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Gujarat Goods 16 Coaches Derailed Near Mangal Railway Station In Gujarat
In Gujarat's Dahod district. a goods train derailed near Mangal Mahudi railway station causing disruption in the rail traffic movement, on July 18. As per sources, 16 coaches of the train derailed between Mangal Mahudi - Limkheda stations, which disturbed the power supply. Furthermore, approximately 30 passenger trains were diverted and the restoration work of the rail line is in operation, said Ratlam Divisional Operational Manager Ajay… read-more
Tags: Goods Train, Railway Station, Gujarat, Passenger Trains, Railway Track
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Railways Announces High Level Inquiry In Bihar-Madhubani Train Fire Accident
The Indian Railways announced to conduct an inquiry in the Bihar's Madhubani train accident, on February 19. At 9:13 am, Swatantra Senani Express's coach caught fire, which was doused by 9:50 am. However, no passengers were harmed during the incident, informed ECR. Later, the Rail Department called for an inquiry to know the details and cause of the incident, ensuring no such incidents happen in future.
Tags: railway accident, Bihar-Madhubani, Passenger Trains, High level inquiry, Indian Railways
Courtesy: ANI
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Uttar Pradesh: Train Crashes Into Vehicles At Crossing, Kills 5
At least 5 people were reported dead after a train crashed into three vehicles at a manned level crossing on April 22 in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district. Reportedly, the crossing gate was open which led to the Lucknow-Chandigarh Super Fast Express run over a mini truck with the victims inside. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences and offered Rs 2 lakh compensation to the deceased.
Tags: UP Police, Passenger Trains, Truck-Accident, Train Accidents
Courtesy: Indian Express
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Indian Railways Replaces AC Coach Window Curtains With Roller Blinds
The Indian Railways has announced to replace the window curtains with roller blinds in all the air-conditioned cars. Earlier, a 2018 committee had advised to remove the curtains, citing they spread fire easily. However, on passengers’ complaint, the Railways had then decided to install Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals to curb the sunniness. Since the use of PDLC on mass scale would be expensive, the authorities have opted for roller blinds… read-more
Tags: Indian Railways, Air Conditioner, RAILWAY BOARD, Passenger Trains
Courtesy: Zee News
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Railways Clocks Highest Route Electrification; Fully Electric By Dec 2023
The Indian Railways has recorded the highest number of route electrification in a year, stretching over 6,015 Route Kilometre (RKM) across sections in 2020-2021. The railways carried out the electrification process at full force during the pandemic, breaking the previous record of 5,276 RKM achieved in 2018-19. Stating that over 5-times electrification was done during 2014-2021 as compared to 2007-14, the railways eyes full electrification by… read-more
Tags: Indian Railways, Electrified Route, Passenger Trains, Net Zero Emission
Courtesy: The Hindu
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Railways Orders Not To Charge Electronic Devices On Trains At Night
The Railway Board has instructed all zones to bar passengers from charging electronic devices on trains from 11PM to 5AM. The step has been taken as a precautionary measure against the increased cases of fire incidents on trains due to overcharging of electronic devices. The board has also issued guidelines against smoking and carrying inflammable items on the train. Notably, a similar order was issued in 2014 also.
Tags: Indian Railways, Passenger Trains, Fires, Railway Ministry
Courtesy: NDTV
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Indian Railways Issues Guidelines To Prevent Crimes Against Woman
Making an effort to ensure women safety, the Indian Railways has issued guidelines, including an action plan, to keep the women passengers safe. The guidelines have long term and short term goals including improved infrastructure such as CCTV surveillance and Light Masts. Moreover, it added that no staff should be allowed on trains and railway stations without proper identity cards. Reportedly, of the 23 million passengers travelling daily… read-more
Tags: Women Safety, Indian Railways, Passenger Trains, Women Travellers
Courtesy: Zee News
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Railway Ministry Announced 40 Cloned Trains to Start from September 21
On September 15, Indian Railways announced 40 clonned trains which will start its operations from September 21. This service will be available only for the waitlisted passengers, in the high demand routes with limited halts. The reservation for the cloned trains will be done within 10 days of journey. Out of 40 trains, 38 will be charged similar as 'Humsafar Express' rates, while two as 'Janshatabdi Express' rates.
Tags: Indian Railways, Cloned Trains, Covid-19, Passenger Trains
Courtesy: Live Mint
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Indian Railway Possibly To Start 100 More Trains In the Unlock 4.0 Phase
The Indian railways, would possibly start 100 more passenger trains with reference to the Unlock 4.0 relaxations. The announcement would surely make the intra-state and inter-state travel more feasible for the passengers. As per the reports, Indian railway ministry would seek permission from home ministry… read-more
Tags: Indian Railways, Passenger Trains, Piyush Goyal, unlock 4
Courtesy: Times Of India
