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Coronavirus: Railways designs 'doctor's booth' for zero-contact check-ups

The cabin will also have a wall-mounted side table for doctors to write prescriptions, study x-rays and test reports, the official added

Coronavirus: Railways designs 'doctor's booth' for zero-contact check-ups
Updated On : 04 Apr 2020 | 6:50 PM IST

No final decision on resumption of services: Railways on restoration plans

"Train services will have to be resumed only on specific approval of each train from Railway Board. Suggestions for phase-wise planning should be given to Railway Board," an official said Saturday.

No final decision on resumption of services: Railways on restoration plans
Updated On : 04 Apr 2020 | 3:45 PM IST

Railways issues restoration plan for resumption of services from April 15

All 17 zones have been sent a missive to be prepared to run their respective services, the source said

Railways issues restoration plan for resumption of services from April 15
Updated On : 04 Apr 2020 | 12:19 PM IST

Covid-19: Train coaches serve as isolation wards in Patna, Odisha, Gujarat

Ahmedabad has been identified as one of the hotspots in terms of the spread of Covid-19

Covid-19: Train coaches serve as isolation wards in Patna, Odisha, Gujarat
Updated On : 04 Apr 2020 | 11:34 AM IST

Covid-19: Trains, thousands under lens over travel to Tablighi Jamaat

State officials said that the railways is providing lists of passengers to the district authorities which are being compared to the list of participants of the event to ensure contact tracing

Covid-19: Trains, thousands under lens over travel to Tablighi Jamaat
Updated On : 01 Apr 2020 | 1:37 PM IST

Be ready to convert 20K coaches into isolation ward: Railway Board to zones

Five zonal railways have already prepared prototypes for the coach-turned-isolation wards, it said

Be ready to convert 20K coaches into isolation ward: Railway Board to zones
Updated On : 30 Mar 2020 | 6:22 PM IST

Covid-19: Railways to donate Rs 151 cr to PM-CARES Fund, says Piyush Goyal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the chairman of the trust and its members include Defence minister, Home minister and Finance Minister

Covid-19: Railways to donate Rs 151 cr to PM-CARES Fund, says Piyush Goyal
Updated On : 29 Mar 2020 | 2:54 PM IST

Coronavirus outbreak: Railways freight earnings dip 8.76% in March

The decline in March has led to a 0.1 per cent reduction in annual earnings till March 25 to Rs 1,21,873.61 crore, compared to a year ago

Coronavirus outbreak: Railways freight earnings dip 8.76% in March
Updated On : 26 Mar 2020 | 11:40 PM IST

Coronavirus: India in lockdown mode; no trains or metros to run till Mar 31

For the first time in its 167-year-old history, the Indian Railways cancelled all services of passenger trains, including suburban ones, till March 31

Coronavirus: India in lockdown mode; no trains or metros to run till Mar 31
Updated On : 23 Mar 2020 | 5:01 PM IST

Delhi Lockdown: Things you need to know before stepping out from home

The CM also directed private firms to give compulsory paid leave to all employees, including contractual - until the end of March

Delhi Lockdown: Things you need to know before stepping out from home
Updated On : 23 Mar 2020 | 2:58 PM IST

Rural India vs Covid-19: Train curbs a relief but challenges remain

The people, reportedly rushing back after governments began shutting down major cities, may well be heading to regions more vulnerable to the pandemic

Rural India vs Covid-19: Train curbs a relief but challenges remain
Updated On : 23 Mar 2020 | 12:03 AM IST

In pics: From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, India observes 'Janta Curfew'

Millions are observing a 14-hour long voluntary curfew to check rapidly spreading coronavirus pandemic

In pics: From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, India observes 'Janta Curfew'
Updated On : 22 Mar 2020 | 4:32 PM IST

Railways cancels all passenger trains till March 31 amid Covid-19 outbreak

Passengers can avail the refund for all cancelled trains till mid June

Railways cancels all passenger trains till March 31 amid Covid-19 outbreak
Updated On : 22 Mar 2020 | 3:31 PM IST

City migrants flee to villages as coronavirus measures take a hit

On Saturday, hundreds of people, many young men wearing masks and lugging backpacks, jostled in long queues to board trains at Mumbai's Lokmanya Tilak Terminus station

City migrants flee to villages as coronavirus measures take a hit
Updated On : 22 Mar 2020 | 12:08 AM IST

Covid-19: Railways relaxes refund rules for travel from Mar 21 to April 15

Refund across counter can be taken on submission of ticket up to 45 days from the date of journey instead of the present 3 hours

Covid-19: Railways relaxes refund rules for travel from Mar 21 to April 15
Updated On : 21 Mar 2020 | 2:21 PM IST

'Janata curfew': India readies for a complete lockdown on Sunday

Taxi services have been exempted from the transport shutdown. There will be other measures like complete shutdown of gyms, bars, restaurants, cinema halls, swimming pools and malls on Sunday

'Janata curfew': India readies for a complete lockdown on Sunday
Updated On : 21 Mar 2020 | 2:13 AM IST

No cancellation fee for 155 cancelled trains, passengers to get 100% refund

India on Thursday reported 13 fresh cases of coronavirus, taking the tally to 169 in the country

No cancellation fee for 155 cancelled trains, passengers to get 100% refund
Updated On : 19 Mar 2020 | 2:37 PM IST

Coronavirus impact: Railways cancels 84 more trains from March 20 to 31

The national transporter had cancelled around 99 trains on Wednesday night

Coronavirus impact: Railways cancels 84 more trains from March 20 to 31
Updated On : 19 Mar 2020 | 11:02 AM IST

Railways cancels over 100 trains as coronavirus precaution, poor occupancy

Railways on Tuesday had issued a set of guidelines to zonal railways for its catering staff stating no employee having fever, cough, runny nose.

Railways cancels over 100 trains as coronavirus precaution, poor occupancy
Updated On : 18 Mar 2020 | 11:08 PM IST

Coronavirus wrap: Trains cancelled, French Open deferred, recession feared

The coronavirus pandemic upset a range of things on Tuesday - from deferred sport championships to cancelled trains in India. Here is a look at all you must know

Coronavirus wrap: Trains cancelled, French Open deferred, recession feared
Updated On : 18 Mar 2020 | 6:39 AM IST