2018 ~ Railways Loco Pilots

Friday, December 28, 2018

NATIONAL STRIKE on 8 & 9 Jan 2019. Notice

WHY THE STRIKE IS INEVITABLE?

Dear Comrades,

The consistent opposition to neo-liberal policies has come from the trade union movement in the country. The efforts of the left trade unions from 1991 have now resulted in the total unity of central organizations of trade unions and also various independent national federations of employees in different sectors, who also have massive following.

R. SOUNDARA PANDIAN( 10.07.1935-28.12.2014)

R. SOUNDARA PANDIAN, Ex. ZONAL SECRETARY (SOUTH ZONE)

Country wide General Strike on 8 & 9 Jan 2019

NATIONAL STRIKE on 8 & 9 Jan 2019.

WHY THE STRIKE IS INEVITABLE?

BRIEF HISTORY:

3 railway employees arrested in Turkey over train accident

By Associated PressDecember 17

ISTANBUL — Turkey’s official news agency says three people have been arrested for their alleged roles in a deadly train accident.

NPS: Govt. forms panel to study pros and cons

THE HINDU, BELAGAVI, KARNATAKADECEMBER 13, 2018

The State government has formed a five-member officials’ committee, headed by the Additional Chief Secretary, to study the pros and cons of the impact of the National Pension Scheme (NPS) and submit a report. Based on the report, the government will take a decision “on humanitarian grounds”, Chief Minister H.D. Kumarswamy told the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday.

Railways To Introduce New System To Tackle Water Shortage In Trains

Indian Railways will introduce a system in March which will reduce water filling time from the existing 20 minutes to just five minutes at stations.

All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: December 09, 2018

Just 0.3% of railway tracks fit for trains running at 160km/hour

The Train 18 has successfully completed trials at a speed of up to 130 km per hour in Moradabad. It is now being moved to Kota in Rajasthan for trials at the speed of up to 160 km per hour.INDIA Updated: Nov 27, 2018

Faizan Haidar Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Indian Railways names Reliance Jio as new service provider

Indian Railways names Reliance Jio as new service provider to save on phone bills

Under the closed user group service for Railways employees, Reliance Jio, the latest entrant in the telecom market, will provide them 4G connections and calls will be free of charge.

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Campaign material against Privitisation of Railways.

PRIVATISATION OF RAILWAYS – A DESTRUCTIVE MOVE, THE NATION IS BEING PUT ON SALE

FACTS behind NPS:

History:

Everything is changing. So are the rules regulating Government Servants/Railway Employees also. Globalisation is bulldozing many Social Security Schemes. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority( PFRDA) is one among them.

Next financial year, Railways to double track related work

As part of its efforts to improve passenger safety and punctuality, the Indian Railways is looking to double its efforts to carry out electrification and track related work for the next financial year.

Faizan Haidar Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Railways plans to improve senior leaders’ EQ

Indian Railways plans to train its senior managers to be more emotionally intelligent via workshops
Last Published: Thu, Nov 15 2018. Jyotika Sood

Notice Matter for Campaign meetings:

ALL INDIA LOCO RUNNING STAFF ASSOCIATION

Dear Comrade,

AILRSA 22nd All India BGM held at Jodhpur on 24 & 25 September 2018 decided to organize a series of campaign meeting from branch level to Zonal level and educate the running staff and prepare them for a mass agitation, stoppage of work from any date after February 2019 if the demands are not settled.

Vacancies of Safety categories Zonal wise

CATEGORY WISE POSITION OF SAFETY CATEGORIES ON ZONAL RAILWAYS AS ON 01.04.2016(PROVISIONAL

Vacancies of Zonal Railways as on 01.04.2016

VACANCIES ON ZONAL RAILWAYS AS ON 01.04.2016(Provisional)

Suicide of ALP at Karagpur on 03.11.18

In an unfortunate incident one Asst. Loco pilot of Railway, stationed at Karagpur Railway station of South Eastern Railway in West Bengal, Sri Guddu Kumar Keshari, committed suicide by hanging himself, unable to withstand the harassment of Railway management . The incident happened on 3.11.18.

Three railway workers run over by train in UP’s Hardoi

At least four workers of the Indian Railways were run over on Monday by a train while they were drilling on the tracks in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi, officials said.LUCKNOW Updated: Nov 05, 2018

HT Correspondent Lucknow

Union rally floods Melbourne CBD as tens of thousands march for minimum wage increase

Several streets in Melbourne's CBD were closed to traffic as tens of thousands of Victorians joined a union protest calling for greater increases to the minimum wage and better job security.

Hundreds of schools close as around 8,000 women strike in Glasgow( Scotland) equal pay battle

Demonstrators hold placards as they march for equal pay for Glasgow council worker CREDIT: JEFF J MITCHELL/GETTY IMAGES EUROPE

About 15,000 strike at University of California hospitals

October 23, 2018

LOS ANGELES (AP) — About 15,000 medical workers on Tuesday started a three-day strike at five University of California medical centers amid a dispute over pay raises and job security, forcing the cancellation and rescheduling of thousands of surgeries and outpatient appointments, officials said.

Polish national airline cancels flights amid employee strike

October 24, 2018

In this Sept. 30, 2018 photo people watch a landing Polish Airlines LOT jetliner at the Chopin airport in Warsaw, Poland. Poland's national airline LOT is cancelling some flights since Oct. 22, 2018, as some crew members don't show up for work as they are striking to protest layoffs and demand better working conditions. (AP Photo/Alik Keplicz)

One job should be enough': Marriott hotel workers' strike hits eight US cities

Eight thousand members of the Unite Here union are demanding a living wage from the company that made $3.2bn last year

Drew Philp in Detroit, Michigan Fri 26 Oct 2018

Italians face disruption as transport workers go on strike

ROME (Reuters) - Travelers and commuters in Italy faced delays on Friday as several national trade unions staged a 24-hour strike, disrupting transport services as well as some public schools.

Rome and Italy’s financial capital Milan were hardest hit, with buses, trams and underground services set to operate a full service only during the morning and evening rush hour. In Rome, many rubbish collection workers also walked off the job.

Haryana Roadways strike: Services hit as 42 unions go on mass casual leave

Services were badly hit in Karnal, Kurukshetra and Yamunanagar districts while the response was mixed in Rohtak, Sonepat, Jind, Jhajjar, Bhiwani and Rewari.INDIA Updated: Oct 27, 2018 09:43 IST

HT Correspondents Hindustan Times, Chandigarh

Amritsar train tragedy: Railway police propose fencing of tracks in crowded areas

Updated Oct 23, 2018 | Times Now Digital

Fifty-nine people were mowed down by a train on October 19 when they were standing on the tracks to watch Dussehra celebrations near Amritsar.

Railway Gets Its First Engine With "Aerodynamic And Ergonomic Design"

The engine will be used to haul trains like Rajdhani Express, Gatiman Express and Shatabdi Express.

