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J-K: Security beefed up ahead of inauguration of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project
Reasi, April 12: Security measures have been hightened in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, in preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vidit for inauguration of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project on April 19.Security measures have been heightened in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir, in preparation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit for the inauguration of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project on April 19.
Train movement affected at Malda Station after 5000 miscreants obstruct railway track between Dhulian Ganga and Nimtita
Malda, April 11: Train services were affected at Malda Railway Station on Friday, leading to the cancellation of two trains after a group of 5000 miscreants obstructed the railway track between Dhulian Ganga and Nimtita stations, an official statement said.
Cabinet greenlight to Rs 4,819 crore Gondia-Balharshah railway line doubling project in Maharashtra
Mumbai, April 11: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced the doubling of the Gondia-Balharshah railway line in Maharashtra, which is 240 kilometres long and will cost Rs 4,819 crore.
Maharashtra CM reiterates call for merging Konkan Railway with Indian railways
Mumbai, April 11: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday highlighted the multiple problems faced by Konkan railway and requested the Union government to merge the Konkan railway corporation with the Indian Railways, citing similar demands made by Goa and Karnataka state governments.
1 lakh 73 thousand crore worth of rail projects sanctioned for Maharashtra till now: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Mumbai, April 11: The Union Cabinet has sanctioned Rs 1 lakh 73 thousand crore worth of railway projects connected with Maharashtra until now, Railway Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw said during a press conference in Mumbai on Friday.
Big thing for J-K: BJP's Baldev Raj Sharma on PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat Express train
New Delhi, April 10: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Baldev Raj Sharma on Thursday dubbed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming event of inaugurating the highest rail bridge----Chenab Rail Bridge as "historic" for Jammu and Kashmir.
Very important from Kashmir's religious, tourism and connectivity point of view: Railway official on USBRL project
New Delhi, April 10: Dilip Kumar, Executive Director of Information & Publicity (ED/IP) at the Railway Board, on Thursday highlighted the significance of the 272-kilometre USBRL (Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link) project, which includes a 119-kilometre tunnel.
Chandrababu Naidu thanks PM Modi for approval to Tirupati-Katpadi railway line doubling project
Amaravati, April 9: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the approval of the Tirupati-Katpadi railway line doubling project.
Cabinet approves doubling of Tirupati-Pakala-Katpadi single railway line section in Andhra Pradesh,Tamil Nadu
New Delhi, April 9: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the doubling of Tirupati - Pakala - Katpadi single railway line Section (104 km) in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu with total cost of Rs.1332 crore (approx.).
CCEA approves Rs 1,332 crore project for doubling railway line across TN, Andhra
New Delhi, April 9: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the doubling of the Tirupati–Pakala–Katpadi single railway line section (104 km) in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu with a total investment of Rs 1,332 crore.
Huge gift to Chhattisgarh: Minister Tokhan Sahu thanks PM Modi for 615 km railway line
New Delhi, April 7: Union Minister of State Tokhan Sahu on Monday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the Centre approved a major railway infrastructure project for Chhattisgarh.
PM Modi inaugurates India's first vertical-lift sea bridge at TN's Rameswaram
Chennai, April 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, inaugurated the New Pamban Railway Bridge at Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district, marking a significant milestone in India's infrastructure development.
Tight security in Rameswaram ahead of PM Modi's visit for Pamban bridge inauguration
Chennai, April 6: The coastal town of Rameswaram in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district has been placed under heavy police security as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive here on Sunday for a series of official engagements, including the inauguration of the iconic Pamban Bridge.
PM Modi to lay foundation stone, dedicate to nation various rail and road projects worth over Rs 8,300 cr in TN on April 6
New Delhi, April 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu on April 6, where, on the occasion of Ram Navami, he will inaugurate the new Pamban Rail Bridge--India's first vertical lift sea bridge--flag off a train and a ship from the adjacent road bridge, and witness the bridge's operational demonstration.
History will be written in economic landscape of Kashmir: BJP's Ranbir Singh Pathania on Katra-Kashmir Vande Bharat Express
Katra, April 5: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Ranbir Singh Pathania on Saturday said that the long-standing dream of connecting Kashmir with the Indian railway network will be fulfilled when Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the first Vande Bharat Express to the Valley from Katra.
Indian Railways ropes in Delhi Metro for hi-tech wheel scan system to enhance safety, efficiency
New Delhi, April 4: The Indian Railways has taken a major step towards enhancing efficiency in rolling stock maintenance and safety in operations by signing a Memorandum of Understanding on Friday with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) for the procurement and installation of state-of-the-art Automatic Wheel Profile Measurement Systems.
Odisha CM Majhi thanks PM Modi after CCEA approve two railway projects for Odisha
Bhubaneswar, April 4: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) of the Central Government today approved two railway projects intended for Odisha.
Maharashtra & Railways crowned champions of 57th Senior National Kho Kho
Puri, April 4: The 57th Senior National Kho Kho Championship concluded in Puri today with Maharashtra clinching the Women’s Championship title after a nail-biting encounter against host Odisha. Railways emerged victorious in the Men’s category, defeating defending champions Maharashtra in an electrifying contest.
Union Cabinet approves railway multitracking projects across Maharashtra, Odisha, Chhattisgarh for Rs 18,658 crore
New Delhi, April 4: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four major railway projects covering three states, with a total cost of Rs 18,658 crore.
