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Indian Railways on course to 100 per cent electrification, becoming world's largest green network
Indian Railways is set to achieve complete electrification of its broad gauge network soon, ahead of schedule, with a dedicated fund of Rs 6,500 crore allocated in the interim budget. This move positions Railways as the largest green railway globally, aiming to cut carbon emissions significantly by 2027-28.
With Rs 6500 cr dedicated budget in 2024-25, railway can achieve 100% electrification: Officials
India is making strides toward complete electrification of its rail network, with a dedicated budget of Rs 65,00 crore allocated for 2024-25. This move, highlighted by senior railway officials, follows the recent achievement of 95% electrification of the Broad Gauge. The electrification program not only benefits the environment but also spurs economic growth by creating jobs and reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels. The shift to electric traction is expected to cut carbon emissions by 24% by 2027-28, showcasing Indian Railways' commitment to sustainability and modernization.
Rs 6.85 cr 'irregular' payment by Railways to foreign supplier: Parliament panel
A Public Accounts Committee (PAC) report disclosed that Banaras Locomotive Works (BLW) of Indian Railways bought equipment for discontinued diesel locomotives, worth Rs 6.85 crore, from a foreign vendor in 2017. The report highlights the vendor's delayed delivery and BLW's decision to accept the equipment at a 36% discount, despite initially rejecting it. The purchase was questioned due to the cessation of diesel locomotive production and discrepancies in the assessment of spare parts requirements.
Indian Railways halve cattle hits with new fencing
It's expected the fencing will allow Vande Bharat trains to run at up to 160 kilometres per hour (kmph) on these routes.
RITES signs pact with CFM Mozambique for supply of 10 diesel locomotives
State-owned RITES Ltd has signed an agreement with CFM Mozambique for the supply of ten diesel locomotives and incidental services, with a total cost of USD 37,680,080 (Rs 314.1 crore). The contract has been finalized for the procurement of the locomotives.
Railways sets up emergency cell in Chennai, war room in Delhi to tackle 'Michaung' challenge
Southern Railways and other concerned zones have also issued a list of general instructions and emergency contact numbers for the masses in case of any exigency, including phone numbers of railway officials, medical teams, emergency vehicles, commercial control for public enquiry, tower wagon drivers along with list of DG sets, pumps, submersible sewage pumps, etc. available at various stations.
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Railways records higher equipment failures in Q1
The Indian Railways has reported an increase in equipment failures during Q1 of this financial year. The national transporter recorded over 16,000 instances of signal equipment failures during April-June 2023, marking an increase of 8.8% YoY. However, electric and diesel locomotives and engineering showed a decrease in failures compared to last year.
Tracks at Balasore accident site repaired: Minister Ashwini Vaisnaw
Officials said this implies that at least one set of railway tracks were now fit for trains, but more time will be required to fix all tracks, which include loop lines, at the Balasore accident site.
India hands over 20 diesel locomotives to Bangladesh
“This fulfils an important commitment made during the visit of Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina to India, in October, 2019," an official statement said, adding that these locomotives have been modified by the Indian side while keeping in mind the requirements of Bangladesh Railway.
170 years ago, Mumbai-Thane train set in motion India's railway saga
The maiden passenger service was hauled by three engines, inexplicably named 'Sahib', 'Sindh' and 'Sultan', which blew off loud whistles, belched out thick smoke and steam and soon chugged into the historic journey at 3.35 p.m. that day, accompanied by a resounding 21-gun salute, thunderous cheers and claps of those who witnessed the British India's first rail history.
Northeast Frontier Railway, RailTel sign MoU to install intrusion detection system to avert train-elephant collision
After 100% success of the pilot project on IDS that was undertaken by N.F. Railway in the Chalsa – Hasimara section of the Dooars area under Alipurduar Division in West Bengal and Lanka – Hawaipur section under Lumding Division in Assam, it has now been decided to install the system gradually in all other elephant corridors spread over N.F. Railway.