All India | Edited by Richa Taneja | Updated: October 25, 2018

Railways in HC: President entrusted state govt power to acquire land on bullet train project

One of their contentions is that the state government is not the “appropriate government” as defined in The Right To Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013, in short Land Acquisition Act, 2013.

Railways may remove drapes from 2AC coaches

Some passengers use the curtains for purposes ranging from wiping their hands to cleaning their footwear, making it tough for the railway operator to maintain the drapes that are meant to provide privacy to travellersINDIA Updated: Oct 14, 2018

German high-speed rail line to be closed for days after fire

5 killed, 19 injured after Delhi-bound express derails near UP’s Rae Bareli

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the train derailment, and directed the district magistrate, police and health authorities to provide all possible relief and rescue.INDIA Updated: Oct 11, 2018

Saudi Arabia opens new high-speed railway

Saudi Arabia opens new high-speed railway to public; now zip between Mecca and Medina

Saudi King Salman on October 25 inaugurated the high-speed railway, which local officials described as the biggest transportation project in the region.

Bonus announced

Dussehra bonanza for Indian Railways employees! Up to Rs 18,000 bonus approved by Modi government

Trade Unions Announce Nationwide Strike on January 8-9

Over 2,000 workers from 10 trade unions gathered in the National Capital on Friday to protest anti-worker policies of Modi government

Newsclick Report 28 Sep 2018

Employers push for a new casual worker category but unions slam the proposal

By business reporter Stephanie Chalmers

Updated 25 Sep 2018,

Unions accuse IKEA of undermining workers' rights in three markets

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Unions accused furniture retailer IKEA on Thursday of undermining workers’ rights in the United States, Ireland and Portugal, and asked the Dutch government to mediate.

Tens of thousands rally for wage equality in Switzerland

Some 20,000 people marched in Bern on Saturday demanding wage equality between the genders.

23 Sept 2018

Thousands of travelers affected in Europe by Ryanair strike

Indian Railways first engine-less train, to take passengers to India’s 1st world-class station!

Train 18, Indian Railways first engine-less train, to take passengers to India’s 1st world-class station!

Indian Railways first world-class semi-high speed train set will take passengers to India's first world-class railway station at Habibganj!

List of Central Office Bearers of AILRSA elected on 22 BGM held at Jodhpur

ALL INDIA LOCO RUNNING STAFF ASSOCIATION

Reg. No.17903 HQ ADRA

Central Office-bearers elected at 22^st All India BGM Held at

Jodhpur on24 & 25 Sept 2018 :

AILRSA 22 BGM Resolutions

To:

1. Sri. AshwaniLohani,                            2. Sri. PiyushGoel,

Chairman,                                                  Hon’ble Minister for Railways/

Railway Board, Rail Bhavan, New Delhi.    New Delhi.

Railway workers threaten to go on strike; to protest on September 19

Mumbai Mirror | Updated: Sep 18, 2018,

The railway workers’ body has threatened to go on strike over railway workers’ conditions. The National Joint Council of Action (NJCA) of Indian railway workers is planning to observe September 19 as the protest day in all Indian Zonal Railways, including railway workshop. If the railway administration didn't come with solution for their issues, then the union will go on strike in future after serving the strike notice.

The Saga of Loco men’s Struggle -SK Dhar

The Importance of struggle of Loco Pilots and Assistant Loco Pilot in the Railway Industry

The Saga of Loco men’s Struggle

S.K. Dhar, Secretary General AILRSA ( Published in FIRE Magazine Feb & May 2008 issues)

Govt approves 100% electrification of railways by 2021-22

100% railway electrification will reduce Indian Railways’ fuel bill by ₹ 13,510 crore/year and improve safety, capacity and speed

Wed, Sep 12 2018. Jyotika Sood Prashant K. Nanda

Railways to step up security, 100 more RPF barracks on the anvil

New Delhi, Sep 10 The Indian Railways has decided to build 100 additional barracks at key location for the Railway Protection Force in order to step up security for both passengers and rail property, an official letter has said.

Four railway staff dismissed for barging into Chief Workshop Manager's office

Four Southern Railway employees attached to the Perambur loco workshop were dismissed from service on Thursday for barging into the office of Chief Workshop Manager.

07th September 2018

HPC report about PR

High Power Committee on HOER -PR

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAILWAY BOARD)

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To Cut Cost, Railways Turn To Natural Gas

India is building infrastructure, including pipelines and import facilities, to raise the share of gas in its energy mix to 15 percent in next few years from the current level of about 6.5 percent.

All India | Reuters | Updated: August 30, 2018

No Pay Commission In Future

New Delhi: The central government is mulling not to form any Pay Commission for increasing salaries and allowances of central government employees and and pensioners in future.

The report of inflation would be submitted to the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley once every three years.

2 % DA wef 01.07.18

Cabinet approves additional 2 percent Dearness Allowance (DA) for Central Government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) to pensioners w.e.f. 1st July, 2018

7th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION and RUNNING ALLOWANCE:

7th CENTRAL PAY COMMISSION and RUNNING ALLOWANCE:

7th Central Pay Commission was announced by UPA Government in 2013

On 04.02.2014 the them Prime Minister Sri Man Mohan Singh announced approval of 7th CPC.

On 28.02.2014 Government issued Gazatte notification on constitution of 7th CPC 1) Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur, Chairman 2) Vivek Rae, Member 3) Dr. Rathin Roy, Member and 4) Mrs. Meena Agarwal, Secretary

Suppose to submit their report by 31 May 2015(18 months time). But CPC asked extension up to 31 July 2015

The report, which was supposed to be submitted in August, was delayed when the Pay Commission, on 27.08.2015, asked for an extension of four months to complete its report.

National Joint Council of Action in the meeting on 30.09.15 at New Delhi decided to defer the Indefinite Strike from 23rd November 2015 to FEB 2016. Since 7th CPC is likely to submit their report by December and Govt may not take any decision due to Bihar election.

National Joint Council of Action (NCJA) representing the employees in Central Govt sector- Income Tax, Audit etc, Postal Employees, Defence Employees and Railway Employees organised a massive Dharna in front of Jantar Manthar, New Delhi on 19.11.2015 demanding release of 7th CPC report, same day CPC submitted their report to Government of India.

NCJA organized, Massive Dharna in different parts of country19, 20 & 21 Jan, 2016. The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Sri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for setting up an Empowered Committee of Secretaries under the Chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary, in order to process the recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) in an overall perspective.

NCJA declared indefinite strike from 11.04.2016, but due to elections for 4 states it deferred to 11.07.2016.

AILRSA extended full support and decided to join the strike.

Govt called NCJA for negotiation. Discussion held with Hon’ble Home Minister Sri Rajnath Singh. Government assures that the issues raised by them relating to the pay scales and other recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission would be considered by a High Level Committee of Ministers.