PM Modi to flag off Rameswaram-Tambaram new train service on Ram Navami
Chennai, April 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Tamil Nadu on April 6. On the occasion of Ram Navami, at around 12 noon, he will inaugurate the new Pamban Rail Bridge - India’s first vertical lift sea bridge and flag off a train and a ship from the road bridge and witness the operation of the bridge.
Indian Railways produces record 41,929 wagons in FY25
New Delhi, April 4: Indian Railways has produced all-time high of 41,929 wagons in FY25, surpassing the 37,650 wagons produced in the earlier fiscal (FY24), the government said on Friday.
Cabinet okays 4 projects worth Rs. 18,658 crore to expand track network of Indian Railways
New Delhi, April 4: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved four projects to expand the track network of Indian Railways with an investment of Rs 18,658 crore, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
Indian Railways clocks 9 pc growth in coach manufacturing in FY25
New Delhi, April 4: The Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in FY25 by manufacturing 7,134 coaches, registering a 9 per cent growth from 6,541 coaches in the previous fiscal (FY24).
CAG audit report pertaining to Railways presented in Parliament
New Delhi, April 3: A compliance audit of 'Working of Mancheswar Carriage Repair Workshop' in East Coast Railway has observed that the projections for coaches due for POH (periodical overhaul) were not realistic and the same had undergone downward revision every year.
Railways links up with DoT portal to help passengers recover stolen, lost mobile phones
New Delhi, April 3: In a significant move to help passengers recover lost or stolen mobile phones, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has successfully onboarded with the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal of the Department of Telecommunication.
Indian Railways achives milestone: Coach production rises 9% to 7,134 in FY 2024-25
New Delhi, April 3: Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone in the financial year 2024-25 by manufacturing 7,134 coaches, marking a 9 per cent increase from the previous year's production of 6,541, with special emphasis on non AC coaches with production of 4,601, catering the needs of common man.
209 MW solar plants have been set up at 2,249 railway stations: Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 2: Indian Railways has set up about 209 MW of solar plants on 2,249 railway stations and service buildings across the country so far as part of its efforts to promote solar energy in line with the government policies to enhance renewable energy, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
India surpasses US, Europe by producing 1,681 locomotives for FY2024-25
New Delhi, April 2: India has emerged as a global leader in railway locomotive manufacturing, achieving a record production of 1,681 locomotives in the financial year 2024-25. This milestone surpasses the total locomotive production of regions such as the United States, Europe, South America, Africa, and Australia, reaffirming India's growing dominance in the global railway sector, the Ministry of Railways said in an official statement.
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.
Railways poised to cross record 1.6 billion tonnes freight loading in 2024-25: Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 2: Indian Railways is set to achieve 1.6 billion tonnes freight loading in FY 2024-25, making it the third largest freight handling railway system in the world, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
India surpasses Europe, US in locomotive production to emerge as world leader
New Delhi, April 2: India has emerged as a global leader in railway locomotive manufacturing, achieving a record production of 1,681 locomotives in the financial year 2024-25, according to a Railway Ministry statement issued on Wednesday.
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.
NFR achieved key milestones in infrastructure expansion in 2024-25: Officials
Guwahati, April 1: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), which operates in the northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar, successfully completed and commissioned 1,141.388 Route Kilometers (RKM) of electrification in 2024-25, making it the highest-ever electrification achieved in a single fiscal year.
Railways freight movement surpasses 1,617.3 million tonnes in 2024-25
New Delhi, April 1: Indian Railways has recorded a robust 19.72 per cent growth in loading of domestic container freight to register an incremental loading of 1.68 per cent across all commodities in 2024-25, compared with the previous financial year.
Jharkhand: Two killed, four injured in collision between two freight trains in Sahibganj
New Delhi, April 1: In a tragic incident, two freight trains collided in the Sahibganj district of Jharkhand, resulting in the deaths of two people and leaving four others injured.
Vande Bharat Express to cut Katra-Srinagar journey to just 3 hours: CPRO Northern Railways
New Delhi, April 1: Northern Railway's Chief Public Relations Officer, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, on Monday said that the completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project will significantly reduce travel time between Katra and Srinagar. The new Vande Bharat Express will cut down the travel time from the current 6-7 hours by road to just 3 hours.
Authorities inspect helipad ahead of PM Modi's visit to inaugurate Pamban Bridge
Rameswaram, March 31: Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's visit, comprehensive preparations are underway in Pamban and Rameswaram to ensure the event's success.
TN RPF launches WhatsApp group for women's safety amid rising train crimes
Chennai, March 31: In a significant move to enhance the safety of women passengers, the Tamil Nadu Railway Protection Force (RPF) has launched a new initiative — a WhatsApp group titled 'Rail Women Passenger Safety.'
PM Modi to inaugurate 1st Vande Bharat Express train to Kashmir on April 19: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Jammu, March 31: Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Jammu-Srinagar Vande Bharat train service on April 19 from Katra, marking the completion of the 272-km Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla railway link project.
Odisha: Railways to inquire into derailment of Kamakhya Express
Bhubaneswar, March 30: The Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) will soon launch a probe to find the causes responsible for the derailment of 12551 Bangalore-Kamakhya AC SF Express near Nergundi Station in Cuttack on Sunday.