New Delhi, January 9: As preparations for the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj gain momentum, Indian Railways has announced robust arrangements to ensure the safe and efficient travel of millions of devotees to and from the holy city.
Bhubaneswar, January 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday flagged off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train dedicated to the Indian diaspora, in Bhubaneswar.
New Delhi, Jan 9: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday remotely flagged off the inaugural journey of the Pravasi Bharatiya Express, a special tourist train for the Indian diaspora.
New Delhi, January 9: The final safety inspection has commenced on the newly constructed 111 kilometres long Banihal-Katra railway section, connecting Jammu to the Kashmir valley, said Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Reasi, January 8: A satisfactory speed trial was conducted on the Katra-Banihal railway section of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramula Rail Link (USBRL) during the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) inspection on Wednesday.
Varanasi, Jan 8: With the Maha Kumbh Mela set to begin on January 13 in Prayagraj, preparations are being made at Varanasi Railway Station to accommodate the expected surge in passengers.
New Delhi, Jan 8: Indian Railways has spent 76 per cent of its budgetary outlay within the first nine months of the current financial year, reflecting the timely implementation of projects to expand capacity and make travel safer, according to an official statement issued on Wednesday.
Gorakhpur, January 8: Ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025, Indian Railways has made special arrangements to manage the crowds at railway stations.
New Delhi, January 8: Keeping pace with the budgetary allocation, Indian Railways has spent 76 per cent of its budgetary outlay within the first nine months of the current fiscal year 2024-25.
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.
Reasi, January 7: The Indian Railways, which is on the path of development, is now moving towards showcasing one more classic example of an engineering marvel with the newly built Anji Rail Bridge.
Varanasi, January 7: A thick layer of fog continues to cover many parts of North India, leading to train delays.
Hyderabad, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually inaugurated the Charlapalli Railway Terminal in Hyderabad and said this would accelerate regional development.
Hyderabad, Jan 6: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sanction a Regional Ring Rail, like the Regional Ring Road, for the state.
Jammu, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Monday, virtually inaugurated the new Jammu Railway Division, terming it a historic milestone.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Erik Solheim, former Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway, said on Monday it has been wonderful to observe the improvement of Indian Railways in the last 10 years under the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as the government laid the foundation stones of multiple projects, further strengthening the country's railway infrastructure.
New Delhi, Jan 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of multiple railway projects through video conferencing, further strengthening India's railway infrastructure.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed optimism about the future of high-speed rail transport in India, stating that the first bullet train will soon be operational in the country.
New Delhi, January 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted a significant development in India's transportation infrastructure, particularly in the metro network and Indian railways, stating that the country now has 1000 km of metro services.
Jammu, January 6: The long-awaited approval for the Jammu railway division was celebrated by key political figures including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and Union Minister Dr. Jitender Singh.
Guwahati, Jan 5: In a bid to promote tourism, Indian Railways is operating a Bharat Gaurav special train between Rana Pratap Nagar in Rajasthan and Kamakhya in Guwahati, officials said here on Sunday.
Hyderabad, January 6: Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the Cherlapally railway terminal in Telangana on Monday, marking the launch of 24 regular train services.
Hyderabad, Jan 5: The South Central Railway will operate 52 additional special trains between various destinations to clear extra rush during Sankranti festival season.
New Delhi, Jan 5: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to virtually inaugurate the new Jammu Railway Division on Monday in a key move to further boost connectivity in the region, people from Jammu described it as a historic moment.
Prayagraj, January 6: Preparations have been intensified in Prayagraj ahead of the Mahakumbh Mela 2025 as several measures have been taken on the ground to facilitate the devotees and visitors coming for the 'Shahi Snan'.
Mumbai, Jan 5: The second week of the New Year 2025 is set to be very busy as seven public issues (mainboard and SMEs) will open to the investors in the stock market and six companies will be listed during the same period.
New Delhi, Jan 5: Dense fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Sunday, reducing visibility and hitting flight and train operations.
Prayagraj, January 5: As crores of devotees are expected to congregate during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, starting next month, a steel bridge there is nearing completion to ease the traffic jams.
Prayagraj, January 5: The Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, is expected to draw a massive crowd of around 40 crore people, posing a significant challenge for crowd management.
Prayagraj, January 4: The Indian Railways has provided special medical facilities at railway stations in Prayagraj to ensure the health and safety of pilgrims during Maha Kumbh 2025.
Gorakhpur, January 4: In preparation for the upcoming Prayagraj Mahakumbh, the North Eastern Railway (NER) has equipped 80 train coaches with unique Mahakumbh-themed designs to enhance the travel experience of pilgrims.
New Delhi, Jan 4: Former world No.1 Saurabh Chaudhary representing the Railways, and multiple international medallist Varun Tomar of the Army, are among the final eight who will be vying for the Men’s 10m Air Pistol national title in the 67th National Shooting Championship Competitions (NSCC) for Pistol events at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting range, here on Sunday.
Prayagraj, January 4: The Uttar Pradesh government is committed to making Mahakumbh 2025 not only divine and grand but also a digital marvel and in line with this vision, Indian Railways has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize ticketing for the grand event.
New Delhi, January 3: With a speed of up to 180 kilometres per hour, the Vande Bharat sleeper trains will soon run on tracks to give commuters a world-class travel experience.
New Delhi, January 3: The Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB), has contributed immensely to promoting sports across the Country since 1928. The modest beginning of promoting Hockey, Athletics and Tennis, now RSPB has become an important organization in the promotion of Sports in the country and presently has 29 Game Disciplines- 18 individual games & 11 team games. RSPB is affiliated with 28 National Sports Federations and also affiliated with USIC (World Railways Sports Association).
New Delhi, January 2: Ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela, which is expected to draw around 40 crore people, Indian Railways is preparing to manage the huge influx of pilgrims with extensive planning and infrastructure upgrades.