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If Vajpayee had Golden Quadrilateral, PM Modi writing a rail legacySubscriber Only
August 13, 2023 08:30 IST
Modi's speech at recent event to launch “revamp of 508 rail stations” was touted as “biggest such infrastructure ceremony”. It was also another proof of Modi govt focus on Rlys from the start
Mon, Aug 14, 2023
Training over 9,000 personnel, redevelopment being done keeping requirements after 50 years in mind: Railways’ grand revamp planSubscriber Only
August 06, 2023 15:27 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday laid the foundation stone for 508 of the stations taken up for upgrade in the first phase for around Rs 24,700 crore.
Sun, Aug 06, 2023
‘Quit India’: PM Modi attacks Oppn alliance ahead of no-trust debateSubscriber Only
August 06, 2023 10:40 IST
Cites Opposition ‘politics of negativity, ills of corruption, dynasty, appeasement’
Mon, Aug 07, 2023
Jaipur-Mumbai train shooting: What role does the RPF play in railway security?Subscriber Only
August 03, 2023 13:08 IST
Railway Protection Force personnel are deployed for duty at passenger areas, train escorting duties, bandobast duties, evictions, special drives in ladies' compartments and disabled coaches and assistance to ticket checking duties.
Fri, Aug 04, 2023
Train killings: Railways says constable hid medical issues, withdraws statement laterSubscriber Only
August 03, 2023 03:53 IST
RPF officials — like other railway officials — undergo periodic medical examination (PME) every five years to test their fitness for the job. “In the last PME, no such medical ailment/condition was detected,” the statement said.
Thu, Aug 03, 2023
Next week, PM likely to lay foundation for revamp of 500 stationsSubscriber Only
August 02, 2023 02:41 IST
The stations are slated to have upgraded amenities such as improved access, circulating areas, waiting halls, toilets, lift/escalators as necessary, free Wi-Fi, kiosks for local products through schemes such as ‘One Station One Product’
Wed, Aug 02, 2023
RPF constable kills senior, 3 passengers on board Jaipur-Mumbai train; nabbed while trying to fleeSubscriber Only
July 31, 2023 08:26 IST
The video purportedly shows him talking of 'Pakistan...if you want to live in Hindustan,'; GRP says checking if he had 'mental issues'
Sun, Aug 06, 2023
8,000 Vande Bharat coaches to be made as Railways plans fleet overhaulSubscriber Only
July 28, 2023 02:01 IST
A Vande Bharat Express trainset typically has 16 coaches. It also runs with eight coaches on routes based on need.
Fri, Jul 28, 2023
New trains catering to migrant labourers to be flagged off before August 15Subscriber Only
July 27, 2023 02:34 IST
The railways ministry is working out details of creating “paths” to run unreserved general class only trains between various pairs of origin and destination stations which have a huge unmet demand for confirmed tickets.
Thu, Jul 27, 2023
Songs, home food, Gandhi statue by their side, Opposition members rally around suspended AAP MPSubscriber Only
July 26, 2023 02:21 IST
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar announced the AAP MP's suspension on Monday on a motion moved by the government.
Wed, Jul 26, 2023
CJI conveys displeasure over Allahabad HC judge seeking explanation from Railways on train delaySubscriber Only
July 21, 2023 02:30 IST
Says Justice Chowdhary’s letter has led to ‘disquiet within & outside judiciary’.
Fri, Jul 21, 2023
Automatic doors, 2 engines – Railways plans to standardise trainsSubscriber Only
July 20, 2023 02:15 IST
The Railways has already identified routes to roll out regular trains comprising only general coaches and non-AC sleeper class, to be deployed to meet excess demand in areas such as eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and others to connect with big cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai, places in Kerala, among others.
Thu, Jul 20, 2023
Signalling now part of rail safety, won’t need financial viability testSubscriber Only
July 14, 2023 04:00 IST
The Railway Board has decided to modify the Indian Railway Financial Code so that signalling-related projects do not need to be financially remunerative.
