A passenger train from Mysore to Darbhanga via Perambur collided with a goods train standing at Kavarappettai railway station near Thiruvallur. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is closely monitoring the rescue operations.
Railway sources say the train collided with the rear of a stationary train. According to the available information, the passenger train collided with a goods train standing on the same track. The impact was seen more on the goods train.
According to the Ministry, while travelling, passengers celebrating Navratri often face various challenges regarding food and drink. To address these issues, Indian Railways has introduced the Navratri Special Thali at over 150 stations.
Fortunately, no train passed through this track when this fish plate was open, otherwise a major accident could have happened.
The Northeast Frontier Railway is set to operate two pairs of special trains, including a Puja special from Anand Vihar to Katihar, to accommodate increased passenger traffic during the festive season.
The incident occurred near Chandil station in Jharkhand's Saraikela district. The Chakradharpur Railway Division has set up a help desk at Tatanagar station to assist stranded passengers.
Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: The Maha Kumbh Mela is a significant Hindu event that attracts millions of devotees from across the world. Kumbh Mela 2025 is scheduled to take place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that Indian Railways will operate a total of 5,975 special trains during this year's festival season. This is a significant increase from the 4,429 special trains run last year.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on September 24, while addressing the media informed about the successful completion of installment of Kavach 4.0 in Sawai Madhopur. During the address, he briefed on further upcoming targets of Indian Railways in installing Kavach 4.0.
With this Vande Bharat Express train's operation, passengers between New Delhi and Varanasi can now choose a faster commute between the two cities.
The derailment has blocked three rail lines, and further information about the situation is being accessed by officials. Nearly 500 workers have been deployed for the job of clearing the tracks, officials said.
Namo Bharat Rapid Rail: The Railway Ministry emphasised that the Vande Metro has been designed with state-of-the-art technology and advanced features to serve a wider range of travel needs. The train offers faster journeys between mid-distance cities.
Vande Bharat Express train: One of the most anticipated trains is Hubli-Pune Vande Bharat Express which is designed to significantly reduce travel time between Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Vande Bharat Metro: The country's first Vande Bharat Metro will run on Bhuj-Ahmedabad route and it will operate 6 days a week.
The Pune-Hubli Vande Bharat Express train will have eight coaches and is designed to improve connectivity between Pune and Hubli. This train will also benefit travellers in key locations such as Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, and Karad.
The Indian Railways said three Vande Bharat trains currently run through Odisha and the number will go up to six, once the new ones are operational.
A series of deliberate sabotage attempts to derail Indian Railways has raised concerns of a larger conspiracy. Recent incidents include a gas cylinder placed on the tracks near Kanpur and cement blocks in Rajasthan.
The Kanpur Police claimed that an attempt was made to derail the Kalindi Express by placing an LPG cylinder on railway tracks.
A senior railway official confirmed that the standard three-month notice period for resigning employees will be waived in their cases. "The provision of serving a three-month notice period will not hinder the process. We have decided to expedite the resignations of both players," the official stated
According to chief public relations officer (CPRO) of East Central Railway Sharswati Chandra, an inquiry has been ordered to probe the exact cause of the incident.
Top News
Latest News
