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Baghel objects Railways' step to halt services of 23 trains in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Sunday objected to the decision of the Railways to halt operation of 23 local trains passing through the state from April 24, 2022, for track upgradation

Baghel objects Railways' step to halt services of 23 trains in Chhattisgarh
Updated On : 25 Apr 2022 | 9:48 AM IST

Dedicated freight corridors cost revision: Railways to move Cabinet soon

Eastern, western freight corridors have seen 54% cost escalation

Dedicated freight corridors cost revision: Railways to move Cabinet soon
Updated On : 25 Apr 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

Railways records 20.4% growth in its coal transportation in FY 2021-22

The Indian Railways has recorded a 20.4 per cent growth in its coal transportation in the 2021-22 financial year over the previous fiscal, the national transporter said on Saturday.

Railways records 20.4% growth in its coal transportation in FY 2021-22
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 9:40 PM IST

Railways starts work on 65,000 display screens at 2,000 stations pan-India

Floats tender for setting up screens at FOBs, platforms, waiting rooms and concourses; eyes ad revenue boost with enhanced branding opportunities

Railways starts work on 65,000 display screens at 2,000 stations pan-India
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 10:44 PM IST

Railways reduces discounts on haulage charges for container movement

Rail ministry says the reduced rates of 15% per twenty-feet equivalent unit (TEU) for empty containers and empty flat wagons, as against the earlier 25%, will apply till July 31

Railways reduces discounts on haulage charges for container movement
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 10:42 PM IST

Railways policy promises up to Rs 1.5 crore seed money for innovations

One of the major objectives of the policy would be to leverage new innovative technologies, developed by entrepreneurs and startups

Railways policy promises up to Rs 1.5 crore seed money for innovations
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 8:35 PM IST

Gati Shakti may enable faster implementation of dedicated freight corridors

Detailed project reports of East-West and North-South freight corridors being reworked

Gati Shakti may enable faster implementation of dedicated freight corridors
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 6:08 AM IST

Vande Bharat gets back on track after myriad controversies, vigilance probe

It is this huge business that, the government is hoping, may change the future of the Indian Railways and put the country on a faster development track'

Vande Bharat gets back on track after myriad controversies, vigilance probe
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 6:04 AM IST

3 coaches of Puducherry Express derail in Mumbai after minor collision

No injuries were reported as three coaches of the Dadar-Puducherry Chalukya Express derailed near Matunga station in Mumbai on Friday after a minor collision with Mumbai CSMT Gadag Express

3 coaches of Puducherry Express derail in Mumbai after minor collision
Updated On : 16 Apr 2022 | 7:12 AM IST

Railways eyes 1,700 mn tonnes freight in FY23, 15% beyond Budget estimates

Sharp uptick in freight demand seen mainly from core basket of commodities. Railways to acquire 90,000 wagons over the next three years, will push for track development with respect to DFCs

Railways eyes 1,700 mn tonnes freight in FY23, 15% beyond Budget estimates
Updated On : 16 Apr 2022 | 1:14 AM IST

3 coaches of Puducherry Express derail in Mumbai's Matunga

However, no casualties or injuries have been reported so far

3 coaches of Puducherry Express derail in Mumbai's Matunga
Updated On : 15 Apr 2022 | 11:30 PM IST

2 years on, Railways passenger bookings still far from pre-Covid levels

In 2021-22, up to February, the national transporter received 3,204 million bookings at an average of 291 million

2 years on, Railways passenger bookings still far from pre-Covid levels
Updated On : 15 Apr 2022 | 1:00 AM IST

Bullet train trials likely to be conducted at 350 kmph in Gujarat in 2026

The trains will run on special tracks called the 'slab track system', popularly known as HSR technology for construction of tracks, patented by the Japanese

Bullet train trials likely to be conducted at 350 kmph in Gujarat in 2026
Updated On : 14 Apr 2022 | 1:59 AM IST

Power crisis: Inter-ministerial coordination in spotlight again

Numbers indicate that the availability of rakes or freight wagons is a key issue that may lead to a possible power crisis by June

Power crisis: Inter-ministerial coordination in spotlight again
Updated On : 12 Apr 2022 | 6:05 AM IST

No plan to privatise railways, need to accept latest tech: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The minister said there is an imperative need to flex the technology to meet the goal of Aatmanirbhar Bharat in order to make progress

No plan to privatise railways, need to accept latest tech: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Updated On : 09 Apr 2022 | 4:54 PM IST

Railways failed to improve mobility outcomes, mismatch in figures: CAG

The CAG report additionally found avoidable expenses to the tune of Rs 968 crore towards procurement of power from Bhartiya Rail Bijlee Company Limited (BRBCL).

Railways failed to improve mobility outcomes, mismatch in figures: CAG
Updated On : 07 Apr 2022 | 3:37 PM IST

CCI penalises 24 entities, individuals for bid rigging in Railways tenders

The matter was taken up by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) following a reference filed on behalf of the North Western Railways

CCI penalises 24 entities, individuals for bid rigging in Railways tenders
Updated On : 06 Apr 2022 | 1:34 AM IST

Railways mulling 1,00,000 more wagons amid rising freight, coal demand

Railways recently floated a large tender for wagons worth hRs 35,000 cr, which had been in the pipeline since 2018

Railways mulling 1,00,000 more wagons amid rising freight, coal demand
Updated On : 03 Apr 2022 | 11:49 PM IST

Railways earns Rs 1.43 trn from freight in FY22, ferries 1,418 mn tonnes

Coal freight rises 20 per cent as railways achieves highest ever loading

Railways earns Rs 1.43 trn from freight in FY22, ferries 1,418 mn tonnes
Updated On : 02 Apr 2022 | 1:40 AM IST

No plans of restoring rail concessions for senior citizens: Vaishnaw

He also said that the ministry has no plans of restoring the concessions at present

No plans of restoring rail concessions for senior citizens: Vaishnaw
Updated On : 30 Mar 2022 | 4:05 PM IST