NJCA has decided to defer the Indefinite Strike in the background of meetings with the Ministers and the assurance by the Government of India.

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.

While approving the recommendations of the 7th CPC on 29th June, 2016, the Cabinet had decided to set up the Committee on Allowances (CoA) in view of substantial changes in the existing provisions and a number of representations received. The modifications are based on suggestions made by the CoA in its Report submitted to Finance Minister on 27th April, 2017 and the Empowered Committee of Secretaries set up to screen the recommendations of 7th CPC.

The above issue was affected to 33 lakhs Central Government Employees and they even organized many agitation program including strike.

But the issue of running allowance is affecting 65000 railway running staff only and our comrades are not prepared to participate in the agitation programs organized by AILRSA and not prepared for a strike. If you are not prepared to fight you are not going to get your rights.

RUNNING ALLOWANCE:

What is RAC 1980 Formula?

30% of mean of the scale of pay of Loco Pilot Passenger + 20 Days TA X 100

Monthly average kilometre of Loco Pilot Passenger

The Running Allowance rate should come to as follows

AILRSA Demand:

Minimum of L6: 35400, Maximum of L 6: 112400 Mean Pay: 73900

30% of Mean Pay: 22170 TA for L6: 800 National Average KMS: 5100

(22170+16000)/5100 x100 =748 per 100 KMS.

NFIR Demand:

Minimum of L6: 35400, Maximum of L 6: 112400 Mean Pay: 73900

30% of Mean Pay: 22170 TA for L6: 800 National Average KMS: 4000

(22170+16800)/4000 x100 =974 per 100 KMS.

Here NFIR took 21 days TA and National Average KMS 4000

AIRF Demand:

Minimum of L6: 35400, Maximum of L 6: 112400 Mean Pay: 73900

30% of Mean Pay: 22170 TA for L6: 800 National Average KMS: 4700

(22170+16000)/5100 x100 =812 per 100 KMS.

Here AIRF took National Average KMS as 4700.

AILRSA, NFIR &; AIRF has a common stand that mileage to be finalized as per RAC 1980 formula. Even NFIR accepted that during finalization of Running Allowance rate in 2008 they were cheated by Railway Board.

5th CPC mileage rate was 83 and TA rate was 105. Joint committee recommended doubling of Mileage and finalized 170 where as TA rate was increased to 340.

Present TA rate is Rs 800/- and effected from 1st July 2017.

Railway Board has conducted a number of meetings with both recognised federations to finalise the Running Allowance. But unable to find a solution and still the decision is dragging.

AILRSA organized BLACK DAYS on 14, 15 & 16 May 2018, and Conducted a Mass Demonstration in front of all DRM offices.

The loco pilots of Indian railways launched the protest agitation of “fasting while on duty as well as off duty” For 48 hrs from 17.07.2018. Around 135 comrades hospitalized in all over India.

Demands:

1. Revise Running Allowance as per RAC 1980 formula.

2. Rectify the anomalous order (RBE 13/2018) on revision of pension and ensure parity in pension between pre and post 2016 retired running staff.

Latest information in this is that Railway board letter dated 23.08.2018 to General Secretary of NFIR

“ …..the issue regarding pay element and rates of KMA /ALK for running staff is under consideration and of present a proposal has been submitted for approval of the competent authority to be sent to the Ministry of Finance for their concurrence.”

Still railway is prolonging the issue further mobilize our friends and prepare for a mass protest.

Conclusion:

The following points to be remembered.

1. Backstabbing of AIRF at threshold, to the

" Indefinite strike" announced by the Joint Council of Action, which negatively affected the prospects of entire 33 lakh central government employees to a maximum.( SRMU action was similar to Katappa in Bahubali)

2. While the UPA government announcing 7 CPC in 2013, Sri. Narendra Modi, Chief Minister, Gujarat and Smt Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister West Bengal were reacted against the decision.

3. NDA government is continuing it's anti labour politics.

4. Proper resistance against the anti running staff and anti labour policies are lagging.

5. People are marking their protests only in social networks which is insufficient.

AILRSA 22nd All India BGM at Jodhpur on 24 & 25 September will decide future course of action including stoppage of work.

Prepared by C Sunish, Asst Secretary General AILRSA.

Indian Railways to launch world’s ultra modern, smart coach, see pics

In smart coaches, the sensor will also provide the condition of air conditioners fitted in the train and it will send an alert if an ac needs to be repaired.

DNA Web Team Aug 28, 2018,

A jerk-free ride on trains soon: Couplers that join coaches to be replaced in Rajdhani, Shatabdi

Trains running with these new couplers are found to have finally eliminated the age-old problem of the jerks and a kind of swaying which passengers of the premium trains have been complaining about for ages.

Written by Avishek G Dastidar | New Delhi | Updated: August 24, 2018

CBI Arrests Railway Engineer For Allegedly Taking Rs. 5 Lakh Bribe

The alleged bribe was the first installment in the total of Rs. 19 lakhs demanded by the accused, an executive engineer posted in Tundla, Uttar Pradesh.

All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: August 25, 2018

Kerala floods: Indian Railways introduces special train

Kerala floods: Indian Railways introduces special train services to clear extra rush; details here

Following one of the worst floods in Kerala, to clear the extra rush of traffic, Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways has introduced two special train services.

By: Devanjana Nag | Published: August 20, 2018

Railways spends Rs 111 to earn Rs 100

India Today.in New Delhi August 20, 2018

HIGHLIGHTS

Operating ratio of Indian Railways is 111 per cent

Data for April-July period paint dismal picture

Railways faces finance crunch for its upgradation plan

Lakhs of Mumbai commuters hassled as motormen resort to protest

Lakhs of Mumbai commuters hassled as motormen resort to protests over workload

The situation remained bad till late evening, forcing most to travel in packed train

Aug 11, 2018 HT Correspondents Hindustan Times

Railways increase vacancies for asst. loco pilots, technicians from 26,000 to 60,000

Around 47.56 lakh candidates have applied for the posts.

By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: August 2, 2018

CAG has these 7 mantras to reduce train delays

Dear Indian Railways, make passengers happy! CAG has these 7 mantras to reduce train delays

Indian Railways often faces criticism for train delays and its recent record of 70% punctuality highlights the infrastructure problems that the network faces. In a recent report, the CAG of India has slammed Indian Railways for lack of adequate infrastructure at the rail stations.

Indian Railways to introduce 200 new rail lines;

Indian Railways to introduce 200 new rail lines; check here the state-wise list of the ongoing projects

Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways is working on around 200 new railway lines across the network. At present, the upcoming railway lines across the nation are in different stages of execution.

By: Devanjana Nag | Published: August 3, 2018

Bengaluru railways division book 1,600 ticketless passengers in a single day

This drive carried out in two railway stations marks the highest ever collection registered by the Railways on a single day.

