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Kanchanjunga Accident: Vande Bharat comes under fire, Oppn demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation
Kanchanjunga Express Train Accident: The collision between the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express and a goods train near New Jalpaiguri has resulted in at least 15 deaths. Occurring around 9 am, the incident is attributed to a possible signal disregard by the goods train. Amid the tragedy, Vande Bharat and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw trended on social media, with opposition leaders criticizing the government for prioritizing the Vande Bharat trains over rail safety. An investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident.
Bengaluru Metro's Yellow line gets a boost: Titagarh rail systems to deliver first trainset in August
Titagarh Rail Systems Limited has started producing trainsets for the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited's Phase 2 Yellow Line project, a contract with China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation. The first trainset is scheduled for delivery in August 2024. The contract, initially signed in December 2019, faced delays and CRRC sought additional time for delivery.
Modi 3.0's agenda for Indian Railways: Focus on capacity expansion with new Vande Bharat, Amrit Bharat trains and reduced wait times
The Modi-led NDA government's third term focuses on infrastructure development, with Indian Railways enhancing passenger and cargo capacity. Key areas include increasing capacity, reducing waitlists, introducing new trains like Vande Bharat and Amrit Bharat, and enhancing safety measures. Modernization efforts aim to improve the passenger experience, with initiatives like the new sleeper variant of the Vande Bharat Express. The Integral Coach Factory is tasked with domestically producing bullet trains, reflecting a commitment to 'Make in India' and infrastructure growth
'Made in India' bullet trains with top speed of 250 kmph in making
The Indian Railways has assigned the Integral Coach Factory (ICF) to manufacture two standard-gauge bullet trains this fiscal year, aiming to address delays in negotiations with Japanese suppliers over costs. These bullet trains, capable of speeds up to 250 kmph, will operate on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail corridor. Built on the Vande Bharat platform, the trains face tight delivery timelines. The project has been delayed due to land acquisition issues, and experts believe achieving the target speed within this fiscal year is challenging.
Vande Metro trial runs to begin in July 2024
The trains will focus on carrying passengers between large urban centres and satellite cities, running on existing tracks of Indian Railways. "Vande Metro trains are oriented towards high acceleration with frequent stoppages. These trains will have 12 coaches each, large automatic doors with side seats," an official working on the project told ET.
Chennai Metro will get first driverless metro train soon: Here is the latest update
Chennai Metro Rail Limited introduces autonomous trainsets on phase-2 corridor 4 with unique features like standing perch seats, CCTV cameras, and regenerative braking system. The trains will extend to 116.1 km with an 80 km/h operational speed.
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Railway Minister unveils body structure of Vande Bharat sleeper variant
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the body structure of Vande Bharat's sleeper coaches at BEML. The sleeper version will have improved comfort features, and BEML achieved a milestone in manufacturing sleeper coaches with passenger comfort and compliance with safety requirements.
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurates new sleeper car at BEML
The Indian Railways, under the guidance of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, is developing the Vande Bharat sleeper transit, aiming to enhance passenger comfort during overnight travel. BEML has begun production of the first Vande Bharat Express sleeper prototype, set to surpass the standards of Rajdhani Express trains. The project includes plans for 10 train sets, with features like better berths, sensor-based lighting, and improved night lighting. These trains will significantly reduce travel time on popular routes, offering a new level of comfort and convenience to passengers.
Alstom delivers first indigenously manufactured trainset for Meerut Metro project
French multinational rolling stock manufacturer Alstom on Friday said it has delivered the first indigenously manufactured trainset for Meerut Metro to the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC). The company, in a statement, said the delivery of the trainset is part of a contract signed by Alstom in 2020 for the delivery of 210 cars for the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS).
Alstom commences production of driverless trainsets for Chennai Metro Phase II
French multinational Alstom has started production of driverless trainsets for the Chennai Metro Phase-II from its Sricity facility. The project, valued at 124 million euros, aims to deliver 36 trainsets, each with three cars, capable of operating at 80 kmph. The trains will run on the 26-km corridor linking Poonamallee Bypass to Light House via 28 stations.
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The global investment bank maintained a buy rating on Coal India but raised the target price to Rs 450 from Rs 425 earlier.
Railway readies faster non-AC Amrit Bharat trains
An official statement said these non-AC trains will have 22 coaches with 12 Second Class 3- Tier Sleeper Class, eight General Second Class coaches, and two Guard Compartments. The maximum permissible speed of these trains is 130 kilometres per hour (kmph). Railway Minister Vaishnaw said Prime Minister Modi will ‘most probably flag off this train from Ayodhya.’ “It will be on General run for a up to five months to identify any shortcomings and technical challenges,” he said while noting that these trains will eventually ply to all states of the country.
