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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.

The Times of India

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Why increasing AC coaches and reducing Sleeper and Second Class is a problem for commuters | Data

Indian Railways has replaced Sleeper/2nd Class coaches w/ AC 3-tier Economy Class coaches, resulting in fewer passengers able to reserve tickets in Sleeper/2nd Class. This has led to higher costs for AC coaches & incidents of general ticket holders invading reserved compartments. Comparing 2019-20 & 2009-10, AC seats share rose…

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Indian Railways targets zero waiting lists in 4-5 years: Sources

In a bold move, the Ministry of Railways has announced its ambitious goal of eliminating waiting lists entirely in 4-5 years. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Secret ballot on November 20 and 21 for Railways, defence workers to determine support for indefinite strike

Trade unions will hold a secret ballot on November 20 and 21 among about 12 lakh Indian Railways employees and 3.9 lakh civilian workers at various defence establishments

The Hindu

SCR’s five Vande Bharat trains running to 100% capacity

Vande Bharat Express trains have become the preferred mode of transportation for youth and working class, with 56% of passengers in this category. SCR data shows 29.08% passengers are 25-34 yrs, 26.85% are 35-49 yrs & 11.81% are 60+ yrs. 7.16 lakh passengers have availed the services since introduction. Indian…

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Remains of 28 unidentified victims of Balasore train accident to be cremated in Bhubaneswar

As many as 296 persons had died in the accident. Many of the bodies were beyond recognition.

The Hindu

Wayside device detects coach faults; manual inspection draws a blank

Railways express "serious concern" over increasing spring and brake failures in running trains; implement safety measures to ensure proper investigation of high OMRS alert and brake binding cases

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Railways conducts trial run of Vande Bharat Express train from Hyderabad to Bengaluru

BENGALURU: Indian Railways conducted a trial run of Vande Bharat Express train from Hyderabad to Bengaluru, on Thursday. The train covered the distance of 610 km in 7.5 hours.

The Times of India

Indian Railways Bolsters Connectivity: Masagram station becomes key junction

KOLKATA: In a remarkable leap towards augmenting connectivity and efficiency within the vast Indian Railway network, a pivotal inspection was carried out on Sunday by Divisional Railway Manager, Sanjeev Kumar, alongside Branch Officers at Masagram Station. This strategic station, nestled in the heart of the Purba Barddhaman district in West…

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India needs efficient multi-modal transport system: President Murmu

Addressing a group of 213 probationers from different services of the Indian Railways, the President asked the officers to work collectively and make the railways a future-ready organisation

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Southern Railway achieves 43% of capital expenditure target

Southern Railway has fast-tracked its infra projects in FY 2023-24, incurring ₹4,207.16 crore capex in the first five months, meeting 43% of the target. Its investments in infrastructure, job creation, economic development, and technological advancements have a positive impact on India's growth. Indian Railways have spent 46.6% of the total…

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Morning Digest | Kharge calls meeting of INDIA bloc floor leaders on Sept 5; EC to visit Bhopal today to inspect poll measures, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

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HOCKEY | Indian Railways thumps Karnataka, lifts MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup

Railways defeat Hockey Karnataka 5-2 in 94th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup All-India hockey tournament. Pratap Lakra scores hat-trick, Udhayanidhi Stalin gives away prizes. Railways had advantage in penalty corners, cashed in chances to win.

The Hindu

Hockey Karnataka edges out Indian Army via sudden death in a semifinal thriller

Hockey Karnataka reach final of 94th MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup after beating Indian Army 4-3 in shoot-out. Indian Railways beat PNB 3-2 in other semi. Karnataka's maiden entry to tournament. Intense match with no drag-flicker in either team. Railways cruise to final.

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