Kanchanjungha Express train accident: The collision took place near Rangapani station after the train had passed Siliguri, en route from NJP to Sealdah. The impact severely damaged three rear coaches
The diverted trains will either go via Jakhal-Dhuri-Ludhiana or via Ambala Cantt-Chandigarh-New Morinda-Sirhind-Sanehwal and follow a similar route in the Down direction, an official said.
Reportedly, the incident unfolded as ticketless passengers on board denied entry to a man with a reserved ticket into his coach. The man, frustrated, broke the glass on the train’s door.
The Railway Ministry analyzes data on waitlisted passengers in the PRS system to gauge the demand for train services on specific routes before making decisions to increase train trips.
ICF introduced the first semi-high-speed train, commonly known as the Vande Bharat Express, during the year 2018-19. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking its journey from New Delhi to Varanasi.
Railway Seva replied to the man's post and offered medical assistance to the woman and her child. The video of the incident has gathered criticism from internet users.
This incident throws light on the stringent need for safety protocols and maintaining the standards of the railway sector. The authorities were asked to investigate the matter thoroughly and ensure the safety and efficiency of railways.
The railways are also planning to accommodate an additional capacity of about 30 lacs passengers for the smooth movement of the festive passengers.
Indian Railways is a statutory body under the ownership of the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India that operates India's national railway system. Indian Railways runs various classes of express, passengers and suburban trains.
Odisha's Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express crash in 2023 was one of the deadliest accidents since independence. It was in 1981 that India recorded its worst train accident which occurred in Bihar. A train fell into the river Bagmati while crossing a bridge, killing over 750 people.
The introduction of the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme aims to enhance and modernize railway stations throughout the Indian Railways network. The scheme currently intends to upgrade and modernize a total of 1275 stations across the Indian Railway system.
ICF introduced the first semi-high-speed train, commonly known as the Vande Bharat Express, during the year 2018-19. It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking its journey from New Delhi to Varanasi.
The Railway Ministry has decided to extend the Bengaluru-Kannur Express till Kozhikode. This is the second time that the train is getting extended. In 2009, it was extended from Mangaluru to Kannur.
The National High-Speed Rail Corporation (NHSRCL) has announced the installation of twenty-eight seismometers along the Mumbai-Ahmedabad 'bullet train' corridor. The development comes as part of the 'Early Earthquake Detection System,' incorporating cutting-edge Japanese Shinkansen technology.
A video has gone viral on social media showing a TTE is brutally slapping a passenger onboard a Lucknow-bound train. Union Railways Minister has reacted to the incident and said there is Zero tolerance towards misconduct.
The dense fog continues to disrupt railway services and flight operations in several regions in North India. While more than two dozen trains coming to Delhi are late, as many as 30 flights departing from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport were delayed.
On Monday, the national capital woke to a thick fog, with the minimum temperature being 4 degrees Celsius in the RK Puram area. Apart from rail services, flight operations have also been affected due to the dense fog in several parts of North India.
As the cold wave continues its grip over North India with dense fog shrouding major cities, more than 20 Delhi-bound trains are expected to arrive late in the national capital. Due to the fog cover, the visibility levels in Indira Gandhi International Airport area were reduced to zero.
A passenger travelling in Indian Railways New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express train complained of smelly food served during the journey. Videos of food trays lying on the train floor went viral on social media.
As per the Northern Railways, at least five trains are running late by more than 4 hours, and two trains including Saharsa-New Delhi Vaishali Express and Ambedkarnagar-Katra Express are likely to arrive late by around 3 hours to the national capital.
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