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"Special arrangements made for devotees," says Railway Minister Vaishnaw ahead of Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced special arrangements for the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, including 315 special trains for devotees from states like Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, covering Odisha. Additionally, the Railway Ministry is establishing a holding area for 15,000 people, complete with toilets and a temporary ticketing center. Vaishnaw emphasized preparations for accommodating 1.5 million devotees. President Draupadi Murmu is also expected to visit. Previously, thousands attended Snana Purnima at the Jagannath Temple, where deities underwent ceremonial baths.
Railways to revise Rs 31,000 cr wagon procurement plan
The Indian Railways has revised its ₹31,418 crore wagon procurement plan after supplier Modern Industries failed to fulfill a contract. The plan, which aimed to supplement the 300,000 existing wagons on the network, was placed with seven suppliers in July 2022. The largest order was placed with Titagarh Wagons for 24,177 units. Modern Industries was supposed to supply 9,242 wagons for ₹3,776.35 crore, but the order was scaled down to 3,151 wagons for ₹1,287.54 crore last month under force majeure conditions.
Watch: Railways conduct high-speed trial on world's tallest Chenab Rail Bridge. Goosebumps Guaranteed
Indian Railways achieved a milestone with a successful high-speed trial on the Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge in Jammu and Kashmir. This marks progress towards starting rail operations on the Reasi-Baramulla route. The trial covered a 46-km electrified section, including nine tunnels, demonstrating technological advancements. The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link project aims to integrate Kashmir with national rail networks, enhancing connectivity and economic prospects.
Railways to run 315 special trains during Ratha Jatra
The Ministry of Railways will also make arrangements for the accommodation of 15,000 devotees in Puri for the festival, he said. The special trains have been planned from Badampahad, Rourkela, Baleswar, Sonepur and Daspalla, Junagarh Road, Sambalpur, Kendujhargarh, Paradeep, Bhadrak, Angul, Gunupur, Bangiriposi on Gundicha Jatra, the East Coast Railway (ECoR) said in a statement.
Engine, few coaches of Ernakulam-Tata Nagar Express detach from main train in Thrissur
The engine of the Ernakulam-Tata Nagar Express separated from the main body of the train in central Kerala on Friday morning. Railway sources reported that the detachment occurred at the third coach around 9:30 am. The incident did not cause injuries, and the problem was resolved promptly, allowing the train to continue its journey. The exact cause of the separation is under investigation by railway officials.
Railway launches Sangyaan App to provide in-depth info on three new criminal laws
Besides section-wise analysis and advanced search tools, the app includes other essential legal acts and rules related to railway security, including the Railway Protection Force Act, 1957, the Railway Act, 1989, the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966, and the RPF Rules, 1987.
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Railway Board reduces speed of Vande Bharat, Gatiman Express trains to 130 kmph
The letter specifically mentions three trains - train number 20171/20172 (New Delhi-Rani Kamalapati Vande Bharat Express), 22470/22469 (Hazrat Nizamuddin-Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express) and train number 12049/12050 (New Delhi-Virangana Lakshmibai Jhansi Gatiman Express).
Fact Check: IRCTC clears false claims about e-tickets bookings; All you need to know
The spokesperson said up to 12 tickets per month can be booked from an individual's account and if the account-holder is Aadhar-authenticated, he can book 24 tickets per month, provided at least one of the travellers on each ticket is also Aadhar-authenticated.
Railways successful trial run on world's highest Chenab rail bridge: In pics
Indian Railways achieved a milestone with the successful trial run on the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, touted as the world's highest railway bridge. Spanning between Sangaldan in Ramban district and Reasi, the bridge is set to revolutionize rail connectivity in the region.
RVNL wins Rs 191.53 crore contract from the South Eastern Railway
Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) secured a Rs 191.53 crore contract from South Eastern Railway for a 132 KV traction substation project. The project aims to support a 3000MT loading target on the Raj Khaswan, Nayagarh-Bol section within 18 months. RVNL, a PSU under the Ministry of Railways, reported a 33.16 per cent profit increase in Q4FY24, with revenues rising by 17.38 per cent. Its stock price surged by 5.77 per cent on June 21, 2024.
Kanchanjunga Express accident: ECR suspends issuing of T/A 912, directs drivers to maintain caution
The East Central Railway (ECR) has suspended the T/A 912 written authority letter for train drivers to cross signals in case of automatic signal failure. The decision was taken at a safety meeting, following a Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision that killed 10 people. The ECR's circular stated that the T/A 912 would not be issued until further advice, and instead, the provision of G&SR 9.02 will be used for double line.
Vande Bharat's 'raftaar' to increase: Mission Raftaar, new Vande Bharat speed, route, details
The speed of Vande Bharat and Shatabdi Express in two key routes are likely to increase by August 15, which is within two months. The Railway Board has directed the concerned divisions to finish all work by June 30, The Times of India reported.
Railways: Why Kavach, which could've prevented Kanchanjunga accident, is taking so long to be installed
Kavach: The basic reason why the installation of this technology is taking time is because deploying it is a complex process, particularly because it has to be installed on existing networks without disrupting train schedules.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad Vande Bharat, Shatabdi trains to touch 160 kmph soon
Vande Bharat and Shatabdi trains on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad rout will operate at 160 kmph from August 15. Railway Board instructed Mumbai and Vadodara divisions to complete necessary work by June 30 for confirmatory oscillograph car runs. COCR is initiated to boost speeds above 120 kmph. Indian Railways project aims to expedite travel on busy routes. Current travel times are 5 hrs 15 mins (Vande Bharat) and 6 hrs 35 mins (Shatabdi) for the 491 km route. The increase in speed will potentially save 30 minutes.
