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2 coaches of Nanded-Sambalpur Express derail at Vizianagaram station yard; train continues journey after detachment
Vizianagaram, April 2: Two coaches of the 20810 Nanded-Sambalpur Express derailed at Vizianagaram Station Yard on Wednesday. The train resumed its journey after the affected coaches were detached, officials from the Waltair division confirmed.
Railway accidents declined to 81 in 2024-25 from 400 earlier: Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 2: There has been a marked improvement in safety in the operations of Indian Railways, with the number of train accidents declining significantly to 81 in financial year 2024-25 from 400 earlier, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Passengers travelling on the Bangalore-Kamakhya Express train reach Kamakhya railway station
Guwahati, April 1: A total of 209 passengers travelling on the Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express reached Kamakhya railway station from the special train late Monday night after being transferred to a special train following a derailment incident.
Parliamentary panel advises reassessment of low funding to Commission of Railway Safety as compared to BCAS
New Delhi, March 27: A Parliamentary Panel has advised a reassessment of low funding received by the Commission of Railway Safety (CRS) in the year 2025-26 by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Government investing Rs 1.14 lakh crore per year for enhancing safety: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 11: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Monday that the BJP-led government had substantially increased investment in rail safety compared to the Congress-led UPA government.
Parliament passes Railways (Amendment) Bill; Vaishnaw says government laying thrust on infrastructure, technology, safety
New Delhi, March 11: Parliament on Monday passed a bill aimed at streamlining and modernizing railway operations in India with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw stating that the government was laying thrust on infrastructure development, safety and technology.
Greek govt survives another no-confidence vote triggered by train collision
Athens, March 8: A week after the second anniversary of Greece's deadly train collision, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis's government once again withstood a no-confidence vote.
UP: Nandan Kanan Express splits into two as coach decouples soon after leaving DDU Junction
New Delhi, March 4: The 12876 Nandan Kanan Express, travelling from Anand Vihar to Puri, suffered a mishap, shortly after departing from Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya (DDU) Junction. The train split into two due to a coupling failure in the S4 sleeper coach, creating chaos among the passengers.
Union Minister Vaishnaw inspects arrangements at New Delhi Railway Station ahead of Maha Shivratri
New Delhi, February 26: Ahead of Maha Shivratri, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted an on-site inspection at New Delhi Railway Station, reviewing preparations to ensure smooth travel for the large number of passengers expected during the festive season.
Our traffic and diversion plans are ready: Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi on Maha Shivratri preparations
Ayodhya, February 24: Ayodhya Mayor Girish Pati Tripathi has assured that the administration is taking all necessary steps to ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for the devotees visiting Ayodhya on Maha Shivratri, scheduled for February 26.
Assam: Smoke scare delays Barak-Brahmaputra Express, officials cite 'brake binding' issue
Cachar, February 23: A wave of smoke erupted in the Barak-Brahmaputra Express at Assam's Bihara Railway Station, leading to a delay in the train, following which the Northeast Frontier Railway clarified that the incident was caused by some break binding issue.
RailTel secures Rs 288 crore 'Kavach' project to enhance railway safety
New Delhi, Feb 22: RailTel Corporation of India Limited (RailTel), a public sector undertaking under the Railway Ministry, has secured a Rs 288 crore contract to install the Kavach anti-collision system across 71 stations.
RITES to design permanent holding area at New Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi, Feb 19: The Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) has been entrusted with the task of designing permanent holding areas at major railway stations, including New Delhi Railway Station, as part of an effort to streamline passenger movement and enhance crowd management.
Delhi HC seeks railway's response on New Delhi station stampede
New Delhi, Feb 19: Following a "devastating stampede" which broke out at the New Delhi Railway Station during peak evening hours on February 15 leaving 18 dead, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday called for a response from the railway authorities.
Bihar govt enhances safety measures at railway stations for Maha Kumbh pilgrims
Patna, Feb 17: In response to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, East Central Railway (ECR) has implemented measures to ensure the safety and convenience of pilgrims travelling to Prayagraj Maha Kumbh from Gaya Railway Junction.
Ministry of Railways plans to build permanent holding areas at stations for better crowd management
New Delhi, February 17: After the stampede incident at New Delhi station on February 15, the Ministry of Railways is planning to construct permanent holding areas at around 60 railway stations across the country, which are prone to crowd congestion.
Indian Railways rolls out safety overhaul after New Delhi Station stampede
New Delhi, Feb 17: In the wake of the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in which over 18 people were killed and over a dozen were injured, the Railway Ministry has announced a comprehensive overhaul of crowd management protocols across the country.
Delhi Police deploy six officers at NDLS for crowd management
New Delhi, Feb 17: Two days after the tragic incident which claimed 18 lives, the Delhi Police have deployed six inspector-rank officers at the New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) to enhance crowd management and ensure passenger safety.
Special trains from New Delhi to Prayagraj to depart from Platform 16; Passengers to use Ajmeri Gate for Entry/Exit
New Delhi, February 16: A day after the tragic incident of stampede at New Delhi railway station, Northern Railway enforced a number of measures to avoid any such untoward incident in the days to come. It has been decided that all special trains in the direction of Prayagraj will be run from platform number 16. Therefore all the passengers wanting to go to Prayagraj shall come and go from Ajmeri Gate side of New Delhi railway station. Regular trains will continue to be operated from all platforms as the regular practice is. This is a step in the direction of avoiding peak hour rush getting accumulated in one platform, as per an official statement from the Ministry of Railways.