Published: 30th July 2018

Bullet trains: Indian Railways does a first, provides big relief for women

In another first, the trains will also have a dedicated room for changing and child feeding, comprising of baby toilet seats, tables for diaper disposal and a low sink for them to wash their hands, according to the design document.

Bullet train in UP! Indian Railways' data shows Allahabad Duronto moved at 409 km/h

The maximum permissible speed to cover the distance between Fatehpur and Allahabad is 130 km/h and a minimum of 53 minutes.

BusinessToday.In New Delhi Last Updated: July 26, 2018 |

Like in planes, Indian Railways staff to carry thrash bags for waste disposal after meals

The railways is increasingly adopting the airline model -- from its food to its vacuum toilets -- to give passengers airline-like comforts.

To Change Boarding Station, Passenger Name In Railways' Online Ticket

Step By Step Guide To Change Boarding Station, Passenger Name In Railways' Online Ticket

However, Indian Railways (IRCTC) doesn't provide any facility to change the boarding station when the tickets have been booked via offline mode.

Services | NDTV Profit Team | Updated: July 28, 2018

Missing Railway Wagon Reaches Destination 1,400km Away After 3.5 Years

Wagon 107462 was booked in November 2014 by Indian Potash Limited to send a parcel containing compost to a shop in UP’s Basti district, 1,400 kilometres away.

Qazi Faraz Ahmad | News18

@qazifarazahmadUpdated:July 27, 2018,

Labour Ministry proposes changes in Trade Unions Act

As per the existing rules, the trade unions are first verified by the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), consequent to which the Ministry of Labour and Employment provides recognition. There are 13 recognised central trade unions/ federations at present in the country.

By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: July 22, 2018

CAG Questions Utility Behind Railways' Much-Trumpeted Marhowra Locomotive Plant

In a report recently tabled in parliament, the national auditor has also red-flagged the role of private ticket vendors in depositing banknotes in the aftermath of demonetisation.

In Sikkim, A Railway Project Tries to Navigate the Forest Rights Act

The Sevoke-Rangpo railway project will reportedly affect over 40,000 people in Sikkim and West Bengal. However, only 26 families have been identified as being impacted by the project and many have refused compensation, asking for the implementation of the Forest Rights Act and standard compensation.

Loco running staff to observe 48-hour fast from today

THE HINDU VISAKHAPATNAM, JULY 17, 2018

‘Pilots to attend to duties wearing black badges’

Loco Pilots Call for an All-India Protest

After the 7th Central pay Commission report, all the other allowances were revised, but running allowances were not revised.

Newsclick Report 16 Jul 2018

Loco pilots stage protest

THE HINDU HUBBALLI, JULY 17, 2018

The members of the All India Loco Running Staff Association (AILRSA) on Tuesday launched a two-day relay hunger strike in Hubballi to press for their long-pending demands.

Train driver fights 10-yr legal battle to prove innocence

TNN | Updated: Jun 20, 2018,

Nearly 50,000 People Died on Railway Tracks After Being Hit by Trains in Last 3 Years

Deaths on railway tracks occur due to trespassing, violating safety and cautionary instructions, avoiding over bridges, using mobile phones and other electronic gadgets while crossing railway tracks.

PTIUpdated:July 19, 2018,

After video shows cloth used to repair fractured track, Central Railway clarifies

DECCAN CHRONICLE / PTI Jul 11, 2018,

A rail fracture was reported between Mumbai's suburban Govandi and Mankhurd stations on the Harbour Line at 6:32 pm.

Ryanair cabin crew in four countries to strike

Conor Humphries

DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ryanair (RYA.I) cabin crew are to hold coordinated strikes in four European countries, a union official said on Wednesday, escalating industrial action at Europe’s largest low-cost carrier which dismissed their demands as “pointless.”

No more face towels in AC coaches!

No more face towels in AC coaches! Indian Railways to replace them with cheaper, disposable napkins

Months after ordering all the zones to give nylon blankets to those travelling in AC coaches, the Railway Board now wants cotton-rich, non-woven face towels for them.

Bullet Train Beyond Common Man’s Reach, Improve Rail System First: ‘Metro Man’ Sreedharan

Sreedharan will head a newly constituted high-level committee to lay down indigenous technical standards for all metro rail systems across the country.

News18.comUpdated:July 2, 2018,

Indian Railways eliminates all unmanned level crossings from 4 zones

Welcome step for rail safety! Indian Railways eliminates all unmanned level crossings from 4 zones

West Central Railway, Central Railway, Eastern Railway and South East Central Railway have now become Unmanned Level Crossings (UMLC) free on broad gauge route.

By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: June 30, 2018

Railways come up with formula to keep rodents at bay

TNN | Updated: Jul 1, 2018,

Notice prepared for Hungerfast

ALL INDIA LOCO RUNNING STAFF ASSOCIATION

Regd No. 17903 HQ Adra

South Western Railway Zone, Hubbali

For on-track performance, Indian Railways pushes back arrival time

Facing criticism over the delays, the Indian Railways seems to have found a way out — by changing the run-time of trains in its timetable to incorporate the delay, officially.

Written by Avishek G Dastidar | New Delhi | Updated: June 28, 2018

Indian Railways set to issue largest order for 22,000 wagons: Report

The order could cost at least Rs 7,000 crore. The railways ministry hopes the bulk order will lower cost of the wagons by 15-20 percent

Moneycontrol News@moneycontrolcom

China building Tibet-Nepal railway is not quite a setback for India

While Nepal has signed up for a rail link with Tibet, it stands to gain more from projects with the Indian Railways.

Minimum Wages Act: Unions say implementation ‘just on paper’

In many cases, workers are either reluctant to file a complaint or they don’t know about their rights, says a labour leader

Written by Parthasarathi Biswas | Pune | Published: June 18, 2018

China's May railway freight posts fastest growth in 2018

Source: Xinhua| 2018-06-23 16:34:02|Editor: ZX

BEIJING, June 23 (Xinhua) -- The total volume of goods transported by China's railways in May expanded at its fastest pace this year.

Railway staffer’s wife arrested for 'tatkal' ticket booking scam

Himanshu Kaushik| TNN | Updated: Jun 22, 2018,

Reversing recent trend, Railways load record extra coal, freight

Mamuni Das The Hundu Business Line

Five narrow gauge rail lines in Gujarat to be preserved for tourism

The Railway Board has recently written a letter to the WR informing it that a decision has been taken to preserve the five narrow gauge lines to promote tourism in the state, the official said.

PTI

Now A Mobile App By Railways To Book, Cancel Unreserved Tickets

In a statement on Wednesday, the ministry said that the app will also enable issue and renewal of season and platform tickets, check and load R-wallet balance and help maintain user profile management and booking history.