Fri, Jul 14, 2023
‘Culpable homicide, disappearance of evidence’: CBI arrests 3 Railways staff for Coromandel accidentSubscriber Only
July 07, 2023 18:28 IST
Accused booked for culpable homicide, causing disappearance of evidence
Fri, Jul 07, 2023
Backed by NCP working committee, Sharad Pawar asks how did papers ‘from Ajit Pawar’ take 5 days to reach ECSubscriber Only
July 06, 2023 22:21 IST
NCP working committee claims support of the party's 27 state units. “All the state unit chiefs were present today at the meeting except five, who sent their support through letters"
Fri, Jul 07, 2023
Balasore Coromandel Express accident CRS report: Wrong labelling of location box wires led to mix-upSubscriber Only
July 04, 2023 04:12 IST
While the signalling department has been found to be primarily responsible, the station master, who is part of the operations department, has also been named for failing to detect “abnormal behaviour” of the signalling control system that could have prevented the tragedy.
Tue, Jul 04, 2023
Balasore accident: CRS probe faults signalling, traffic ops station staffSubscriber Only
July 01, 2023 04:04 IST
Sources said the CRS report, submitted to the Railway Board Wednesday, has not gone into “outside interference” since that aspect forms part of an ongoing investigation by the CBI.
Sat, Jul 01, 2023
Weeks before Odisha accident, Railway Board flagged ‘shortcuts’ by signalling staffSubscriber Only
June 15, 2023 04:00 IST
The practices, highlighted in a letter by Railway Board Member (Infrastructure) RN Sunkar on April 3, involved “reconnecting signalling gear without proper testing of points”, “wrong wiring during preparatory works” during maintenance.
Thu, Jun 15, 2023
Double locks, signal after proper verification: Rlys order to zonesSubscriber Only
June 11, 2023 03:41 IST
Additionally, the signal for trains that are to run through should be given only after verification on the Electronic Interlocking panel that the trains are on the right track.
Sun, Jun 11, 2023
Coromandel Express: All but the ‘Rajdhani’ of coastal route, minus the nameSubscriber Only
June 08, 2023 07:25 IST
Old-timers and train enthusiasts say the train, which started operations on March 6, 1977, from Madras, offered unmatched facilities to its passengers. It was faster than all other trains of its time, had a pantry car and a library, and showed movies in its AC coaches
Sat, Jun 10, 2023
Coromandel Express accident: ‘Rigged’ location box suspected trigger for Odisha mishap, Rlys plans double-lock on themSubscriber Only
June 08, 2023 04:01 IST
At present, only relay rooms at stations are secured with a double-lock mechanism, and the signal maintainer and the station master have a key each.
Thu, Jun 08, 2023
Odisha rail accident: AIIMS-Bhubaneswar calls in embalming experts; kin to get help until last ritesSubscriber Only
June 06, 2023 04:05 IST
For the bodies that are being claimed, the Railways, in a marked departure from convention, has decided to assign an official as a helping hand for each of the victims’ families.
Tue, Jun 06, 2023
Quick fix for green signal to Coromandel likely cause of Odisha train accidentSubscriber Only
June 06, 2023 04:00 IST
Malfunctioning level-crossing gate may have led to ‘tampering’ of ‘location box’.
Tue, Jun 06, 2023
Odisha accident: Railways orders week-long countrywide safety drive on signalling systemsSubscriber Only
June 05, 2023 14:39 IST
The Railways has ordered a countrywide safety drive on signalling systems with special emphasis on the existing “double locking” arrangement of its signalling apparatus at stations.
Tue, Jun 06, 2023
Why Coromandel Express crashed in OdishaSubscriber Only
June 05, 2023 11:00 IST
The safe running of trains takes place in accordance with a 'sound logic' that is fed into the electronic 'interlocking system'. The various components of the system work in tandem, and if any one of them becomes non-compliant with the overall sound logic, the train is supposed to be brought to a halt. What happened with the Coromandel Express is unusual.
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