Thursday, June 29, 2017
New York City subway train derailment leaves 34 injured
By Isaac Finn 29 June 2017
On June 27, a subway train in New York City derailed near the 125th Street Station injuring 34 riders, including 17 who were taken to the hospital, creating service delays on multiple lines.
Train to Leh Soon? 8 Fascinating Facts About India’s Highest-Ever Railway Project
The Indian Railways will kickstart the final location survey for the 498-km route connecting Bilaspur, Manali and Leh in Jammu & Kashmir this week.
Wednesday, June 28, 2017
Cabinet approves recommendations of the 7th CPC on allowances
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the recommendations of the 7th CPC on allowances with some modifications. The revised rates of the allowances shall come into effect from 1st July, 2017 and shall affect more than 48 lakh central government employees.
Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Workers take six hours to clean and scrub a 24-coach train
THE ASIAN AGE.
Published : Jun 27, 2017,
According to officials, it is a very painstaking process and they often run out of time due to short staffing and the quality too suffers.
China's New Bullet Train Can Cover Delhi-Mumbai Distance in 4 Hours
News18.com Updated: June 27, 2017,
China’s newly launched bullet train can run at a maximum speed of 400 kmph, with a consistent speed of 350 kmph (REUTERS)
Railways gets green signal for ‘creeping’ rail fare hike
Currently, the Railways recovers only 57 per cent of the cost in passenger services and around 37 per cent in suburban services. Class-wise, only the AC III tier fetches it a profit, but that is neutralised by the losses from other classes.
Sunday, June 25, 2017
Indian Railways most litigious department, doesn’t accept any orders: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court today rapped the Indian Railways on its functioning saying it was the most litigious department which was not even respecting circulars of a central ministry.
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Letter to GM about CCTV Camera in Loco
To
Sri Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu,
Hon’ble Railway Minister,
Rail Bhavan, New Delhi
Railway ministry plans Rs 8-crore saloon for new President
Though the Railways had sanctioned Rs 6 crore for manufacturing a new presidential saloon in its 2007-08 budget, President Pranab Mukherjee’s secretariat cited security concerns and inconvenience to the general public to reject the proposal the following year.
Friday, June 23, 2017
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu calls for expediting stations redevelopment work
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu today directed the officials to fast-track the work on redeveloping five stations in the Mumbai metropolitan region.
Wednesday, June 21, 2017
Suresh Prabhu inaugurates various rail services
Indian Railways: Suresh Prabhu inaugurates various rail services in Odisha and Assam to enhance passenger amenities
At the inaugural ceremony, Prabhu said that Odisha is an important state and the Indian Railways has raised investment up to 5 times for Infra Projects.
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Like pilots, Railway drivers to take booze test
By Harish Murali | Express News Service | Published: 14th June 2017
World’s highest rail bridge in Kashmir 30 metres higher than iconic Eiffel Tower; completion in June
The world's highest railway bridge that will soar 359 metres above the bed of river Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir will also be 30 metres higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris.
Monday, June 12, 2017
Indian Railways considering Metro-like self-propelled trains for high-speed corridors
The Indian Railways is exploring the idea of using self-propelled trains like those used in Metro systems to realise its high-speed corridor dream.
Saturday, June 10, 2017
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Indian Railways to set up additional 8,500 km of transmission lines
Indian Railways to set up additional 8,500 km of transmission lines to end dependence on state discoms
Minor planet will be named after Bengaluru student
Aditi Gyanesh| TNN | Updated: Jun 8, 2017,
Sahithi Pingali, a Grade 12 student, has won at the Intel ISEF in Los Angeles following which a minor star will be named after her
She will be sharing the space with other luminaries in the Milky Way
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Indian Railways to cut Shatabdi short-run train fares
Indian Railways to cut Shatabdi short-run train fares to compete with road transport
Friday, June 2, 2017
Pilot-less Trichy locos travel 10km, spark panic
D Vincent Arockiaraj| TNN | Updated: Jun 1, 2017,
HIGHLIGHTS
Two locomotives plied without pilots for 10km from Trichy railway junction after an alleged brake failure.