All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: June 14, 2018

Railways Punctuality Slips From 80% to 65%, Piyush Goyal Says Passengers Know Why

At a press conference, highlighting the achievements of his ministry, Goyal said the railways had registered its best ever safety record in 2017-18.

News18.comUpdated:June 12, 2018,

Mughalsarai renaming loss of railway heritage, erasure of public memory: Experts

" It was a landmark chapter in the evolution in the Indian Railways. Its name should not have been changed or rechristened after anybody," lamented noted historian Irfan Habib.

By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: June 10, 2018

Indian Railways may bypass Commission of Railway Safety to speed up trains

RDSO under the Ministry of Railways has proposed modifications in the speed certification procedure for enhancing the speed of trains.

11th June 2018 05:13 AM | Last Updated: 11th June 2018

CLI letter to CRB

The Chairman Railway Board

Rail Bhavan New Delhi

Resolution of CWC held at New Delhi on 3 & 4 June 2018

The Chairman,

Railway Board

Cabinet Approves GDS Pay scales

Cabinet approves Revision in the wage structure and allowances of Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) of the Department of Posts

Indian Railways plans to increase speed of all long distance passenger trains

BusinessToday.In June 5, 2018 |

Union Minister Piyush Goyal pitches cadre-merger idea

Union Minister Piyush Goyal pitches cadre-merger idea, Railway officials call proposal ‘disruptive move’

Train Delays To Last 6-8 Months More: Railway Official

The punctuality performance of the railways in 2017-18 was worse in comparison to the two financial years before that, with almost 30 per cent of trains running late, according to official data.

All India | Press Trust of India | Updated: May 29, 2018

SIGNAL MAINTAINER STOPS TRAIN SECONDS AWAY FROM FRACTURE

MUMBAI LOCAL: CENTRAL RAILWAY SIGNAL MAINTAINER STOPS TRAIN SECONDS AWAY FROM FRACTURE

By Kamal Mishra, Mumbai Mirror | Updated: May 27, 2018,

Railways' toilet policy: Low cost sanitary napkins, condoms to be sold at stations

PTI | May 26, 2018,

About Minimum Wages- COC Karnataka

Comrades,

Today none of the 7th CPC related demands of Central Government Employees are settled. The assurance given by the Group of Ministers to the NJCA leaders regarding increase in Minimum Pay and Fitment formula is in paper even after a lapse of 20 months. Now the Finance Minister has replied in Parliament that “no change in Minimum Pay and Fitment formula is at present under consideration”.

Salary scam: Railway Board directs departments to transfer, suspend staffers

In February this year, the railway ministry had undertaken a massive drive which detected more than 13,000 such employees who are on unauthorised absence for a long time.

By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: May 24, 2018

Indian Railways Uses American Machine To Fix, Replace Tracks; Save Times, Effort

With the help of this machine, only 30 engineers and maintenance staff can replace 400 metres of railway track in just one hour

May 25, 2018

Indian Railways iconic station Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus completes 130 years

The pride of Indian Railways Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (earlier Victoria Terminus) has completed 130 years. The Central Railways' present day headquarters building, popularly known as Victoria Terminus (now Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus), is an architectural marvel

Railway Board decides to stop supply of ‘Rail Neer’ water at its headquarters

In a cost-cutting measure, the Railway Board has decided to stop the supply of Rail Neer bottled water at its Rail Bhavan headquarters and asked officials to either bring water from home or drink the water of the recently-installed RO plants.

By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: May 19, 2018

Of mangled bodies and nightmares: Loco pilots recall the horrors of the railway track

From people attempting suicide right in front of their eyes to having to extract mangled bodies, the job of a loco pilot is far from easy.

China's railway FAI reaches 141 billion yuan by end April

Source: Xinhua| 2018-05-18 16:37:50|Editor: Xiang Bo

BEIJING, May 18 (Xinhua) -- China's total fixed-asset investment (FAI) in railways reached 141 billion yuan (about 22.1 billion U.S. dollars) in the first four months, official data showed Friday.

Social security schemes set to transform with new code

Draft labour code proposes common registration for different sectors.

Published: 04th April 2018

Letter to Prime minister and MR for 16th program

The Prime Minister,

Government of India. 152,South Block,

PROTEST BLACK DAYS on 14, 15 & 16 MAY 2018.

Loco Running Staff of Indian railways observing protest black days

Demands:

Black boxes in rail coaches to avert accidents

Shailvee Sharda| TNN | Updated: May 12, 2018,

HIGHLIGHTS

The first batch of smart rail coaches having black boxes like aircraft was unveiled at the rail coach factory in Rae Bareli on Friday.

Railway Board chairman Ashwani Lohani reviews punctuality of 'worst-performing' zones

The video conference was held with the general managers of eight zonal railways which had reported less than 70 per cent punctuality.

Published: 12th May 2018

Indian Railways to begin land surveying on the worlds highest rail line

By News Desk - May 11, 2018

India: The Indian railway has set a target of completing the 498-km Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line and 2 other railway projects by 2019. The final location survey at Leh in Jammu and Kashmir began in the year, as per officials.

Indian Railways to build 3 strategic lines along China border; here’s the status of the projects

The railways has set a target of completing by 2019 the final location surveys of three strategic lines along the country's border with China after the projects received the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) nod in December 2015, officials said today.

By: PTI | Guwahati | Published: May 10, 2018

Big blow to Indian Railways Bullet train in Maharashtra; here is what happened

The project, being constructed by a special purpose vehicle called the National High Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRC), is targeted for commissioning by 2022-23.

7th Pay Commission: Indian Railways employees union threatens pan India hunger strike

7th Pay Commission: Indian Railways employees union threatens pan India hunger strike from this day

7th Pay Commission: According to a statement issued by the All India Railwaymen's Federation (AIRF) today, despite several meetings of the AIRF with leaders of the central government organisations and Home Minister, Finance Minister, Railway Minister and Minister of State for Railways, the government has not taken any decision on their demands.

Indian Railway slaps Rs 1 lakh fine on contractor for storing water bottles in toilet

The fine imposed today was over a video dated April 26 which showed that the toilet for the disabled was being used to store water bottles and cold drinks on the Garib Rath express. "The matter was viewed very seriously and a fine of Rs 1,00,000 has been imposed on the contractor of Bandra Terminus--Nizamuddin Garib Rath after the western railway immediately took up the issue with IRCTC besides taking other remedial actions," a statement from the railways said.

Where the law needs to change track: on the Railways Act

K. Kannan THE HINDU MAY 08, 2018

Railway staff begin 60-hour relay fast

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT THE HINDU TIRUCHI, MAY 09, 2018

Black Days on 14, 15 & 16 May 2018

RUNNING ALLOWANCE:

What is RAC 1980 Formula?

3 railway officials face enquiry over 'bribes' to issue licences to ticket centres

The Railway Board chairman has called a meeting of all senior officials of the Northern Zone on Monday, when the course of action in this regard is likely to be decided.

