Tue, Sep 10, 2024
A "meticulously restored" railway coach from the bygone era, symbolising Mahatma Gandhi's famous train journeys that were instrumental in his mission to unite the nation during the freedom struggle is all set to be unveiled at Gandhi Darshan at the Rajghat here on Wednesday.
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Fri, Aug 09, 2024
While briefing the Cabinet decisions on Friday, Minister of Railways and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the new eight railway projects are expected to cut down around 767 crore kilograms of carbon dioxide which in simple terms are equivalent to planting 30 crore trees.
Thu, Jun 27, 2024
In the Financial Year 2022-2023, the Railways renewed 5,227 track km (TKM) while in 2023-2024, the renewal went up to 5,950 TKM, the data show.
Mon, Mar 01, 2021
Indian Railways had recently unveiled prototype of new AC-3 tier coaches with modern amenities and one that has been designed to support higher speed. The new coach can carry more passengers as the number of berths have been increased from 72 to 83.
Mon, Feb 15, 2021
This LHB coach was rolled out from Rail Coach Factory (RCF) Kapurthala to Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) Lucknow for the upcoming trial, said Ministry of Railways.
Tue, Jan 05, 2021
Indian Railways has one of the biggest railway networks in the world. In order to meet challenges of the today's world, the Indian Railways has been undertaking several reforms to strengthen and modernize this network and improve connectivity.
Mon, Dec 14, 2020
RRB exam 2020: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is all set to conduct exams for various posts from December 15. The ministerial and isolated categories exam will be held from December 15 to 18
Mon, Nov 09, 2020
The work on India’s first vertical-lift railway sea bridge, connecting Rameswaram on Pamban Island to mainland is in full swing, said Railway minister Piyush Goyal
Fri, Oct 16, 2020
In a major development, the Ministry of Railways has issued guidelines for development of goods-sheds at small/road-side stations. With an aim to augment terminal capacity through private participation, the ministry has allowed setting up of new goods-shed facilities, while developing the existing ones
Thu, Oct 01, 2020
In a remarkable turnaround, Indian Railways has earned more revenue in the month of September as compared to last year in spite of Covid-19 related challenges.
Mon, Jul 20, 2020
In a major development, Ministry of Railways has issued an important clarification regarding timeline of introduction of private trains.
Tue, Dec 24, 2019
Following the footsteps of the Indian airports, the Indian Railways is soon going to levy charges for using the railway platforms.
Wed, Jul 31, 2019
After a huge row broke out over the issue, Indian Railways has denied reports of 3 lakh job cuts and issued a clarification on Tuesday saying that the reports claiming so are without any substance. The clarification came after media reports alleged that the Indian Railways is planning to layoff around 3 lakh employees.
Mon, May 21, 2018
The Ministry of Railways recently released a circular issuing the installation of required amenities in suburban railways. These amenities include one-third urinals and toilets for women alone, modular eatables vending machines to replace catering stalls and electronic coach indicators at platforms to name a few.
Fri, May 04, 2018
According to Indian Railways officials, the punctuality of the trains suffered severely because of the maintenance work undertaken by the PSU. Indian Railways has put in over 15 lakh maintenance blocks in 2,687 locations in 2016-2017.
Tue, Mar 27, 2018
Indian Railways prize offer: The good ideas would get a cash prize. The winner of the first prize will receive Rs 10 lakh, the second prize winner Rs 5 lakh, the third prize winner Rs 3 lakh, while the fourth prize is a sum of Rs 1 lakh. In order to post the entries, using online application system, you should visit innovate.mygov.in where you need to click the button "click to participate". This would take you to a landing page featuring the registration form with various fields.
Thu, Mar 22, 2018
The MOU, signed between Ministry of Railways and ISRO, would also facilitate mutual cooperation in various phases. After development of GIS portal, it may be possible to identify new encroachment all around station by comparing the images of Satellite Imagery which are updated by ISRO after a regular interval, it added.
Fri, Mar 16, 2018
Indian Railways' plan covers improvements on all platforms, station buildings circulating areas, parking areas, traffic movement, parcel movement/stacking area, signages at platforms, security arrangements and station cleanliness.
Thu, Mar 15, 2018
The Ministry of Railways has accepted the Jammu and Kashmir government's recommendation to open up a halt station on the Baramulla-Banihal rail line in the Valley, an official said today.
Wed, Mar 07, 2018
A data logger, also data known as recorder, is an electronic device that records data over time by sensing status of relays. Railway zones have provided such data loggers across 41 stations which include Howrah, Mumbai CST, Mughalsarai, Lucknow, Kanpur, Chennai Central, Ahmedabad and Bangalore.
Mon, Mar 05, 2018
Indian Railways trains that are quite expensive for common citizens are set to turn affordable for the common man. Railways passengers can now look forward to travelling in style at prices that suit their wallet.
Fri, Feb 23, 2018
These high horse power locomotives of Indian Railways are designed & developed under the Make in India Programme will enable the combined advantages of high efficiency and fast switching.
Thu, Feb 08, 2018
Upkeep of Hill railways and bringing them to World Standard etc. will also be high on the agenda.
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