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Rlys to triple freight traffic, follow reciprocation policy for foreign cos

It plans to procure Rs 20 billion-worth rails from the private sector for the first time in last three decades

Ticketless travel a concern, Railways can't afford it: Parliamentary panel

While the Northern Railways made maximum detections, it was Central Railway which tops the list for the recovery amount at Rs 125.13 crore

16% train trips delayed by more than an hour this year: Govt

As of April 1, 2017, there were 2,20,137 vacancies of non-gazetted staff in the railways, says Rajen Gohain

Govt mulls phasing out diesel locomotives, says will save 13,000 cr per yr

A proposal for conversion of 200 diesel locomotives to electric locomotives is under consideration

LED lights at all stations, staff colonies by March: Railways

Railways said it is a huge initiative to provide energy efficient lighting which will eventually greatly help in the conservation of environment as well

Railways plans to make all stations 100% LED lit by March-end

The railways said it was actively working to provide 100 per cent LED lighting for energy needs in railway staff colonies, stations and platforms

Indian Railways faces CAG heat on bio-toilets

The report indicated that no awareness campaign was conducted by railway zones - except Southern Railway.

Freight rolling stock needs revamp

Railway upgrade should embrace new generation wagons by involving the private sector

Indian Railways' woes: Robbers stole even mugs, fans; 1.1 mn jailed in 2016

People have been caught stealing tube lights, mugs, metal water taps, fan, towels and blankets from coaches

Tired of dirty, delayed trains? Railways to rank best & worst zones, trains

To improve service standards by encouraging competition within the organisation, trains and zones will be ranked

Railways give record rakes for coal

Power demand in the winter peaks due to heating and the use of irrigation pumps

Passenger safety in mind, TCs connected to common rail network

Board said that a ticket-checking staff is the "frontline staff" and the first to be contacted in by passengers in case of any problem and unforeseen situations like accidents, thefts, or fires

Railways sees 12% rise in e-ticketing; passengers can now book via BHIM app

Before demonetisation, around 58 per cent of reserved tickets were booked online

Govt panel says domestic steel capacity enough for Railways' needs

The committee on domestically manufactured iron and steel products for government projects

India Inc may add steam to save railway heritage assets

Currently, the railways spend about Rs 250-300 cr annually to maintain and manage its heritage assets

Indian railway equipment merits rational GST rate: Tilak Raj Seth

Executive vice-president of Siemens in India talks about the effect of GST on the industry and about the company's plans for India

Taller than Eiffel Tower, Railways launches main arch on the Chenab bridge

The iconic bridge will soar 359 metres above the bed of the River Chenab and will be 30 metres higher than the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Counting wagons

Despite an electronic system of tracking wagons, their number cannot be declared with certainty by Indian Railways

Indian Railways: New timings for 500 trains from Nov 1; know the details

Trains such as the Bhopal-Jodhpur Express will reach 95 minutes early: Indian Railways

Railways will invest Rs 3,500 crore in Jharkhand in FY18: Piyush Goyal

Says Jharkhand govt is on the path of development and has responded to the Maoist menace positively