PTI@moneycontrolcom

Mukul Roy’s brother-in-law arrested for running racket for Indian Railways jobs

West Bengal Police has arrested Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukul Roy's brother-in-law from New Delhi for allegedly duping railway job seekers, a senior official said today. Mukul Roy is a former Trinamool Congress Member of Parliament.

To eliminate paper-based reporting, Indian Railways launches e-inspection software

Across the network, 3,300 user names and passwords have been generated by the Railway board. Also, in order to ensure that the master data is entered as per the specification and given time-frame, the Railway board has designated the Senior Electronic Data Processing Manager in each division as the ‘admin’ of the system.

By: Devanjana Nag | Published: May 4, 2018

These Indian Railways stations are the most beautiful ones; stunning images

Recently, in a railway station beautification competition organized by Piyush Goyal led Indian Railways, Chandrapur and Ballarshah railway stations in Maharashtra became the nation's "most beautiful" railway stations by securing the first position.

By: Devanjana Nag | Published: May 4, 2018

Passenger reservation system of these railway divisions to be suspended temporarily

Passenger reservation system of these railway divisions to be suspended temporarily on this Saturday and Sunday

The passenger reservation system will remain temporarily suspended for around three hours tomorrow and day after.

By: PTI | New Delhi | Updated: May 5, 2018

Liquor smuggling runs on train

Ramashankar May 02, 2018

Railway mixed schools asked to stop fresh intake of students

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT THE HINDU TIRUCHI, MAY 01, 2018

The Southern Railway administration has directed the head of Railway School at Golden Rock in Tiruchi and those functioning at other places in its jurisdiction to stop fresh intake from the academic year 2018-19.

Railways to stop 73 night trains on metre gauge to avoid mishaps at unmanned crossings

Corridors where high speed and suburban trains run have been prioritised and the Railways have targeted to remove unmanned crossings on these routes by June this year.INDIA Updated: May 02, 2018

Faizan Haidar Hindustan Times, New Delhi

Lucknow division of Northern Railways to install gates at 121 unmanned level crossings

Though the April 26 incident in Kushinagar took place at an unmanned crossing that lies in North Eastern Railways, the NR has become alert after this mishap which occurred when a school van was hit by a speeding passenger train.

By: PTI | Published: May 2, 2018

Just 5 railway zones have almost 70% unmanned level crossings in Indian Railways

These five zones - labelled by the national transporter as 'critical', as they have the most unmanned level crossings - have 2,556 UMLCs out of a total of 3,479 such crossings on broad-gauge across the railway network.
By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: April 27, 2018

Senior railway officer trapped by CBI

STAFF REPORTER THE HINDU HYDERABAD, APRIL 28, 2018

The Anti-Corruption wing of Central Bureau of Investigation arrested a group general manager of the RITES Limited and another person for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹ 15 lakh for clearing pending bills of ₹1.5 crore out of a total contract value of ₹ 11 crore.

Like airports, railway plans designated parking space for app-based cabs

PTI THE HINDU NEW DELHI, APRIL 29, 2018

Derailment of the Indian Railways Is Underway, Helped by a Dose of Opacity

With the merger of the railway budget into the general Union budget, the government has stopped putting out railway budget papers. Now, little bits of information are selectively given out, making it different to compare like for like.

Railways to eliminate all unmanned level-crossings by March 2020: Railway Board chief

PTI THE HINDU NEW DELHI, APRIL 26, 2018

German firms eye Indian railway projects

ABHISHEK LAW THE HINDU BUSINESS LINE

May Day Notice-2018

ALL INDIA LOCO RUNNING STAFF ASSOCIATION

Regd No. 17903 HQ Adra

South Western Railway Zone, Hubbali

India will get two 'airport-like' railway stations at Gandhinagar and Habibganj by Jan 2019

IndiaToday.in New Delhi April 24, 2018

Police look ‘one way’, as NHAI and railways look the other way

S. Ganesan, THE HINDU TIRUCHI, APRIL 25, 2018

S. African trade unions threaten to shut down public services to press demand for wage increase

Source: Xinhua 2018-04-24 23:14:19

CAPE TOWN, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Seventeen South African trade unions threatened on Tuesday to totally shut down public services if their demand for wage increase is not met.

French railway bosses claim strike is waning

By Euronewslast updated: 23/04/2018

French railway bosses claim strike is waning

China To Develop High-Speed Bangalore-Chennai Railway Corridor

Written By: Stephen Neil Updated: Tuesday, April 24, 2018

South-Western Railway continues wildlife killings on Londa line

By Meera Bhardwaj | Express News Service | Published: 23rd April 2018

At 98.5 per cent, Railways may clock its worst-ever operating ratio in 2017-18

This would be the worst ratio since 2000-01, when it was 98.3 per cent, which was previously the worst-ever for the national transporter. The figures will be communicated to the Controller General of Accounts.

Antyodaya Express becomes first paint-less train by Indian Railways

Priya Srivastava|HappyTrips Editors|TRAVEL NEWS, INDIAApr 19, 2018,

Indian Railways' plan to generate Rs 390 bn from non-fare tenders derails

The cancellation of the tenders came when the Railway Board withdrew the powers of awarding contracts from railway subsidiary RITES and gave them to railways zones

Shine Jacob | New Delhi Last Updated at April 17, 2018

Indian Railways may replace AC-II-tier with AC-III tier in Rajdhanis, Durontos in some sectors

Sectors like Delhi to Trivandrum or Chennai and Bengaluru, serviced by Rajdhanis and Durontos see fares of the AC II tier often jump close to those offered by flights.

Written by Avishek G Dastidar | New Delhi | Published: April 17, 2018

Documentary on India's first electric locomotive to be out next month

The high-power electric locomotive was today rolled out from the railway factory here, over 10 years after the project was approved. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the 12,000-horsepower freight electric locomotive assembled at the Madhepura factory.

Railways to put Neral-Matheran toy train service back on track; trial run today

On April 10, CR authorities went for one final inspection of the steam engine before deciding to go ahead with this trial run. “We will be conducting a trial run of the steam engine on April 11,” confirmed SK Jain, Divisional Railway Manager (Mumbai), Central Railway.

Indian Railways says deaths, injuries from accidents fall amid safety crackdown

REUTERS Neha Dasgupta, Krishna N. Das

NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Deaths and injuries from train collisions or derailment in India more than halved to 254 people last fiscal year from a year ago, railways data showed, amid attempts to improve its shoddy safety record through mega investments and recruitments.

PM Narendra Modi says no to Indian Railways signalling plan worth Rs 78,000 crore

PM Modi is learnt to have raised the cost factor as well as the wisdom of rolling out en masse a technology that is untested for Indian conditions and is mainly commissioned in high-speed systems in some global railways.