Cockroach found in food served in Vande Bharat train. IRCTC apologises
A couple found a cockroach in their meal on the Vande Bharat train. This was not the first incident of its kind on the Vande Bharat train. In February, a passenger named Dr. Shubhendu Keshari also found a dead cockroach in the food while traveling from Kamlapati to Jabalpur Junction.
Kanchanjunga Express accident: Initial probe blames lapses by goods train crew, Jalpaiguri division's operating dept
The Kanchanjunga Express accident in West Bengal, India, resulted in the death of at least 10 people, including the passenger train's guard and the goods train's pilot. The collision occurred near Rangapani station, 30 km from New Jalpaiguri station, causing four rear compartments of the Kanchanjunga Express to derail. The Railway Board chairperson Jaya Varma Sinha claimed the collision occurred because the goods train disregarded the signal.
Kanchanjunga accident: Reason was wrong manual signalling, not pilot who died, railway experts affirm
Manual authorisation issued wrongly led to the fatal accident, rail experts insist. The pilot of the freight train was given the go-ahead wrongly at the station, and the authorisation he got did not require him to reduce speed at that stretch.
Kumaraswamy discusses Bengaluru-Sathy railway line with Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Steel & Heavy Industries Minister HD Kumaraswamy met Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to discuss the implementation of a 260-km railway line between Bengaluru and Sathyamangalam (Sathy) in Tamil Nadu. The project was originally sanctioned in 1996 during HD Deve Gowda's tenure as Prime Minister. The proposed line would branch off at Hejjala on the Mysuru-Bengaluru sector, passing through several key locations including Chamarajanagar and potentially extending further to Sathyamangalam.
Kavach implementation progressing rapidly on 3,000 km routes: Railways
The Railway Ministry faced criticism for delays in implementing the Automatic Train Protection System, Kavach, developed by RDSO. The Agra division has successfully implemented Kavach on an 80-km stretch for trials. Jaya Verma Sinha and railway officials inspected a Kavach trial in Vande Bharat train. The system aims to prevent accidents by automatically applying brakes in emergencies.
Indian Railways announces 13,000 new assistant loco pilot vacancies
The Railway Board has approved 18,799 vacancies for assistant loco pilots (ALP), as per instructions sent to general managers of all Zonal Railways. This represents more than a threefold increase compared to the 5,696 ALP vacancies announced in January 2024.
Indian Railways creates 13,000 new jobs for train drivers after West Bengal accident
According to instructions issued to general managers of all Zonal Railways, 18,799 vacancies for assistant locopilots (ALP) have been approved by the Railway Board. This is over 3.3 times the 5696 vacancies for ALP notified in January 2024.
Kanchanjunga Express Accident: Railway safety chief launches probe
The Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety-Northeast Frontier Railways, Janak Kumar Garg, has begun an investigation into the Kanchanjunga Express accident, which resulted in 10 deaths. The investigation will begin in the afternoon, and the Station Master of Rangapani will be questioned. The Railways authority has admitted that the automated signalling system was not working, and the investigation will focus on the reasons behind the increased speed.
1.52 lakh safety category posts vacant, says Railways in RTI reply
The Indian Railways faces a significant vacancy of over 1.5 lakh posts out of around 10 lakh sanctioned under the safety category, according to the Railway Ministry's response to an RTI application. This includes critical roles like train drivers and signal maintainers crucial for safe train operations.
Train services resume at Darjeeling accident site
Train services resumed on the railway line in Phansidewa, Darjeeling, where the Kanchenjunga Express accident occurred, killing 8 and injuring around 25. Restoration work started immediately after the accident, with workers striving to restore the line despite heavy rainfall. The accident involved a goods train colliding with the Kanchenjunga Express from behind. Several trains under the Northeast Frontier Railways were cancelled or diverted. The Kanchenjunga Express, with unaffected coaches, arrived at Sealdah station in Kolkata after the completion of restoration work.
CRS to conduct 2-day inspection of railway line as 'dream project' inches closer in J-K
Commissioner of Railways Safety D C Deshwal to inspect the Sangaldan-Reasi section, featuring the world's highest steel arch rail bridge over Chenab. Union Minister Jitendra Singh anticipates completion of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link by year-end.
Railway Board sets up committee, holds meeting to ascertain why drivers violate speed restrictions
The Railway Board has formed a committee to investigate train drivers' violations of speed restrictions between stations, prompted by recent incidents where drivers exceeded limits at a river bridge under maintenance. Loco pilots of Gatiman Express and Malwa Express were involved. A circular was issued, calling for review and input from loco pilots to ensure adherence to speed restrictions for safe train operations. Suggestions include improved communication and visual aids for better compliance.
Vande Sleeper trials in coming two months: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Vande Bharat trains currently being used have only chair seating, limiting their use to daytime routes which are covered in a few hours. The sleeper variants will bring offer more comfort for passengers undertaking longer journeys.
Ashwini Vaishnaw tells rail officials to take immediate steps to resolve overcrowding in trains
"A detailed discussion on all issues related to passenger safety and amenities took place. The special focus of the meeting was on ways to improve services as well as punctuality of trains and avoid overcrowding by identifying busy routes and introducing special trains on them," a senior railway official, who attended the meeting, said.
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