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The wrong track
Reneging on GE's contract would send the wrong signals
Reforms in last 3 years boosted railway loading, earnings: Mohammed Jamshed
Infusion of capital to the tune of Rs 8.56 lakh cr has already been tied up for the Railways during 2015-19
 "Reforms in last 3 years boosted railway loading, earnings: Mohammed Jamshed")
Railway freight loading rises 5% during Apr-Aug
The increase in freight volume was mainly due to double-digit growth rates in originating loading for steel, iron ore, cement, container
 "Railway freight loading rises 5% during Apr-Aug")
Railway employees to get 78 days productivity-linked bonus
This does not include the Railway Protection Force and the Railway Protection Special Force personnel
 "Railway employees to get 78 days productivity-linked bonus")
4,000 special trains to deal with rush during festive season: Manoj Sinha
Last year, the railways had run 3,800 special trains during the festival season
 "4,000 special trains to deal with rush during festive season: Manoj Sinha")
Railways just cut down your sleep time during train journey by 1 hour
According to railway board circular, passengers in reserved coaches can sleep between 10 pm and 6 am
 "Railways just cut down your sleep time during train journey by 1 hour")
Soon, tablets for passengers to record feedback on meals on trains
Passengers can record their feedback through an online form on the tablets to be provided by the Railways
Indian railways to soon rename trains after famous literary works
The railways ministry is looking at a proposal to rename trains after famous literary works
 "Indian railways to soon rename trains after famous literary works")
Railway panel mulling flexi-fares for suburban railways
Committee to submit report to Union Minister Suresh Prabhu next month
Indian Railways to collaborate with Switzerland to develop 'tilting trains
A memorandum of understanding was signed today between the two countries in this regard
 "Indian Railways to collaborate with Switzerland to develop 'tilting trains")
Safety first
Railways should stop looking for quick-fix solutions
Holidaying this long weekend? Railway over flight is the traveller's choice
However, attractive pricing has given airlines an edge over the railways among youngsters
 "Holidaying this long weekend? Railway over flight is the traveller's choice")
Speed and safety don't go together in railways
Commission of Railway Safety lacks the power to place a premium on safety
 "Speed and safety don't go together in railways")
Over Rs 8 lakh cr earmarked for railway modernisation: Govt
GE Alstom, given a contract worth Rs 40,000 crore for making state-of-the-art locomotives
You may soon watch popular films, TV shows on demand on 1,300 trains
Passengers will be able to watch popular films & sitcoms on laptops, mobile phones & other devices
 "You may soon watch popular films, TV shows on demand on 1,300 trains")
Why Rajdhani gets delayed? 16% network carries 60% traffic, says Prabhu
Signalling system of a 'very high value' is being prepared so that trains can run properly, he said
 "Why Rajdhani gets delayed? 16% network carries 60% traffic, says Prabhu")
Punjab likely to allow open access of power for railways
National transporter is targeting savings of Rs 3,000 cr a year via open access of electricity
 "Punjab likely to allow open access of power for railways")
No more blanket in AC coaches; Railways to instead raise temp to 24 degrees
Officials say washing or dry-cleaning of linen, blankets is economically unviable
Decoding railway accidents
Railway's approach to accidents may not match our perception of them, but effect can be disastrous
 "Decoding railway accidents")
Railways need a track change
Focusing on premium services will have a knock-on effect