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Rail transport is a means of transport using wheeled vehicles running in tracks, which usually consist of two parallel steel rails. Rail transport is one of the two primary means of land transport, next to road transport. It is used for about 8% of passenger and freight transport globally, thanks to its energy efficiency and potentially high speed.
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MoS Railways' big update on Kashmir to Delhi Vande Bharat Express, says PM Modi will...With the expected commissioning of the train service in phases, the Railways have completed 255 kilometers out of the 272 kilometers of the USBRL project, leaving a small stretch out of just 17..DNA - Published | |
3 attempts to derail trains in past one week, says RailwaysThe railway ministry is concerned about recent attempts to derail trains and stone pelting incidents. A train collision with a cooking cylinder in Kanpur was narrowly avoided, indicating criminal..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Jharkhand train accident: Several coaches of Howrah-Mumbai express derail near Jamshedpur, many injuredAll have been given first aid by the Railway medical team: Indian RailwaysDNA - Published | |
Watch: Railways conducts trial run of Sangaldan-Reasi link, train crosses world's highest steel arch rail bridgeIndian railway ministry conducts successful trial of train from Sangaldan to Reasi, including crossing the world's highest steel arch rail bridge Chenab, as part of the USBRL project.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Mumbai local train news: Railway's 63 hour mega block to affect more than 900 trains till..As services of local as well as long-distance trains are expected to be affected during the block period, the railways have appealed to commuters to avoid travelling by local trains, if not necessary.DNA - Published | |
Pamban bridge: India's first vertical lift bridge over sea in Rameswaram faces 'curve' testA sharp curve in the upcoming Pamban railway bridge, India's first vertical-lift bridge connecting the country's mainland with Rameswaram island, has become an additional challenge for the Railways..IndiaTimes - Published | |
CJI: E-courts beat Railways in digital transactions asâ‚ą502cr fine mopped upAs many as 4.37 crore challans were received through the game changer virtual court initiative implemented in 20 states, which led to a collection of Rs 502 crore in fines, CJI D Y Chandrachud on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways held crucial meeting with Railway officials in KolkataRadha Mohan Singh, Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways, along with other committee members, conducted a constructive meeting with key railway officials in Kolkata on..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Railways will operate un-reserved special trains to clear extra rush on these routesThe Railways will operate un-reserved special trains to clear extra rush of passengers between Ernakulam–Hatia and also increase the frequency between Tatanagar-Ernakulam-Tatanagar express, besides..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Congress chief Kharge attacks Modi government on Railways' performanceIndiaTimes - Published | |
Mamata Banerjee demands Railways give priority to safety of passengersWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday demanded that the railways give more attention to the safety and security of travellers and roll back the dynamic pricing of train tickets...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'When will...': West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slams Railways as death toll in Andhra Pradesh train accident rises to 13A few coaches derailed after the Visakhapatnam-Ragada passenger train hit a Visakhapatnam-Ragada train travelling on the same route in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district on Sunday evening,..DNA - Published | |
CBI seizes Rs 2.61 crore from premises of Railways official in UPThe Railways official was arrested on Tuesday evening while allegedly receiving Rs 3 lakh as a bribe from a contractor.DNA - Published | Shooter had mental issues, say Railways; was in therapy, claim kinIndiaTimes - Published |
Stone pelted at Vande Bharat train in UP's Agra; Railways lost Rs 55 lakh due to stone pelting casesAshwini Vaishnaw informed Parliament on Wednesday that the Railways have lost more than 55 lakh due to damage brought on by stone-pelting on Vande Bharat trains.DNA - Published | Notice to mosques on encroachments: Railway says routine procedure, Waqf Board terms it 'surprising'IndiaTimes - Published |
Railway Jobs: Nearly 2.74 posts vacant as per RTI reply, know details hereAs per an RTI reply to a Madhya Pradesh activist, Railway has nearly 2.74 vacancies to fill.DNA - Published | Theft on train can’t be termed deficiency of service by Railways: Supreme CourtThe Supreme Court on Thursday ruled that money stolen from a passenger during train journey cannot be termed deficiency of service on the part of the Railways and set aside concurrent findings of..IndiaTimes - Published |
Headlines management: Congress slams govt for seeking CBI probe into Balasore rail accidentThe Congress on Tuesday slammed the government over the Railways seeking a CBI probe into the Odisha railway tragedy, and termed the move as headlines management.IndiaTimes - Published | Odisha train crash: Railways’ probe will have no bearing on CBI investigationA “preliminary conclusion” on the cause of the Balasore train crash that led to 275 deaths will take “at least two days” to emerge, commissioner of railway safety (south eastern circle) Anant M..IndiaTimes - Published |
'Fulfilling my responsibility': Sakshi Malik on resuming Railway job amid reports of withdrawal from wrestlers' protestFollowing news of her leaving from the wrestlers' protest, the Olympian wrestler Sakshi Malik took to Twitter.DNA - Published | Odisha train accident: Anti-train collision system 'Kavach' was not available on the routeKavach is part of Railways' efforts in recent times to improve safety of passengers by saving trains from head-on collisions.DNA - Published |
Tube passengers warned of 'little or no service' during strike Commuters have been told there will be "little or no service" on London Underground services during Wednesday's strike action by Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers' and Aslef unions.Sky News - Published | Railway achieves 100% electrification of entire broad gauge network, PM Modi calls it 'outstanding feat'Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday complimented the team of Central Railway for achieving 100% electrification of the entire broad gauge network. "Outstanding feat. Compliments to the entire..IndiaTimes - Published |
Over 1,500 cases of stone pelting on moving trains across country in 2022: RailwaysMore than 1,500 cases of stone pelting on moving trains were recorded across the country in 2022 and over 400 people arrested for the offence, the Railways said Wednesday. Several awareness drives are..IndiaTimes - Published | 'I'm not the Grinch': Rail union boss defends new Christmas strikes The boss of the rail workers' union has insisted he's "not the Grinch" as he announced four 48-hour strikes over the Christmas and New Year period.Sky News - Published |
Maharashtra weather update: IMD issues yellow alert in Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Konkan to receive rainfallPublic transport services of the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) and Railways remained unaffected amid heavy rainfall.DNA - Published | Drivers stop train midway for tea, Railways orders probeA day after loco pilots of the Gwalior-Barauni Express (11123) stopped the train near a railway crossing close to Siwan station in Bihar to have tea, the Railways on Saturday ordered an inquiry into..IndiaTimes - Published |
Good news for train passengers! No need to carry blankets, bedroll as Railways restarts serviceRailways has been decided to withdraw the restriction with regard to supply of linen, blankets and curtains inside the train, with immediate effect.DNA - Published | Bizarre Railways scam unfolds in Bihar: Engineer sells train engine using fake documentsThe illegal sale of a Railways engine reportedly took place on December 14 and the scam surfaced two days later.DNA - Published |
