw highlighted the innovative push-pull technology, which he claims significantly increase the speed of the trains as well as passenger comfort. “Amrit Bharat train has better acceleration due to push-pull […]
Rapid Rail to connect Meerut, Ghaziabad, Noida to new airport in Jewar; CM Yogi holds meet
In a recent development, the proposed Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) is slated to establish crucial connections between the upcoming Noida Airport in Jewar and key cities such as Meerut, Modinagar, Ghaziabad, and Greater Noida West. The Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, chaired a meeting where the potential linkage of the RRTS with the Indira Gandhi […]
Green tracks: India electrifies over 38,000 km of railway tracks since 2014
In a significant development in India’s railway sector, the ministry of railways has informed about the achievement of 38,650 kilometers of railway electrification since 2014, marking a major leap from the 21,801 kilometers electrified before this period. This information was given by Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications, and Electronic & Information Technology, in a […]