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Why are so many of India’s elephants being hit by trains?

The use of AI and ‘animal flyovers’ could prevent hundreds of wild elephants dying as railways cut through their habitat, say wildlife experts

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Lok Sabha elections | Include KRCL merger with Indian Railways in their manifestos, passenger associations tell political parties

Passenger associations urge political parties to promise merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways in poll manifesto for development of coastal Karnataka.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | U.S. probing Gautam Adani, Group over potential bribery; BRS MLC K. Kavitha arrested after ED searches, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 16, 2024

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PM Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat trains today; check routes and all details

It's indeed a great day for Indian Railways and train lovers today! 10 new Vande Bharat trains have been flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, thereby bringing the total count to more than 50 and expanding the network to cover 45 nationwide routes.

The Times of India

If State is willing, Indian Railways can execute suburban rail project: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Indian Railways ready to execute Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project faster than State government, open to discussions for takeover.

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International Women’s Day: All-woman crew operate Rajya Rani Express from Mysuru to Bengaluru

Rajya Rani Express operated by all-woman crew in Mysuru to Bengaluru to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024.

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Railways' policies being framed keeping only the rich in mind: Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that policies for Indian Railways were being framed by the government keeping only the rich in mind

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Arvind Srivastava appointed GM for SWR

Arvind Srivastava, Indian Railways Stores Services (IRSS) of 1987 batch took over as General Manager, South Western Railway, on Friday.

The Hindu

Railways has seen unprecedented growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, says Joshi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi praises Indian Railways' growth under PM Modi, highlighting massive infrastructure projects and electrification achievements.

The Hindu

Indian Railway network has seen significant improvement in last 10 years, says BYR

Shivamogga Indian Railways sees historic growth under PM Modi, with upgrades to stations and infrastructure projects.

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TRAI nod notwithstanding, Cabinet approves spectrum for Railways

The Union Cabinet approves Indian Railways' request for free wireless spectrum to enhance passenger safety and data transfer capacity.

The Hindu

Rouse Avenue Court grants interim bail to Lalu Yadav's wife Rabri Devi, daughters in Land-for-Jobs scam case

The Rouse Avenue Court here on Friday granted interim bail to former Bihar CM Rabri Devi and her daughters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav in connection with the Land-for-Jobs scam case till the next date of hearing. Read further on Dynamite News:

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94% of broad gauge network has been electrified, says Railways Minister

94% of Indian Railways' Broad Gauge Network has been electrified, with ₹43,346 crore spent on electrification.

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Rajasthan women's team wins silver medal at 35th Federation Cup Handball Championship

JAIPUR: Defending champions Rajasthan had to face defeat against Indian Railways in the title clash of the women's category of the four-day 35th Federation Cup Handball Championship which concluded in Sangli (Maharashtra) on Wednesday.

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Medical care on India’s trains is running late, with passengers at risk | Explained

The Indian Railways must address medical emergencies for its high passenger throughput, but current provisions are inadequate. Importantly, the medical kits onboard many moving trains still contain items defined by a 1995 standard, rather than the latest 2017 standard.

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Indian Railways on the right track to become no. 1 in the world, says Union Minister

Indian Railways, ranked fourth globally, is set to become the top railway system with significant upgrades and developments, says Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy

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RLDA invites bids for land development at Dharmavaram

Indian Railways' Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) is inviting bids for the lease of commercial development land in Hyderabad, with a reserved price of ₹9.1 crore, accessible from all parts of the city.

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Cabinet approves Railway MoU with USAID for energy efficiency

MoU signed to support Indian Railways in achieving Mission Net Zero Carbon Emission by 2030, with focus on long-term energy planning, deployment of RE plants & e-mobility.

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Rajasthan: India's first high-speed railway trial track to be ready by Oct 2024

India's first dedicated fast railway trial track is set to be ready by October 2024 in Rajasthan's Didwana district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Badminton National Championship | Lakshya Sen will be the star attraction

Lakshya Sen to compete in 76th Inter-State-Inter-Zonal & 85th Senior National Badminton Championships, with AAI & Indian Railways teams as favourites.

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Watch | More AC seats, less sleeper coaches: Is Indian Railways on the right track?

The reasons why the Indian Railways is reducing sleeper coaches and adding more AC coaches and a look at the financial situation of the railways

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After coastal Karnataka, people in Maharashtra’s Konkan region demand merger of Konkan Railway with Indian Railways

People in Coastal Karnataka and Konkan region of Maharashtra demand merger of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. (KRCL) with Indian Railways due to lack of funds. Konkan Vikas Samiti and Ratnagiri-Sindhudurg MP wrote to Railway Minister, highlighting KRCL's inadequacies and financial constraints, and demanding its merger for seamless travel, dedicated freight…

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Kavach has been deployed in three sections in South Central Zone: Railway Minister

Kavach, an indigenously developed automatic train protection system, has been deployed in three sections in South Central Railway zone along with 139 locomotives

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Indian railways achieves 1015.6 tonnes of freight loading till November 2023

A total of freight loading of 1015.669 tonnes was achieved by Indian Railways against last year’s loading of 978.724 tonnes, on cumulative basis from April – November 2023. This is an improvement of approximate 36.945 tonnes over last year’s loading for the same period. Railways have earned ₹110007.5 crore against…

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Tribals restive in Rourkela as ‘long-drawn battles to reclaim our land seem to have no end in sight’

Tribals threaten economic blockade over land acquisition: ASC president Deme Oram says unutilised land acquired for Indian Railways project should be returned to tribals; RSPMYDC backs call.

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