Railways seeks feedback from staff on urinals in locomotives
The Railways has sought feedback from its running staff on urinals to be installed in locomotives, after complaints were raised over the unhygienic conditions under which they have to answer nature's call while driving trains.
Railways to hold heritage run of world's oldest working steam locomotive EIR-21
The Express EIR 21 locomotive was originally shipped to India from England in 1855. After withdrawal from service in 1909, it was kept as an exhibit at Jamalpur workshops in Bihar for over 101 years.
BHEL to supply 6 electric locomotives to NTPC for material handling operations
While the traction motors for the locomotives will be supplied from its Bhopal plant, IGBT (Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors) based propulsion equipment will be developed and supplied by the Bengaluru unit, BHEL said in a statement.
37% of trains in India being hauled by diesel locomotives, rest by electric engines
As per annual statistical statements for the year 2019-20, total diesel and electricity consumed for running trains were 2,370.55 million litres and 13,854.73 million KWH respectively, which work out to 6.49 million litres per day of diesel and 37.96 million KWH per day of electricity, he mentioned.
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal flags off 3000 HP Cape Gauge locomotive for export to Mozambique
Indian Railways is exporting the first batch of two locomotives as part of a total order of six 3000 HP Cape Gauge locomotives and 90 stainless steel passenger coaches to Mozambique.
Cutting edge monitoring and tracking technology soon for railways
End of Train Telemetry (EoTT) facility, the technology in question, establishes communication between the locomotive and last wagon of the train and ensures the integrity of the train, which essentially means the train is running in continuity through its journey, a senior government official told ET.
Railways to prepare detailed report on corporatisation of production units, discuss it with unions
Railway unions have vehemently opposed the national transporter's decision to turn its production units into corporate entities, raising concerns about job losses.
Railways rethinking plan to convert diesel locos into electrical; to assess tech, economic viability
Addressing an online media briefing, Railway Board Chairman, VK Yadav said a high-level committee has been formed to explore the pros and cons of the conversion plan.
Indian Railways operationalises first 12,000 hp electric loco manufactured locally by Alstom
Built by French company Alstom under the government's Make in India programme at the Railways' Madhepura factory in Bihar, these engines are the highest-powered locomotives that will run on Indian rails.
Covid-19: Railway production units asked to explore possibility of manufacturing medical equipment
The ministry of railways, in consultation with production units and zonal railway workshops, has decided to use the manufacturing facilities of its production units to manufacture essential items which can be utilised for treatment of people affected by the pandemic.
Big ticket announcements, infra push highlight of railways in 2019
In 2020, the challenge will be to ensure that these best laid plans get implemented. Soon after taking charge in his second term, Goyal brought in an ambitious 100-day plan, which was a blueprint not only to revive railways' dipping finances but also to streamline the working of the national transporter.
Alstom-Railways JV struggles to meet locomotive target
The Electric Locomotive Factory at Madhepura in Bihar was one of the two major locomotive projects awarded in 2015 as part of the Make in India initiative, the second being a joint venture with GE. The Rs 20,000 crore Madhepura project was tasked with manufacturing 800 high-powered locomotives in 11years. The JV is the largest FDI in the railway sector.
Modi flags off world's first diesel to electric converted locomotive
After the flag-off from the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) campus, he also interacted with differently abled persons.
Full electrification: Trains to run at 10-15 per cent higher speeds by 2021-22
Railways is planning to convert its fleet of 5,500 diesel locomotives into electrical locomotives by 2021-22.
Snapping GE deal may cost Railways Rs 1,300 crore in penalty
While the railways doesn’t regard the penalty as a large amount, the government nevertheless expects to reach an accord with GE without resorting to termination.
General Electric top brass to meet Piyush Goyal on Bihar diesel loco unit
Railways feels the number of diesel locomotives that would be required as back up can be provided by the Railways-owned loco factory in Varanasi.
Draft emission norms for diesel locomotives in 2 weeks: CPCB
The apex pollution monitoring body told a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar that it would place the interim norms before August 30.
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