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In pics: Migrants,students across India return to their native places

Nearly 500 students stranded in Kota in Rajasthan due to the Covid-19 lockdown return to Delhi in 40 buses

In pics: Migrants,students across India return to their native places
Updated On : 03 May 2020 | 5:22 PM IST

Special trains for migrant workers being operated on states' request: Govt

The ministry further stressed that Railways is only accepting passengers brought and facilitated by state governments

Special trains for migrant workers being operated on states' request: Govt
Updated On : 03 May 2020 | 10:59 AM IST

Covid-19: Train carrying 1st batch of students from Kota reaches Jharkhand

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren had on Friday said that the first batch of Jharkhand students from Kota has left for Ranchi

Covid-19: Train carrying 1st batch of students from Kota reaches Jharkhand
Updated On : 03 May 2020 | 10:58 AM IST

5 trains have commenced journey with migrant workers, others: Railways

The last train of the day departed from Jaipur at 00:18 hours on Saturday for Patna Junction

5 trains have commenced journey with migrant workers, others: Railways
Updated On : 02 May 2020 | 1:44 PM IST

Lockdown 3.0 opens livelihood door; travel by air, rail remains prohibited

Two-week extension allows relaxation for several businesses

Lockdown 3.0 opens livelihood door; travel by air, rail remains prohibited
Updated On : 02 May 2020 | 3:27 AM IST

May Day gift for migrants as trains take them home amid Covid-19 lockdown

Passengers will have to pay fare of sleeper mail express trains and Rs 30 super fast charge and additional charge of Rs 20 each.

May Day gift for migrants as trains take them home amid Covid-19 lockdown
Updated On : 02 May 2020 | 1:49 AM IST

Train from Aluva to Bhubaneswar to take first set of 1,200 migrants home

6,000 litres of water, food for Day One of the journey arranged; Most of 360,000 'guest workers' staying in 20,826 camps at present want to head back home

Train from Aluva to Bhubaneswar to take first set of 1,200 migrants home
Updated On : 01 May 2020 | 11:18 PM IST

Amazon strengthens tie-up with Railways for faster delivery of essentials

The e-commerce giant is leveraging 'Covid-19 Parcel Special Trains' launched by Indian Railways to ramp up its operations to 55 lanes during lockdown period

Amazon strengthens tie-up with Railways for faster delivery of essentials
Updated On : 27 Apr 2020 | 11:11 PM IST

Covid-19 impact: Railway move to halt operations set to dent IRCTC earnings

The railways on Tuesday said all passenger train services, including premium, mail and express, suburban, Kolkata metro and Konkan Railways will continue to remain cancelled till May 3.

Covid-19 impact: Railway move to halt operations set to dent IRCTC earnings
Updated On : 15 Apr 2020 | 3:33 AM IST

Coronavirus outbreak: A 21-day lockdown may have cost India Rs 8 trillion

The sectors that have been most impacted are transport, hospitality, and real estate

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Updated On : 14 Apr 2020 | 1:33 AM IST

Coronavirus lockdown: Uneasy calm hangs over New Delhi Railway Station

Now only 45-50 goods trains pass through the country's second busiest station

Coronavirus lockdown: Uneasy calm hangs over New Delhi Railway Station
Updated On : 08 Apr 2020 | 12:58 AM IST

Railway deal, coronavirus' disruption of global trade to weigh on Concor

While valuations are attractive, disruption will keep volumes muted

Railway deal, coronavirus' disruption of global trade to weigh on Concor
Updated On : 06 Apr 2020 | 11:55 PM IST

State govts, Railways prepare for possible extension of Covid-19 lockdown

Railways has issued a "restoration plan" to all its zones with a schedule of trains to be run, their frequency and the availability of rakes

State govts, Railways prepare for possible extension of Covid-19 lockdown
Updated On : 04 Apr 2020 | 11:55 PM IST

Covid-19: How Indian Railways is transforming coaches into isolation wards

"Each cabin of a coach has been converted into an independent isolation ward which will accommodate one patient

Covid-19: How Indian Railways is transforming coaches into isolation wards
Updated On : 01 Apr 2020 | 12:54 PM IST

Sonnagar-Dankuni freight corridor section likely to get aid from World Bank

The 538-km stretch is estimated to cost Rs 15,000 crore

Sonnagar-Dankuni freight corridor section likely to get aid from World Bank
Updated On : 31 Mar 2020 | 12:48 PM IST

Indian Railways turn coaches into isolation wards amid coronavirus outbreak

Chanda said a non-AC sleeper coach is already converted into an isolation ward for probable patients suffering from coronavirus.

Indian Railways turn coaches into isolation wards amid coronavirus outbreak
Updated On : 28 Mar 2020 | 10:12 PM IST

Emergency flights for tens of thousands stranded by virus in South Asia

March 26, 24,009 wagons were loaded with essential commodities

Emergency flights for tens of thousands stranded by virus in South Asia
Updated On : 27 Mar 2020 | 8:26 PM IST

Covid-19 impact: Southern Railway units start making sanitisers, masks

Development follows a directive by Railway Board to production units and workshops to use their manufacturing units to make essential medical items

Covid-19 impact: Southern Railway units start making sanitisers, masks
Updated On : 27 Mar 2020 | 7:50 PM IST

Do not cancel tickets, will get refund automatically: IRCTC to passengers

The railways has cancelled all trains till March 31 in view of coronavirus outbreak

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Updated On : 24 Mar 2020 | 10:52 PM IST

Rlys to pay full salaries to contractual workers during service suspension

"Maximum payment which may be made shall be limited to 70 per cent of the contract value for contracts awarded on lump sum basis," the order stated.

Rlys to pay full salaries to contractual workers during service suspension
Updated On : 24 Mar 2020 | 5:54 PM IST