Friday, 24 March, 2023
TopicIndain Railways

Topic: Indain Railways

India, Nepal review progress of key cross-border railway projects

PTI -
The two countries signed an SOP and MoU to ensure early start of the rail services and also discussed the ongoing works on two broad gauge railway lines, the MEA said.

Fire breaks out in Dehradun-Delhi Shatabdi Express coach, all passengers safe

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A total of 35 passengers in the coach were shifted and adjusted in other coaches. The train has departed for destination, Indian Railways said.

All about Mil Rail — Railways wing whose officer received an Army award for the first time

Sanya Dhingra -
Group ‘C’ officer Amresh Kumar Choudhary, who was closely involved in managing operations in the aftermath of Pulwama attack, was conferred Chief of Army Staff Commendation Friday.

BJP sets up talks between farmers, Rajnath & Goyal to end deadlock over Punjab train services

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BJP leader Harjeet Singh Grewal says protesting farmers were invited to Delhi, but farmers say they only got 'feelers'. Passenger & goods train services to Punjab were suspended in October.

Govt approves restructuring of Railways Board, appoints VK Yadav as its first CEO

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The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the restructuring of the Railway Board, whose strength has been cut from eight to five as part of large scale reforms.

Railways to run more special trains, consent sought from state governments

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The Railway ministry spokesperson did not say how many trains will be added to the network.

Govt says ad put out by private agency for 5,285 vacancies in railways is fake

Taran Deol -
The advertisement, posted by Avestran Infotech, asks applicants to deposit an online fee of Rs 750 by 10 September.

PMO to ‘intervene’ in Rs 1,500 cr signalling project as tender cost becomes a red flag

Sanya Dhingra -
The project stems from an MoU signed between Railways and REL in June last year, and aims to overhaul India’s antiquated manual signalling system.

CCTV monitoring, powerless water coolers — Railways to launch 20 innovations by employees

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In 2018, the Railways launched a dedicated portal to solicit the good ideas attempted by its employees across zones, aiming to implement some of them across its network.

UP, Delhi, Telangana ask Railways for isolation coaches 2 months after launch

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The train coaches are equipped with oxygen cylinders, blankets, medical supplies, sterilized berths for the safety and convenience of Covid-19 patients.
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In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

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As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

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