'Kavach fitted in Varanasi-New Delhi Vande Bharat has no safety benefit at present'
These sections are Lingamapalli-Vikarabad-Wadi and Vikarabad-Bidar section (265 route km); Manmad-Mudkhed-Dhone-Guntkal section (959 route km) and Bidar-Parbhani section. Vaishnaw also stated that presently Kavach tenders have been awarded for Delhi-Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah corridors of approximately 3,000 route km and the work is in progress on these routes.
Alstom debuts modern signalling system with launch of RRTS
rime Minister Narendra Modi had flagged off the first Namo Bharat train on a 17-km stretch of the Delhi-Meerut RRTS between Sahibabad and Duhai Depot on Friday. "The European Train Control System (ETCS) signalling system will not only facilitate inter-operability but will also allow to optimise the usage of existing infrastructure, thus reducing the waiting time for passengers," a statement from Alstom-India said.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad high-speed corridor: Trains to zip through Zaroli tunnel at 350 kmph
The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) plans to build six more tunnels on the 508-km route between Mumbai and Ahmedabad that will be connected with state-of-the-art Shinkansen trainsets to be procured from Japan. "What makes us celebrate it is that it is the first tunnel in India through which a train with a speed of 350 kmph will pass," S P Mittal, Chief Project Manager of the Valsad section, said.
BHEL pays final dividend of Rs 88 crore to govt of India for FY23
) State-owned engineering firm BHEL on Thursday said it has paid Rs 88 crore as final dividend to Government of India for fiscal year 2022-23.
RAPIDX starts operation at 160 kmph, covers 17 km distance in 12 mins, public opening soon
Empty RAPIDX trains have started testing for technical issues on the 17-kilometre priority section between Sahibabad and Duhai depot, with trains running at up to 160 km/h, enabling the distance to be covered in 12 minutes. The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor will allow riders to travel Delhi to Meerut within an hour when it opens to the public in 2025, with trains running every 15 minutes.
Vande Bharat trains to cover all states by June: Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
All states will be covered by Vande Bharat trains by June, according to India's Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The government aims to link 200 cities with the Vande Bharat service by mid-2022. Vande Bharat Express was launched in February 2019 and has onboard features including GPS-based passenger information systems, retractable footsteps, and zero-emission vacuum bio-toilets.
Vande Bharat Train: Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory fails to deliver even one train set against target of 32 for FY 22-23
Railways' premier production unit, the Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, failed to deliver even one Vande Bharat train in 2022-23 against a projected target of 32, documents have revealed, with the unit blaming its suppliers for not providing electrical components for the train sets.
BHEL-led consortium bags order to supply 80 sleeper class Vande Bharat trains worth over Rs 9,600 crore
BHEL-led consortium has got an order worth over INR 9,600 crore to supply 80 sleeper class Vande Bharat trains to Indian Railways in the span of six years. All existing Vande Bharat trains currently have chair car and executive chair car classes, about which sleeper class has been in great demand for long routes.
Rail Vikas Nigam shares jump 7% on winning multiple orders
The company's JV also received Letter of Award (LoA) from the Ministry of Railways for the manufacturing cum maintenance of Vande Bharat Train sets including up-gradation of the government manufacturing units & train-set depots.
Rail Vikas Nigam shares rise 4%. Here's why
As per Trendlyne data, the average target price of the stock is Rs 61, which shows a downside of 10% from the current market prices. The consensus recommendation from two analysts for Rail Vikas Nigam is a strong buy.
Alstom begins production of light-weight Movia metro passenger trains for Bhopal, Indore metro projects
Of the 52 trainsets of 3-car configuration each, 27 trainsets will be for Bhopal and 25 trainsets for Indore. These trains are capable of operating at a top speed of 80 km/hr, across the 31 km line in Bhopal with 30 stations and the 31.5 km line in Indore with 29 stations. This is the second such combined order in India for Alstom after the Agra and Kanpur metro projects.
Stocks in news: Bajaj Finserv, Axis Bank, HAL, Bharat Forge, Delhivery
The Board of Hindustan Aeronautics will meet on March 10 to consider and approve a second interim dividend for the financial year 2022-23. In other news, the union cabinet has approved the procurement of 70 HIT-40 basic trainer aircraft from HAL for the Indian Air Force for Rs 6,800 crore.
Alstom hands over first Rapid Rail trainset to NCRTC
In 2020, Alstom was awarded the contract worth 436 million Euros to design, build, and deliver 210 regional commuter and transit train cars along with comprehensive maintenance services for 15 years.
Alstom delivers Made-in-India trainset for Kanpur Metro
The first prototype train of the Kanpur and Agra Metro projects has been inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The train sets were provided by French multinational rolling stock manufacturer Alstom.
Chinese company disqualified for Vande Bharat trainsets project
Now there are only two valid bids of BHEL and Medha Servo Drives. Medha, which had got the contract for the manufacturing for the first two such trains, has quoted the lowest bid, sources said.
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