RAIL THEFT
Rail passenger gets Rs 1 lakh compensation for stolen luggage during travel on Malwa Express 6 years ago
Jaya Kumari, from New Delhi, faced a prolonged struggle after her bag, containing valuables, was stolen on the Malwa Express in 2016. After eight years, a Delhi court ruled in her favor, ordering the Railways to pay her Rs 1.08 lakh for negligence. This highlights broader concerns about railway security, with data showing rising theft incidents. The ruling sets a precedent for passenger safety and service accountability.
View: How Modi govt can use Budget 2024 measures to connect India's logistical dots
India's growing economy requires strategic allocations for its logistics sector, including the development of multimodal terminals and increasing the rail share. Adoption of bi-modal technologies and zero emission trucks can help reduce emissions and lower operating costs. The focus should also be on improving logistics technology, such as digitizing customs clearance processes
Scam Alert! Malicious mobile app campaign targets IRCTC users; Check what you need to know
“Alert: It has been reported that a malicious and fake mobile app campaign is in circulation where some fraudsters are sending phishing links at a mass level and insisting users download fake ‘IRCTC Rail Connect’ mobile app to trick common citizens into fraudulent activities. People are advised not to fall prey to such fraudsters and use only IRCTC’s official Rail Connect Mobile Apps from Google Play Store or Apple App Store, and call IRCTC Customer Care on official numbers published on IRCTC official website https://irctc.co.in. Be Alert! Be Safe!" tweeted IRCTC.
Rail that supplies BMW, Ford in South Africa crippled by theft
The 740 kilometre (460-mile) double rail line is key to moving supplies in Africa’s most industrialised economy.
Goods, parcel trains to be soon 'sealed' with OTP-based digital locks to guard against theft
This system is commonly used by trucks where a smart lock is provided which is GPS enabled allowing live tracking of the vehicle to reduce pilferage and thefts. Officials said that the system will be completely based on secure OTP which will be used to both open and close carriages.
Services on Delhi Metro's Magenta Line section affected, restoration work planned at night
Replacement of cables is a time taking process that requires full access to the track without any train movement. Passengers are being informed regularly through announcements at stations and inside trains on the Magenta Line, the official said. Updates are also being provided through social media, he said.
An art sleuth from Chennai is taking on traffickers in a $10 billion black market
With encyclopedic command of the material, Kumar hunts for distinguishing marks on antiques, matching archival photographs with offerings in glossy Christie’s catalogs. His network assists police squads, busts smugglers and scrutinizes customs records. They make little money from the work, he said, leaning on volunteers to send tips through social media and conduct “hard-core background searches.”
Baggage scanning system at Delhi Metro stations being upgraded: DMRC
The advanced features in these newly-introduced baggage scanners will ensure extra safety and security to the passengers, and will also be more convenient for the elderly and women commuters while lifting up and putting in heavy baggage items for scanning, they said. Also, during the scanning, newly-installed large-size monitors with high resolution images will ensure quick and instant assessment of any explosive or arms threat.
Delhi Metro: How Phase-IV will be bigger, better, stronger
DMRC has made an extensive plan for its stations in Phase-IV, apart from other systems. These include a new texture for the building exteriors as the current one peels off and gathers dust. The new stations will have bigger escalators and elevators, improved and energy efficient lightning and better airconditioning.
In a first, rail passengers to be compensated for delays on board IRCTC's Tejas Express train
An amount of Rs 100 will be paid in case the delay is for over an hour and Rs 250 for delays of over two hours, the IRCTC said ahead of the launch of its first train.
Boundary walls to be raised at accident-prone spots along rail tracks: RPF DG
Now, RPF teams have been directed to identify areas where people generally cross railway tracks," Arun Kumar said.
2 MPs' luggage stolen during train trips; RS expresses concern
Raising the issue separately in Rajya Sabha, the two women MPs said they lost their luggage while travelling in long-distance trains.
Indian Railways: Train travel riskier as crime jumps by 34 per cent
Among the states, UP tops the chart with the maximum number of 8,293 cases, followed by Maharashtra (7,358), Madhya Pradesh (5,082), Delhi (4,306) and Bihar (2,287).
Passenger safety in mind, TCs connected to common rail network
A ceiling of Rs 300 a month has been kept for the ticket-checking staff and charges beyond that will have to be borne by the user.
First day, bad show: Taps, carpets go missing from Mahamana Express
The first Mahamana Express from Varanasi to New Delhi was flagged off by Narendra Modi in January 2016 from Varanasi junction.
DMRC chief issues directions to address few recurring issues
Singh has reviewed the operational issues of the over 200-km-long network and identified the trouble spots, mainly pertaining to signalling and power supply
Spurt in theft cases in trains and railway premises
Railways has witnessed an increase in theft cases as 21,688 thefts were reported in running trains and at platforms in 2015 as compared to 16,798 such incidents in 2014.
Rail Budget 2015: Highlights
"We want to work on goals to deliver a sustained improvement in customer experience; make railways a safer means of travel," said Prabhu.
2014 saw 16 per cent jump in crimes in Mumbai suburban rail premises
Suburban Railway premises in Mumbai witnessed a 16 per cent jump in criminal offences in 2014, a year which also saw improvement in conviction rate.
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