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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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Severe Waterlogging in Vadodara Division Causes Cancellation of 75 Trains Amid Gujarat Rains

Vadodara : As Gujarat continues to grapple with severe rainfall, the state has witnessed widespread flooding, which has significantly disrupted normal life. The incessant rains have caused extensive waterlogging, affecting both private and public transportation systems. Buses and trains have been particularly impacted, with several areas experiencing severe inundation of railway tracks. In response to […]

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Sabarmati Express derails near UP’s kanpur after engine strikes object on track, no injuries reported

Kanpur, August 17 2024 :  In the early hours of Saturday, 17 August, the Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express derailed near Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after the train’s engine struck an unidentified object placed on the track. The incident occurred around 2:35 a.m., leading to the derailment of 20 to 22 coaches. Fortunately, there have been no reports […]

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President of India awards President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Services & Police Medal for Meritorious Service

New Delhi , 14 August , 2024 – On the occasion of Independence Day 2024, the Hon’ble President of India has awarded President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM) to the following Officers and staff of RPF/RPSF:- President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) G.M. Eswara Rao, Principal Chief Security Commissioner, […]

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Railways to Provide Full Support to Dera Radha Soami Management: Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu

New Delhi, August 13, 2024: Indian Railways has pledged full support to the Dera Radha Soami Satsang (RSSB) management, particularly in enhancing infrastructure at the Beas railway station in Punjab. Beas is a crucial hub for RSSB followers, with significant traffic during both Satsang events and regular days. Following a high-level meeting between Dera Radha […]

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