Written by Avishek G Dastidar | New Delhi | Updated: April 9, 2018

7 railway staff suspended after train rolls down without engine in Odisha’s Titlagarh

PTI BHUBANESWAR, APRIL 08, 2018

French railway workers strike over proposed reforms

Simone Rensch 5 Apr 18

French rail workers have walked out over president Emmanuel Macron’s plans to loosen labour rules in the public sector, including an overhaul of the state-run rail network.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: Anti-apartheid campaigner dies at 81

South African anti-apartheid campaigner and former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died.

She and her former husband Nelson Mandela, who were both jailed, were a symbol of the country's anti-apartheid struggle for three decades.

Beware! Selfie on railway tracks may land you in jail

Srinath Vudali| TNN | Updated: Apr 2, 2018,

Sengottai-Kollam railway line reopens after eight years

By Express News Service | Published: 01st April 2018

Individual letter for retired employees

Dear comrades,

You are well aware that the Government of India, Department of pension and welfare issued order to revise pension of employees who are retired before 01/01/2016, to give parity of pension with post 2016 retirees

Now, for the first time, Leave Travel Concession for railway employees

By PTI | Published: 29th March 2018

This Indian Railways train loses track, passengers end up at wrong station in Delhi

Passenger train 64464 from Panipat was due to arrive at the New Delhi station at 7.30 AM. Instead it took a different course and reached the Old Delhi Railway Station at 7.50 AM. "On realising the mistake, the train was immediately sent back to the New Delhi station," a Northern Railway statement said

Penalties for ticketless travel make Railways richer by Rs 1,000 crore

The fines figure, a new high, is for the period April 2017 to February 2018, and Railway officials say March could yield another Rs 200 crore, adding up to what is in some ways a hefty bonus income.

Written by Avishek G Dastidar | New Delhi | Updated: March 25, 2018

CENTRAL TRADE UNIONS AGITATIONS:

The Trade Union Act in India was enacted in the year 1926. Our constitution, `guarantees’ freedom of association. At the international level, India is one of the founders of International Labour Organisation (ILO).

Modi govt amends labour rules to encourage contract jobs

The move is aimed at giving companies more flexibility in hiring employees and expected to boost job creation—a shift from the earlier strategy of job security

Wed, Mar 21 2018. Remya Nair

Centre to promote light rail transit system in smaller cities

OUR BUREAU THE HINDU BUSINESS LINE

Memorandum to CRB through DRM on 15.03.2018

The Chairman,

Railway Board,

NewDelhi.

Global railway, transport unions caution against privatisation of Indian Railways – ‘Damaging for country’

Global railway and transport unions today cautioned against partial or complete privatisation of the Indian Railways, adding that it could be "damaging" for the country.

By: PTI | New Delhi | Updated: March 14, 2018

Four coal trade unions to strike work on April 16

Indrani Dutta THE HINDU KOLKATTA:, MARCH 13, 2018

Revisit passenger, coaching tariffs to recover operational losses, CAG tells Indian Railways

A CAG report tabled in Parliament today recommended a re-look at passenger and coaching tariffs and said prices should be fixed based on the operational costs so as to recover the losses incurred.

By: PTI | New Delhi | Published: March 13, 2018

Indian Railways caught in this big row; workers' union fumes over Railways jobs "outsourcing"

The Railway workers also raised concerns over 100 per cent foreign direct investments (FDI) in the railways and said agreements with Alstom (France) and General Electric (USA) for manufacturing electric and diesel locomotives included contracts for maintenance by the foreign agencies for a period of 15 years.

Railways plans Rs 10 lakh-crore high-speed train corridors

By Rajat Arora, ET Bureau| Mar 05, 2018,

She steers locomotives with ease, inspiring others

Anil Kumar Sastry THE HINDU MANGALURU, MARCH 08, 2018

Long March of Farmers at Maharashtra

Maharashtra Oppn., allies close ranks to isolate BJP

THE HINDU STAFF REPORTER MUMBAI, MARCH 12, 2018

Indian Railways creates history by converting diesel locomotive into electric

Binay Singh| TNN | Mar 3, 2018,

RSS-backed BMS to stay away from trade union protests against Modi govt

ANURAG DEY| Updated on: 27 February 2018,

Central Trade Unions Condemn Indefinite Postponement Of 47th Indian Labour Conference

The conference was being held after a gap of two years, and was to focus on issues of labour law amendments, social security for workers and employment generation.

Newsclick Report 26 Feb 2018

Rail mitras to ensure safety at unmanned level crossings

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT THE HINDU MADURAI, FEBRUARY 25, 2018

New shunting neck to fix train delays at Bengaluru City Railway Station

By S Lalitha | Express News Service | Published: 26th February 2018

BENGALURU: In a huge relief to railway passengers, a new facility to facilitate movement of trains within the Bengaluru City Railway Station has begun functioning recently. The ‘shunting neck’ that has come up on the Belli Mutt Road will improve the punctuality of trains.

ELIMINATION OF LINE BOX SYSTEM:

Railway board is planning to eliminate century old system of Line Box and Box boys to Loco Pilots and Guards.

Let us discus the merit and demerits.

Equipments available in the Present Line Boxes:

Representation submitted to CRB on 23.02.18

THE CHAIRMAN,

Railway Board, Rail Bhavan

New Delhi

AILRSA Leaders met CRB

A delegation under the leadership of Com. N B Datta (CWP) comprising Com. R Murali (Asst. Sec. Gen.), Com. M P Deo (CVP), Com. Roly M M (COS), Com. K Parthasarathi (Jt. GS/ SR) met CRB at RB/ NDLS on 23.02.2018, along with Com. Tapan Sen MP and represented on KMA, PR, Trolley bag and Parity in pension.

Train of neglect

FRONTLINE -R Elangovan

Train jumps signal near Ernakulam town railway station; loco pilot suspended

By Express News Service | Published: 21st February 2018

Cabinet nod to Rs 11,662-crore railway lines, electrification projects

To boost railway connectivity and ease congestion in eastern and central India, the CCEA on Tuesday approved doubling, new-line and electrification projects worth Rs 11,662 crore, which are expected to create 211.74 lakh mandays of work.

By: FE Bureau | New Delhi | Published: February 21, 2018

Loco pilots relieved as punishment for ‘signal jumping’ is reduced

THE HINDU Karnataka Anil Kumar Sastry MANGALURU, FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Program of action decided by CWC at ERS on 11 & 12 Feb 2018

Programme of action

a. Individual Letter Campaign

Resolutions adopted in CWC at ERS on 11 & 12 Feb 2018

RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED BY CWC MEETING AT ERNAKULAM ON 11th & 12th Feb 2018

1. RUNNING ALLOWANCE AND PAY ELEMENT

Diesel or electric: Questions of infrastructure costs, logistics and flexibility for Indian Railways

The chief of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council Bibek Debroy has now presented a paper saying the policy of 100 per cent electrification needs more study.

