The train collided with the rear part of a stationary goods train causing injuries to 19 passengers. After the collision, two coaches caught fire.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a holiday for all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu on Thursday due to severe flooding in several parts of these districts in the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung.
The fire broke out in a coach of the train, which was carrying tourists from Madurai to Rameswaram. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
The page was hacked on Tuesday and "a few offensive posts were shared by the hacker," it said.
The decision was taken to avoid overcrowding at railway stations and in trains during the season of festivals.
As part of extending the relaxation, Southern Railway in a press release said all women passengers can travel in Chennai suburban trains without any time restrictions on all days of the week with effect from December 14.
Operation of train services, barring special services carrying migrant workers, tourists and students, would continue to remain suspended till the lockdown extension ending on May 17, Southern Railway said on Saturday.
7th Pay Commission: Attention! The Southern Railway of Indian Railways has sought online applications from ex-servicemen in Level 1 posts of various Safety categories on full-time contract basis under the 7th Pay Commission. But, before applying, candidates should carefully read the details.
7th Pay Commission: There's good news for ex-servicemen who are looking for a job. The Southern Railway has invited applications from eligible ex-servicemen for engagement in safety categories of Bridge Organisation, Track Machine Organisation and other similar technical safety categories on full-time contract basis under the 7th Pay Commission Pay Matrix. But before applying for the job, be aware of these critical facts.
A train carrying 2.5 million litres of water arrived in Chennai, which has been grappling with an acute water crisis over the past few months, officials said on Friday.
New Delhi: Moving ahead in line with digital India, railways today launched mobile application for paperless unreserved tickets.Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu introduced from here the mobile app for paperless unreserved ticketing for commuters in Egmore
Madurai: Madurai Division of Southern Railway has registered an earning of Rs 584.81 crore in the current fiscal, a senior official said here today.“In the last ten months of this current financial year, the earnings
Chennai: Remembering the twin blast victim Swathi Parchuri and re-dedicating itself to passenger safety, Southern Railway will observe every first working day May as “Swathi Day”, a top official said today.Participating in a condolence meeting
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