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RRB JE Result 2019 to be announced today on rrbcdg.gov.in, check steps
The RRB has already declared the date for RRB JE Stage 2 Exam 2019 either during the last week of August
 "RRB JE Result 2019 to be announced today on rrbcdg.gov.in, check steps")
Railways, CIL in talks over 538-km eastern freight corridor stretch
The railways is expected to float a tender by October
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RRB Paramedical Answer Key 2019 live on rrbcdg.gov.in, download by Aug 8
The last date to download the RRB Paramedical Answer Key 2019 and submit objection is August 8, 2019
 "RRB Paramedical Answer Key 2019 live on rrbcdg.gov.in, download by Aug 8")
Vande Bharat dream goes on slow track; Train 20 likely to be shelved
Two consecutive bulk tenders for the propulsion systems of Train 18 got cancelled recently, citing technical reasons
 "Vande Bharat dream goes on slow track; Train 20 likely to be shelved")
Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea oppose free spectrum to railways
Reliance Jio said the Railways should not be permitted to offer commercial services like Wi-fi and voice and video communication
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Telcos oppose allocation of 700 MHz spectrum to railways, call for auction
Telcos said the spectrum allotted to Railways for captive use should not be utilised for commercial services for passengers as such services should be provisioned by entities that hold a valid license
 "Telcos oppose allocation of 700 MHz spectrum to railways, call for auction")
How exemption of 13 railway projects puts wildlife sanctuaries at risk
The Forest (Conservation) Act of 1980 prohibits the use of any forest land for non-forest activities
 "How exemption of 13 railway projects puts wildlife sanctuaries at risk")
Cabinet likely to soon decide on 2 ambitious semi-high speed train projects
Russian Railways will come out with a report on the speed upgrade of the Nagpur-Secunderabad section by September. India and Russia had signed a memorandum of understand for this in December 2015
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RRB Recruitment 2019: Check RRC Group D application status on rrbcdg.gov.in
The inspection of the RRB recruitment 2019 application status has been completed
 "RRB Recruitment 2019: Check RRC Group D application status on rrbcdg.gov.in")
Inside the Indian Railways' high-tech project to map defects in tracks
At present, thousands of trackmen throughout the country patrol the railway tracks every day to manually check every nut and bolt for defects
 "Inside the Indian Railways' high-tech project to map defects in tracks")
Private insurance firms make windfall from Railways' insurance scheme
Private insurance companies received a premium of around Rs 46 crore in the last two years from railway and its passengers while making a payout of only Rs seven crore in claims under the national transporter's travel insurance scheme, an RTI has found. IRCTC, which is a wholly owned undertaking of the Ministry of Railways, has entered into an agreement with three private insurance companies through limited tender - Shriram General Insurance Company Ltd, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd and Royal Sundaram General Insurance Company Ltd for its Optional Travel Insurance Scheme which was launched in September 2016 with a premium of Rs 0.92 per passenger. This facility is for confirmed/RAC railway passengers who booked e-ticket through the official website of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). Under the scheme, a sum assured is paid to the victim/family or legal heir of the victim as the case may be in case of death/injury of reserved passengers due to ..
 "Private insurance firms make windfall from Railways' insurance scheme")
RRB recruitment test 2019 from tomorrow for 1,937 posts: Details here
The computer-based test will be of a 90-minute duration and will have a total of 100 questions
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Uphill task for Railways as few private players ready for participation
In her July 5 Budget speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Railways needed Rs 50 trillion in five years to 2030
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No question of privatisation of railways: Piyush Goyal tells Parliament
FM Sitharaman in her Budget speech on July 5 had said the government may use private investment in railway tracks
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What have you done to ensure clean drinking water in trains: HC to Railways
The bench asked the lawyer for the Railways to file an affidavit indicating the steps it has taken and proposes in future for ensuring clean drinking water on its trains and stations
 "What have you done to ensure clean drinking water in trains: HC to Railways")
Govt likely to monetise Indian Railways' heritage routes and stadia
The railways heritage lines that are part of the UNESCO-accorded sites
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Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express set to be first train to be run by pvt players
The train, one of the most-awaited trains on the route, is currently parked at the Annandnagar railway station in Uttar Pradesh
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Railway union says will launch protest after Budget proposes privatisation
FM Sitharaman in her Budget speech on Friday proposed that railways should use Public Private Partnership (PPP) model for faster development
Wherever we spot opportunities, we will try to invite PPPs: Piyush Goyal
A big thrust has been given to the ease of living for the middle and lower-middle classes, said Goyal
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Railways seeks private players, plans Rs 50 trillion investments: Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget proposes pan-India transportation card for bus, rail and waterways.
