Recently, a passenger train collided with a stationary goods train near Chennai, adding to a string of recent accidents involving Indian trains. While the number of railway accidents has decreased over the years, the implementation of safety technologies like the ‘Kavach’ automatic train protection system is still limited. The Railways’ operating ratio is also a…
The Indian Railways is embarking on a major project to ease congestion on one of its busiest routes by constructing a new rail-cum-road bridge over the Ganga River in Varanasi. This bridge, approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Union Cabinet, will be one of the largest in India, with four railway lines and a six-lane…
The Indian Railways is changing its advance reservation period policy, reducing the booking window from 120 days to 60 days starting November 1, 2024. Existing reservations made before this date will still be valid, and cancellations for bookings beyond the new 60-day limit will be allowed. Certain daytime express trains with shorter ARP durations will…
The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) is offering office spaces for lease at the Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi. The building is located in a prime area within the city and is well-connected to different parts of Delhi. The office spaces available for lease are on the first and second floors, totaling 8,871 sqm….
A total of 13 coaches of the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express derailed near Chennai after colliding with a stationary goods train, causing a fire and injuring at least 19 passengers. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) arrived to help, and stranded passengers were provided with food and water. Several trains have been cancelled or diverted due…
The Ministry of Railways has introduced a new train service connecting Sahibganj to Howrah, covering a distance of 350 km in just seven hours with a budget-friendly fare of Rs 125. This initiative aims to simplify travel and create more business opportunities and jobs in the region. Additionally, the Railway Minister has approved the stoppage…