Written by Avishek G Dastidar | Updated: February 16, 2018

Matter of Individual Letter to CRB

To:

The Chairman,

Railway Board,

Rail Bhavan, New Delhi.

Indian Railways to create 10,000 km of high speed corridors to run faster trains

BusinessToday.in Last Updated: February 13, 2018 |

PM panel chief Bibek Debroy red-flags Indian Railways electrification plan: Rethink

The Railways’ total electrification drive and talk of phasing out diesel completely stem from a Power ministry policy proposal — Piyush Goyal was Power minister then — two years ago, pushing 100 per cent conversion to electric traction.

Camel trains are holding up Ethiopia’s new railway line

Danger, camels crossing

Camel trains are holding up Ethiopia’s new railway line

Compensating the owners of camels killed by trains with twice their market value creates perverse incentives

The Indian Railway’s New UDAY Express All Set to Make Its Debut!

The UDAY Express has state-of-the-art amenities.

by Rayomand EngineerFebruary 8, 2018,

Regular rail travellers, get ready to save money, and travel conveniently, thanks to the new UDAY express, which is set to make its debut soon.

Comparison of Minimum Pay of Central Government and a few State Governments as on 1/7/2017.

Pay Commission Objective: It is the endeavour of every pay commission to ensure that the pay and allowances of employees should be ‘fair and reasonable’. The pay structure should also motivate the employees to reasonable levels of performance in the tasks assigned to them, so that the general public derive the benefit of their service as intended.

Women loco pilots make waves on tracks

TNN | Updated: Feb 8, 2018,

Shortage of rails stymies track renewal work for Indian Railways

By Richa Sharma | Express News Service | Published: 06th February 2018

14 Lakh Indian Railway Employees to Get a Whistleblower Website to Report Safety Lapses!

This website will allow Railway employees at all levels to report any safety lapses they encounter to top officials, including the Railway Board Chairman, in the day-to-day running of the organisation, without risking their identity or job security.

Two crew members killed in South Carolina train crash in US

By Jeff Lusanne 5 February 2018

Amtrak Train 91, the Silver Star, crashed into a CSX freight train at 2:35 a.m. Sunday morning in Cayce, South Carolina, near Columbia. The passenger train was improperly routed onto a siding where the freight train was stored, resulting in the collision. Train 91 was traveling at 50 miles per hour, below the allowed speed limit.

Railway safety gets top priority in budget

By NAVTAN KUMAR | NEW DELHI | 4 February, 2018

Railways to phase out diesel locos in Delhi by March 2019: Goyal

PTI Updated on February 03, 2018 NEW DELHI,

Highest-ever allocation to fast-forward Railway plans

Lalatendu Mishra THE HINDU FEBRUARY 01, 2018

Priority accorded to Railway safety

Lalatendu Mishra THE HINDU MUMBAI, FEBRUARY 01, 2018

Stone pelters force train engine to be replaced

Bengaluru: Stone pelters force train engine to be replaced

By S Lalitha | Express News Service | Published: 29th January 2018

Indian Railways to completely automate signalling system soon

"The modernised automation of the signalling system aims to enhance safety and speed up train movement in a congested network," a senior Railway Ministry official said.

Objection to Minutes of discussion on Running Allowance

Mr.AswaniLohani,

Chairman, Railway Board,

Rail Bhavan, New Delhi.

(Copy to Member Staff)

Our comments on the brief note on the discussion and deliberation of official and staff side held on 4th and 5th Jan 2018, on the issue of kilometerage rate of Running staff reg:

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal optimistic about suburban rail

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT THE HINDU Bengaluru

JANUARY 18, 2018

Engine-less train: 160 kmph Train 18 to be out in June, Train 20 in 2020

Instead of being pulled by a locomotive, they are powered by traction motors fitted underneath each coach to render them self-propelled. Integral Coach Factory officials said the final product would be no less than their European counterparts.

Written by Avishek G Dastidar | Chennai | Updated: January 23, 2018

At 176 Kmph, These Two Upcoming Trains May Be India’s Fastest Ever!

These two new trains, ‘Train 18’ and ‘Train 20,’ currently in the process of development at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai, will be the fastest in India, running up to a maximum speed of 176 km per hour. Gatimaan Express, which is India’s fastest running train, has a maximum speed of 160 km per hour.

Notice by AILRSA SWR

ALL INDIA LOCO RUNNING STAFF ASSOCIATION

Regd No. 17903 HQ Adra

South Western Railway Zone, Hubbali

Railway waiting rooms to have TVs, beverages, light snacks

The wait for that much-delayed train might just get a tad bearable, thanks to the TVs, beverage dispensing machines and light refreshments that will soon be available at Indian Railway' waiting rooms. PTI | Jan 17, 2018,

Unions urge railways to fill up vacant posts

TNN | Updated: Jan 9, 2018,

Railway tribunal member RK Mittal faces probe over Rs 50 crore claims

Only the Chief Justice of India can order a probe by any investigative agency against the member (judicial) of the tribunal on the advice of the central government — in this case, the Railways Ministry.

Respite for loco pilots as Railways reduce penalty for jumping signals in Tamil Nadu

By B Anbuselvan | Express News Service | Published: 10th January 2018

CHENNAI: In a significant decision on safety of train operations, the railways has reduced punishment for loco pilots for jumping red signal. The decision taken by the Railway Board came with many loco pilots refusing to operate trains higher than their actual grade citing stringent punishment for minor violations.

Indian Railways to review plan for coach factory in West Bengal

A committee is said to have been formed to make an assessment of coach requirements by the Indian Railways till 2027-28

Last Published: Tue, Jan 09 2018. Jyotika Sood

Indian Railways Buy 3,350 Trucks of Cow Dung For Rs 42 Crore Every Year

Updated: January 6, 2018 By India.com News Desk Email

Parliamentary panel not happy with Railways giving free travel passes in luxury trains to officials

Maneesh Pandey Last Updated: January 8, 2018 |

‘Signals at level crossings don’t boost safety’

Siddharth Prabhakar| TNN | Updated: Jan 5, 2018,

Chennai: Spending funds on installing and maintenance of signalling infrastructure at level-crossings is 'infructuous' as it does not improve safety and Indian railways should concentrate on constructing subways and over-bridges instead, the chief commissioner of railway safety (CCRS) has written to the chairman of railway board.

Indian Railways to take quantum leap in electrification

Indian Railways to take quantum leap in electrification; will be world’s first fully electrical network: Piyush Goyal

Indian Railways is set to take a quantum leap in electrification and is set to be the world's first to be 100% electrical said Piyush Goyal.

First woman loco train driver died during delivery

Ambala, Jan 2 (UNI) First woman loco pilot (train driver) Rajni of Haryana and posted in Ambala Railway Division died during delivery in the civil hospital Ambala. She gave birth to a female child early in the morning today after which her condition started deteriorating. She died while being taken to the trauma centre from maternity ward.

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