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Kanda Express brings relief to consumers with onion supply from Nashik to Delhi

New Delhi , 17 November -In a significant development for the national capital, Delhi’s Kishanganj station on Sunday welcomed the arrival of the “Kanda Express” carrying fresh onions from Nashik. This initiative, which involves the large-scale transportation of onions by rail, ensures a reliable and cost-effective supply to various regions. The move offers a boost […]

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Railways Ordered to Compensate Passenger ₹25,000 for Poor Toilet Conditions

New Delhi , 30 October , 2024 – In a recent judgment emphasizing passenger rights and accountability, the Railways has been directed to compensate a passenger ₹25,000 due to poor toilet facilities onboard a train. This decision came after the complainant highlighted severe sanitation issues in the train’s restroom, which compromised his comfort and well-being […]

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MoU Signed to Strengthen Technical Collaboration Between Indian and Swiss Railways

New Delhi, 29 October 2024: In a move set to transform India’s railway infrastructure, Indian Railways and Swiss Railways formalized a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical cooperation aimed at improving efficiency, safety, and reliability within India’s rail system. The agreement was signed today via video conference, with Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, India’s Minister of […]

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Railways taking continuous efforts to enhance the comfort and safety of Loco Pilots

Nashik , 5 Oct , 2024- Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Railways, Information & broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology interacted with Chief Loco Inspectors during his Nasik visit. They were undergoing training at the Indian Railways Institute of Electrical Engineering (IRIEEN) , Nashik. The Minister discussed various key issues related to modernizing locomotive operations […]

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Indian Railways to operate special trains during Durga Puja, Diwali and Chhath Puja

New Delhi , 29 September , 2024– This year Indian Railways will operate festival special trains to ensure smooth travel for the passengers These special trains will be operated from Ist October 2024 to 30th November 2024. To tackle the rush during the festive season, this year Northern Railway will operate special trains. This year […]

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Indian Railways Enhances Services for Festive Season with New Coaches, Special Trains, and Security Measures

New Delhi , 27 September , 2024- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Friday the addition of coaches and special trains for Chaath Puja and Diwali to ensure easier travel for passengers. ‘This festive season, General Coach has increased in 108 trains. 12,500 coaches have been sanctioned for Chhath Puja and Diwali special trains. In […]

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Strengthen voluntarism and collective action for swachhata: Satish Kumar, CRB &CEO, Railway Board

Prayagraj , 13 September , 2024- All Zonal Railways, Production Units and Public Sector undertakings of Railways should give top priority to Swachhata and focus on visible-remarkable improvement in cleanliness level, not only at the Railway stations, but also in trains, railway colonies and Production Units.  In a meeting with senior officers of Railways and […]

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Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw’s Landmark Visit to Bengaluru’s Railway Training Institute: A New Era of Trust and Collaboration

New Delhi , 02 September, 2024 –Minister of Railways, Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw, made a historic visit to the Railway Training Institute in Bengaluru, marking a significant milestone for the institution. MoS Shri. V. Somanna and Shri. Satish Kumar, who has now become the Chairman and CEO of the Railway Board have accompanied Shri. Vaishnaw. This […]

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Railway Minister unveils Vande Bharat sleeper coach prototype, targets passenger service in three months

Bengaluru, 1 September 2024 :  On Sunday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw  unveiled the much-anticipated prototype of the Vande Bharat sleeper coach at Bharat Earth Movers Limited’s (BEML) facility. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in India’s rail transport sector, with the coach set to undergo rigorous trials for the next 10 days. Following these initial […]

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Satish Kumar: A Distinguished Career in Indian Railways Spanning Over 34 Years

New Delhi , 28 August, 2024 : Shri Satish Kumar, a distinguished officer of the 1986 batch of the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers (IRSME), has made significant contributions to Indian Railways throughout his illustrious career, spanning over 34 years. On 8th November 2022, he took charge as the General Manager of North Central […]

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