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Railways registers 113 pc jump in earnings from passenger segment in Q2

The railways has registered an increase of 113 per cent in earnings from passenger segment during the second quarter of 2021-2022 as compared to the first, an RTI query has found

Covid LIVE: Kerala sees below 10,000 new cases after 4 days

Coronavirus live updates: Indians asked to watch their 'October, November, December' and put on facemasks on trains.

Railways extends Covid guidelines, Rs 500 fine on passengers without masks

The Ministry of Railways extended the COVID-19 guidelines for six months, or till further order, adding that not wearing a mask on railway premises or in trains can attract a fine of up to Rs 500.

IRCTC soars 20% in a week; analysts see multiple triggers for the stock

In the past one month, the market price of IRCTC has soared 50 per cent, as compared to a 2.5 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex

Railways introduced 813 new trains in last five years: RTI reply

Railway Board in its RTI reply said no new trains were introduced in 2020-21 due to the Covid-19 pandemic which led to the suspension of all existing services.

Recovery tracker: Improvement in power, freight volumes and revenue

Traffic still down by nearly a fifth from 2019 levels

FinMin suggests restarting decades-old apprenticeship scheme in railways

The Finance Ministry has recommended the railways restart a 94-year-old apprenticeship scheme, which was discontinued in 2015

The first 24-hours multi-brand Food Plaza at New Delhi Railway Station

Spread across 6,000 sq feet, the seating capacity extends to 120 people on each floor.

Railway-focused skill development programme launched under PMKVY

The Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana aims to train 50,000 candidates over next three years, will start with 1,000 candidates

Railways to train 50,000 youths under the Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana

The Railways will train 50,000 youths in the age group of 18 to 35 years over the next three years as part of the Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana

IRCTC shares continue their upward movement, zoom 1,000% over issue price

The stock hit a new high of Rs 3,746 today and has rallied 1,071 per cent over its issue price of Rs 320 per share

Railways tweaks model contract doc for pvt players to redevelop stations

The railways have made a slew of changes in its model contract document for private players to redevelop railway stations, bringing down the concession period from the earlier 60 years to 35-40 years

Imphal, 4th capital city in NE, to come on railway map within 27 months

Manipurs Imphal will be the fourth capital city in the mountainous northeastern region expected to come on the Indian railway map within the next 27 months.

Railways proposes policy to lease, sell coaches to private parties

In a release on Saturday, the railways said that an executive director-level committee has been constituted by the Ministry of Railways to formulate the policy and terms and conditions of the project

IRCTC to launch India's first luxury cruise liner from September 18

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation will start India's first indigenous cruise liner from September 18, the railway PSU said on Wednesday

IRCTC market cap crosses Rs 50,000 crore; stock surges 32% in one month

The stock has been in demand since the company announced proposed a stock split in August.

IRCTC's stock rally has more steam left; buy on every dip, suggest analysts

IRCTC provides booking services for trains, buses, flights, hotels, and will soon start booking for cruises from Mumbai to places like Goa, Diu, Lakshadweep, and Kochi

Direct green power instead of grid-fed could help railways more: Study

According to the study, around a quarter of this new solar capacity - up to 5,272 MW - could be fed directly into the railway's overhead lines

MP awards contracts for cheapest solar power; Rly to draw from seven states

The state discovered lowest tariff of Rs 2.14 a kilowatt/hour so far after applicability of basic customs duty

Off track: Declining operating ratio shows Railways' poor financial health

Railways' accounts reveal it spent Rs 98 to earn Rs 100 in 2019-20. Business Standard analysis shows accounting practices mask the actual operating ratio