Northern Railway announces 4 special trains for Mahakumbh Mela
Prayagraj, February 16: To ease the extra rush of passengers during the Mahakumbh Mela and in the backdrop of the recent stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, Northern Railway has decided to run four special trains to facilitate smooth travel for devotees and travellers.
Railway Ministry probing if any conspiracy or fake news behind Delhi stampede: Sukanta Majumdar
Bardhaman, February 16: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar stated that the Railway Ministry is investigating whether "fake news" was propagated, leading to the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday. As many as 18 people were killed and many others were left injured in the tragedy.
Delhi stampede: CCTV footage examined, eyewitness statements to be recorded, says Indian Railways probe panel
New Delhi, February 16: The two-member committee formed to investigate the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station have started examining CCTV footage and collecting evidence, an official of the Indian Railways said on Sunday.
Metro Railway Kolkata to evacuate stranded rakes from tunnels using battery power
Kolkata, Feb 16: Travel in the underground section of Metro Railway's Blue Line in Kolkata promises to get safer from May this year, with authorities working towards installing a battery-operated system that will enable a rake with passengers, stranded inside a tunnel, to the nearest station in case of a power failure.
Railways names two-member panel formed to probe New Delhi stampede; high-level inquiry begins
New Delhi, February 16: A two-member committee has been formed to investigate the stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station on Februray 15, in which 18 people died and several sustained injuries . The committee comprises Narsingh Deo, Northern Railway's Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM), and Pankaj Gangwar, its Principal Chief Safety Commissioner (PCSC), the railways said on Sunday.
Additional RPF deployed to facilitate Maha Kumbh devotees: Central Railway after Delhi stampede
Mumbai, Feb 16: A day after the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station claimed 18 lives, Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Swapnil Nila said on Sunday that additional Railway Protection Force (RPF) and commercial staff have been deployed at stations to facilitate passengers and contain the swelling crowd.
Railways will act against those responsible for New Delhi station stampede: Ramdas Athawale
New Delhi, Feb16: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale expressed deep sorrow over the stampede that occurred at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night. Speaking to IANS, Athawale stated that the administration should be more vigilant to prevent such incidents in the future.
New Delhi Railway station stampede: Victims suffer lower limb, bone injuries
New Delhi, February 16: A majority of the victims who sustained injuries in the New Delhi Railway Station stampede have suffered lower limb injuries while others suffered from bone injuries, as per official sources.
Passenger slipped on stairs at New Delhi Railway Station..: CPRO Northern Railways on NDLS stampede
New Delhi, February 16: Chief Public Relations Officer of Northern Railway, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay on Sunday said that a passenger coming towards platforms 14-15 slipped and fell on the stairs, and many passengers standing behind him were hit, leading to the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station.
Constantly monitoring operations: Delhi LG VK Saxena on stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi, February 16: Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Sunday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives and injuries caused by a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station.
Situation under control at New Delhi Railway Station: Ashwini Vaishnaw after stampede
New Delhi, February 16: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday said that a chaotic situation at New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS) had been brought under control after a huge rush injured 15 people.
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
New Delhi, Feb 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of life in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in which at least 15 people were killed.
Greece: Thousands protest in Athens over 2023 train tragedy
Athens, Jan 27: Roughly 30,000 people gathered outside the Greek parliament on Sunday, demanding justice for the 2023 train collision in Tempi, central Greece, which claimed 57 lives.
Misuse of emergency chain led to Jalgaon train accident, MOS, Railway V Somanna says
Prayagraj, January 23: Union Minister of State for Railways, V Somanna, said that the Jalgaon train accident occurred due to misuse of the emergency chain by seven passengers, creating confusion and leading to the tragic incident.
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Maharashtra rail accident
New Delhi, Jan 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed anguish over the rail accident in Maharashtra's Jalgaon in which eight to 10 people reportedly died and several others were injured.
They either tried to cross train in wrong manner or were standing on tracks: Railway official on Pushpak Express accident
Mumbai, January 22: 11 people have died in the accident and 6 others are injured after some passenger of the Pushpak Express were hit by Karnataka Express. Jalgaon SP Maheswar Reddy said that no one is in critical condition.
Maharashtra: Atleast 8 Pushpak Express passengers killed after being hit by Karnataka Express in Jalgaon
Jalgaon, January 22: At least eight passengers of the Pushpak Express were killled after being hit by the Karnataka Express in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra on Wednesday, a senior official confirmed.
TN: Five coaches of a passenger train derailed in Villupuram station; major accident averted
Viluppuram, January 14: Five coaches of a passenger train from Villupuram to Puducherry derailed near Villupuram railway station here on Tuesday morning, said railway officials adding that a major accident was averted as the train stopped immediately after a loud noise was heard.
North Eastern Railways forms committee to probe Kannauj railway station lintel collapse
Kannauj, January 12: The North Eastern Railway (NER) has ordered a high-level investigation and formed a four-member probe committee to investigate the causes of the lentil collapse incident at the Kannauj Railway station in Uttar Pradesh, said Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of NER, Pankaj Kumar Singh.
Railway Safety Commissioner starts inspection of Udhampur-Baramulla rail link
Jammu, Jan 7: Railway Safety Commissioner, Northern Circle, Dinesh Chand Deshwal on Tuesday started the statutory two-day inspection of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) that was completed recently.
South Central Railway issues advisory against kite flying near railway tracks during Makar Sankranti
Hyderabad, January 2: An advisory was issued to avoid flying kites near Railway stations, yards and railway tracks ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival. South Central Railway CPRO, A Sridhar said that if the kite entangles with the railway overhead equipment and the thread is wet then the people holding it might get electrocuted.