NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways will soon start leasing out its standalone passenger corridors and branch lines to private companies for operations and maintenance, marking the beginning of corporate participation in the running of the world's fourth largest railroad network.
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Thursday, January 26, 2017
EAGLE-EYED TRAIN DRIVERS SPOT A 380-KG IRON LOG ON TRACKS IN DARKNESS
By Kamal Mishra, Mumbai Mirror | Jan 26, 2017,
Letter to MR by MNP
To
The Hon’ble Minister for Railways Government of India
Rail Bhawan New Delhi – 110001.
Respected Sir,
Sub: - Safety in Railways
Railway trade union seeks foolproof system for track safety
New Delhi, Jan 25 (PTI) Smelling sabotage of the rail tracks in the recent train accidents, All-India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) has demanded complete safety of the tracks from miscreants. "Tho
By Press Trust of India | Updated: January 25, 2017
Alert loco pilots avert major rail mishap
Loco pilots are asked to report back irregularities witnessed on the tracks during their journeys.
By: Express News Service | Mumbai | Published:January 26, 2017
How Russia Is Helping Indian Railways Reach a Breakneck Speed of 200 Kmph, Safely!
Aishhwariya Subramanian January 25, 2017
The Indian railways, one of the world’s largest railway systems, will also become significantly faster in the years to come thanks to some counsel and guidance from Russia. Currently, the average speed for most Indian railways trains is 120 kmph, but with Russia’s help, they would potentially be amped up to 200 kmph.
Railways, why allow a busy route/train for private events?
January 24, 2017, Rajesh Kalra | TOI
The Indian Railways is going through an extremely poor phase as far as passenger safety is concerned. Big accidents resulting in huge loss of lives are happening with alarming frequency. Its resources are stretched thin. Infrastructure is creaking.
Indian Railways: At least 45 cases of attempted track sabotage reported in 2016
IANSJan, 25 2017
New Delhi: Indian Railways said on Wednesday that at least 45 cases of rail track sabotage were reported during 2016 and that it is working 'round the clock' to avoid any untoward incidents.
7th Pay Commission: With an eye on elections, will the Union Budget woo government employees
With the model code of conduct in place, the government could be looking at making a pan-India announcement in its Union Budget that will have an impact on everyone, including the five states going to elections from February 4.
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
'Railways manages operating ratio of 94 per cent despite pay hike, flat growth’
'Railways manages operating ratio of 94 per cent despite pay hike, flat growth’ET Bureau | Jan 3, 2017,
Maharashtra forms panel to look in green issues of bullet train
Maharashtra Government formed an expert committee today to look into the environmental issues related to the proposed Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project.
In a first, Union and railway budgets to be tabled together on Feb 1
INDIA Updated: Jan 04, 2017 HT Correspondent Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
People accord emotional farewell to Khandwa-Mhow train
INDORE Updated: Jan 02, 2017 Milind Lashkari Hindustan Times, Khandwa/Indore
China’s freight train to London travels 12,000 km in 18 days
With Chinese economic growth coming down to 6.9 per cent in 2015 (the slowest in 25 years), there is increasing alarm in the Asian powerhouse to step up exports and build better relations with Europe.
Revamp of Indian Railways: Plan to separate board’s functions from ministry
Srinand Jha Hindustan Times, New Delhi
China’s freight train to London: Another step in exploring ancient trade routes
With Chinese economic growth coming down to 6.9 per cent in 2015 (the slowest in 25 years), there is increasing alarm in the Asian powerhouse to step up exports and build better relations with Europe.
By: Express Web Desk | New Delhi | Updated: January 3, 2017
7th Pay Commission: Wait for higher allowances gets longer, Central govt to pay bonanza after Budget 2017-18
The suspense over the payment of higher allowances under the 7th Pay Commission ended on Tuesday with Central government saying the higher allowances will be paid after the Budget 2017-18.
By India.com News Desk | Published: January 2, 2017
Monday, January 2, 2017
JCM demands meeting on Allowances,Minimum Wage and Fitment Formula
No.NC/JCM/2016 Dated: December 29, 2016
The Addl. Secretary(Exp.),
Department of Expenditure,
Ministry of Finance, North Block, New Delhi
