A new attempt to derail a train has been reported in Rajasthan after a goods train collided with bike scrap placed on the tracks. The incident follows previous derailment attempts, including the Sabarmati Express and a Jodhpur-bound Vande Bharat train.
Indian Railways Latest News: The Indian Railways decided to run 40 trips of Puja special trains between Rewa-Rani Kamalapati-Rewa, Rani Kamalapati-Danapur-Rani Kamalapati and Jabalpur-Danapur-Jabalpur.
With the integration of DigiLocker to the recruitment portal, the Indian Railways can now access candidates' documents faster as the DigiLocker documents are pulled electronically from the government's records, reducing the chances of fraud and scams.
The new Vande Bharat Express sleeper train will have 16 coaches and 823 berths and there will be 11 3AC coaches (611 berths), 4 2AC coaches (188 berths), and 1 1AC coach (24 berths).
Indian Railways latest news: Starting a Goa-bound train from Bandra Terminus will benefit tourists from Western suburbs of Mumbai who are looking to visit the coastal state, a popular holiday destination.
Satish Kumar's tenure as the Chairman of the Railway Board is set to continue till August 31, 2025. He is currently serving as a Member of the Railway Board.
As per the IRCTC, the whole process of ticket booking will soon happen immediately and the commuters will get the ticket, within a short interval.
A potential derailment of the Vande Bharat train in Rajasthan's Pali district was narrowly avoided after it struck a deliberately placed cement block, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into the sabotage attempt.
According to Additional Superintendent of Police, Dharam Singh Marchal, a few bogies decoupled from the engine owing to some technical problem at around 4 am this morning.
10 long-distance trains were diverted via alternate routes due to the protest, the Central Railway said.
The rising number of train accidents in India has become a significant cause for concern. The recent initiatives by the Railway Board, such as installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras on locomotives and at key yards, reflect an urgent need to enhance monitoring and preventive measures.
IRCTC responded to Congress X's post about the rise in food complaints, asserting the comparative analysis has been done during the time of the Covid pandemic when trains were not running at their full strength.
The video from the accident spot shows that two coaches get separated from the train. Upon getting information about the split of the train, the driver timely stopped the train and flagged the accident which averted a major tragedy.
The government envisaged the idea of making India’s first indigenous semi high-speed train - Vande Bharat Express to boost ‘Make in India’ campaign. The first Vande Bharat Express train was launched on February 15, 2019.
After buying an IRCTC train e-ticket, commuters can also book Namo Bharat train tickets for up to eight travellers in a single transaction. The railways said that the option to book RRTS tickets will be available on the PNR confirmation page and through the user’s booking history.
Ahead of the festival of Raksha Bandhan, the Indian railways have cancelled 72 trains while it has diverted 22 trains, which can cause trouble for people looking to travel during the festival.
Twelve passengers were injured after they jumped from a moving train in panic near Bilpur, Uttar Pradesh, when fumes from a fire extinguisher filled the general coach department they were travelling in.
The South Western Railways said five train services have been affected, leaving several passengers stranded and some of the Bengaluru-bound passengers walked to the main road to catch buses.
The new line projects, to be completed by 2030-2031, will generate direct employment for about three crore man-days during the construction period.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tweeted a video providing information. "The New Pamban Railway Bridge - a testament to the incredible capabilities of our engineers and technicians,” he said.
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