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We're running more trains to meet rush on some routes: Railway Board chief
Odisha and Uttarakhand propose Covid-19 negative certificates from inbound train passengers
 "We're running more trains to meet rush on some routes: Railway Board chief")
No plan to stop or curtail train services: Railway board chairman
"There is no cause for alarm. We can run trains immediately on demand if there is any rush," Suneet Sharma said
 "No plan to stop or curtail train services: Railway board chairman")
KSRTC strike: Railways chips in to mitigate passengers' woes in Karnataka
The state-owned transport corporations employees' are on strike over salary related issues
 "KSRTC strike: Railways chips in to mitigate passengers' woes in Karnataka")
 "Chenab Arch Bridge: World's highest & 30 metres higher than Eiffel Tower")
India completes arch of world's highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir
The 5.6-metre steel arch is part of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link project (USBRL) and a key segment of the 111-km-long stretch from Katra to Banihal in Jammu and Kashmir
 "India completes arch of world's highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir")
Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed
The construction of the arch of the world's highest railway bridge that soars 359 metres above the bed of the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir was completed on Monday
 "Arch of world's highest railway bridge on Chenab river in J-K completed")
You worked even harder at great risk: Piyush Goyal thanks rail employees
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday penned a letter to around 13 lakh rail employees, thanking them for their work during the coronavirus crisis.
 "You worked even harder at great risk: Piyush Goyal thanks rail employees")
Unfazed by Covid onslaught, brokerages eye up to 50% upside in IRCTC
While rising Covid cases pose some near-term risks to revival in financials, analysts remain unfazed as they see IRCTC as a long-term bet
 "Unfazed by Covid onslaught, brokerages eye up to 50% upside in IRCTC")
Railway services to pre-Covid levels likely over next two months: Report
The Railways is likely to restore its train services to pre-COVID levels over the next two months, provided the state governments give their nod and the coronavirus pandemic is under control
 "Railway services to pre-Covid levels likely over next two months: Report")
Indian Railways closes the year with higher freight loading than the last
Steps taken to increase freight maybe institutionalized in coming year: Rail Ministry
 "Indian Railways closes the year with higher freight loading than the last")
No charging of electronic devices on board trains at night: Railways
The Railways has decided to disallowed passengers from using mobile charging stations onboard trains between 11 pm and 5 am as a precautionary measure against the spread of fire
 "No charging of electronic devices on board trains at night: Railways")
Current fiscal 'most challenging' for Indian Railways: Piyush Goyal
During the lockdown, all services of the railways had come to a grinding halt and even now, only special trains are plying
 "Current fiscal 'most challenging' for Indian Railways: Piyush Goyal")
Rail Vikas Nigam share sale subscribed 63%
Market players said the volatility in the secondary market impacted demand
Govt to sell 15% stake in Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd via OFS
The government on Tuesday said it will dilute 15 per cent stake in Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd via an offer for sale to raise nearly Rs 750 crore. The issue will open on Wednesday for non-retail investors, and on Thursday for retail investors. "Offer for Sale in RVNL opens tomorrow for Non Retail investors. Retail investors can bid on Thursday. Govt. would divest 10% equity with a 5% Green Shoe option," Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said in a tweet. The floor price has been fixed at Rs 27.50 a share, a 9.54 per cent discount to Tuesday's closing price of Rs 30.40 apiece on the BSE. RVNL was incorporated as a 100 per cent owned PSU of the Ministry of Railways on January 2003 with the objectives of raising extra-budgetary resources and implementation of projects relating to creation and augmentation of capacity of rail infrastructure on fast track basis.
 "Govt to sell 15% stake in Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd via OFS")
Railways announces initiatives against smoking, carrying inflammable items
The Railways announced on Tuesday a slew of initiatives against smoking and carrying inflammable items, which were apparently the cause behind some of the recent fires on board trains.
Recovery tracker: Workplace visits dip; nitrogen dioxide emissions down
Power generation holds steady compared to previous week
 "Recovery tracker: Workplace visits dip; nitrogen dioxide emissions down")
32 railway projects under different stages of development in Andhra: Goyal
As many as 32 railway projects, worth Rs 64,429 crore fully or partly in Andhra Pradesh are in different stages of development, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal informed Parliament Friday.
 "32 railway projects under different stages of development in Andhra: Goyal")
Top headlines: Cabinet approves bill to set up DFI, Nokia to cut10k jobs
Business Standard brings you top news of the evening
 "Top headlines: Cabinet approves bill to set up DFI, Nokia to cut10k jobs")
Success of Railways' asset monetisation plan can offer template for others
Critical contractual changes may help the long delayed plan to redevelop New Delhi Railway Station finally get off the ground and offer a template for similar projects
 "Success of Railways' asset monetisation plan can offer template for others")
Recovery tracker: Traffic congestion drops, power generation gap narrows
Overall mobility still rising, including at retail and recreation spots
 "Recovery tracker: Traffic congestion drops, power generation gap narrows")
