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NFR undertakes measures to address challenges of winter season

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken several measures to address challenges faced during winter months, including equipment to help navigation through fog and specialised training for its staff. "By combining advanced technology with stringent safety protocols, the NFR is committed towards maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency and passenger service throughout the challenging winter and foggy season," it said in a statement here. A feedback mechanism has also been implemented to track the progress of the safety measures which are in adherence to the Railway Board's directives, it added. To prevent rail and weld failures during low temperatures, thorough examinations and lubrication of rail joints are being conducted alongside de-stressing of LWR/CWR (long welded rails/continuously welded rails) as needed. RF/WF-prone (rail failure/weld failure) locations have been identified for necessary recoupment, the statement said. Cold weather patrolling has been ...

Fifth 'Kanda Express' to reach Delhi by November 21, says Centre

Apart from Delhi, bulk shipments of onions were also sent to Chennai in October and to Guwahati in early November

Indian Railways to launch 'Super-App' for all train services with IRCTC

The new 'super app' will simplify many railway-related services such as ticket bookings, platform pass purchases, and monitoring train schedules. You can access everything in one place

IRCTC website, app down: Outage leaves thousands of travellers frustrated

Users encountered various problems, with some unable to make payments or facing technical difficulties that hindered transaction completions

Indian railways announces 164 special trains, adding 7k festive journeys

"To ensure that passengers do not face any inconvenience at the railway stations, teams of officers have been deployed round the clock. Besides this, Railway Police Force, commercial and other

Indian Railways to operate 7,000 trains, adds extra coaches for Diwali rush

In a bid to enhance convenience for travelers during Diwali and Chhath Puja, an additional 12,500 coaches will be added to the trains

Indian Railways goes back to 60-day advance ticket booking window

Reversed 2015 order of 120-day advance booking for operational efficiency, say officials

PM GatiShakti: 208 infra projects of Rs 15 trn recommended for approval

As many as 208 big-ticket infrastructure projects of different ministries, including roads and railways, worth Rs 15.39 lakh crore have been recommended for approval under the PM GatiShakti initiative so far, a top government official said on Saturday. These projects have been recommended by the Network Planning Group (NPG) constituted under the PM GatiShakti initiative launched on October 13, 2021. "So far, 208 projects have been assessed under the initiative worth Rs 15.39 lakh crore," Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Amardeep Singh Bhatia told reporters. There are several benefits of using the system, including significant cuts in time and cost for planning these infrastructure projects, he added. The maximum number of projects recommended by the group are related to roads (101), railways (73), urban development (12), and four from the oil and gas ministry. The inter-ministerial NPG meets every fortnight and appraises infra projects to

RVNL, IRCTC, IRFC: Railway stocks trading 33% off highs; time for a relook?

Tech charts show that RVNL, IRCTC, IRFC, RailTel and Texmaco Rail were trading below long-term moving averages on the daily scale; however, select stocks were seen seeking support on the weekly scale.

Union Cabinet approves Rs 2,028 cr bonus for 1.17 million Railway staff

The Union Cabinet has sanctioned Rs 2,028 crore performance-linked bonus for 1.17 million Railway employees, but unions push back, calling for an update to align with modern pay structures

NFR expands network, introduces new initiatives to promote tourism

One of the key initiatives adopted by NFR towards promoting tourism is the introduction of tourist trains with Vistadome coaches

Holding talks with states, police to prevent train sabotage bids: Vaishnaw

Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said the railway administration is on alert for potential train sabotage bids and is holding talks with the administration and police in several states to prevent any untoward incident. The central government treats security threats with the utmost seriousness and strict action will be taken against anyone attempting to sabotage trains, the railway minister told reporters at the Jaipur airport. "This is our commitment," he added. Vaishnaw arrived here on Tuesday to inspect a Kavach-fitted train to check the efficiency of the automatic train protection system at Sawai Madhopur. According to railway officials, the minister will board the Kavach-fitted engine of a train at 4 pm at the Sawai Madhopur railway station and travel for 45 minutes up to the Indargarh station. He is also scheduled to inspect a roof plaza constructed at the Gandhi Nagar railway station in Jaipur. Speaking to reporters, Vaishnaw said, "There is dialogue going on with

Kavach rail safety system passes trial, set for nationwide rollout by 2030

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw called Kavach the 'future of rail safety,' with plans to install it in 10,000 locomotives and along 9,000 km of tracks in the first phase

Swiss firm delivers 2,000 forged wheels from Ukraine to Indian Railways

An additional 3,500 forged wheels are en route from Ukraine; earlier this year, orders were placed with the Swiss company for a total of 10,000 forged wheels, valued at Rs 72 crore

Eastern Railway 2024: Application for 3115 posts to begin from September 24

Eastern Railway is inviting applications for the Apprenticeship positions through its Railway Recruitment Cell. Candidates who meet the requirements can apply online at rrcer.org

Trackman's quick action prevents major train disaster on Konkan Railway

In a remarkable display of alertness and bravery, trackman Mahadeva averted a major train accident on the Konkan Railway line between Kumta and Honnavar. According to railway officials, the incident occurred at around 4.50 am on Friday when Mahadeva, on routine duty, noticed an incomplete welding of the track joint in the area. At the time, the Thiruvananthapuram-Delhi Rajdhani Express was approaching this route. Sensing imminent danger, Mahadeva quickly contacted the Kumta station to stop the train. However, the express had already left the station and was speeding toward the hazardous section. Undeterred, Mahadeva made a frantic attempt to contact the loco pilot directly, but communication could not be established. With just minutes to act, he made a split-second decision. He sprinted along the tracks, covering half a kilometre in just five minutes. In the nick of time, he flagged down the train and brought it to a halt, avoiding a potential disaster, the officials said. Once th

Won't stop until Indian Railways ensure comfortable travel for all: PM Modi

Further speaking, PM Modi said that Vande Bharat is the new face of the modern Indian Railways

Eight UP railway stations renamed; Akhilesh Yadav says 'halaat bhi badlo'

Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav criticised the decision to rename eight railway stations in Lucknow division of Northern Railways

New rail lines to put mineral transportation from C'garh on fast track

The Korba-Ambikapur rail line will connect two major cities known for having rich coal reserves

Railways: Hygiene-related issues up 500% in 2 yrs; complaints per meal down

In light of these complaints, IRCTC has issued 68 showcause notices, and three contracts were cancelled between January 2021 and March 2024