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India's worst railway disaster in decades has killed at least 275 people. Here's what we know

At least 275 people are dead and nearly 1,200 more injured after a horrific three-train pile-up in the eastern Indian state of Odisha. Here's what we know so far.

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Modi has spent billions modernising India’s trains but safety is biggest need

Though the number of railway accidents has come down in the past few years, derailment remains the main cause

The Guardian - UK

Death toll climbs to 288, over 1,000 injured in Odisha train crash: Railways

The death toll from a three-train crash in Odisha's Balasore has climbed to 288, Indian Railways said on Saturday.

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Deadly Indian rail crash shifts focus from new trains to safety

India's vast rail network is undergoing a $30 billion transformation with gleaming new trains and modern stations but Friday’s deadly train accident shows more attention should be paid to safety, industry analysts said.

Reuters

Not by ‘Vande Bharat’ alone

As far as the Indian Railways are concerned, there are many issues such as financial performance, physical performance and safety that need to be critically analysed and reviewed

The Hindu

World’s highest railway bridge to open in Kashmir soon

The bridge over the Chenab River, taller than the Eiffel Tower, will provide all-weather connectivity with the valley.

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Tourist special train from Delhi to northeast states to run on March 21; here's details with itinerary

Indian Railways will operate a Bharat Gaurav tourist train from the national capital to cover some of the northeastern states. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Railways to operate freight version of Vande Bharat trains soon

The high-speed parcel service is intended to capture high-value cargo consignments

The Hindu

Indian Railways to replace its fleet with Electric Vehicles

To create charging infrastructure at stations, office buildings, parking spaces

The Hindu

Data | Will the roll out of AC III tier economy class bring loss-making Railways back on track?

AC III tier was the only class that made consistent profits in the FY13-FY20 period, while all the other classes except AC chair car posted losses

The Hindu

Navratri 2022: Indian Railways comes up with special menu for Navratri

The Railway Ministry made the announcement through a tweet. It said that this special order will be served from 26 September to 5 October, and can be ordered from the 'Food on Track' app. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Pralhad Joshi flags off Kalaburagi-Kolhapur Express

It is the extension of Kalaburagi-Miraj Express

The Hindu

Railways likely to review use of detonators

Practice of using explosives has held on despite advancements in communication technologies

The Hindu

Flyover reconstruction in Anantapur picks up pace as railways gives nod

55% of work on the 9.2 km stretch of the road widening project is completed: official

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No changes in rules for booking tickets for children: Railways

"'An option has been given to passengers to buy a ticket and book a berth for their under five-year-old child if they want. And if they don't want a separate berth, then it is free, same like it used to be earlier," the statement from Railways said.

The Hindu

Ula Rail service to be launched from Kerala during Onam

The Hindu

Railways pays tribute to freedom fighter and body guard of Bose

Anantha Sarma joined the Azad Hind Fauz and served jail term in Bangkok

The Hindu

CAG red flags railways' waste management system

No single body or entity in Indian Railways to handle waste management related issues, says the CAG report

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Centre mulls restoration of railways concession to senior citizens, others

The Railways is also delibrating if such concessions can be given only for the general and sleeper classes or if the age limit can be tweaked upwards for senior citizen concession.

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Loss of ₹259.44 crore for Railways in 2022

A refund of approximately ₹102.96 crore was granted on account of train cancellations, between June 14 and June 30, 2022

The Hindu

Railways places order for 39,000 wheels from Chinese firm

Contract was earlier with a Ukrainian firm at a price 1.68% lesser compared to the current order which was disrupted due to the Russia- Ukraine war

The Hindu

Parliament proceedings | Senior citizens not to get back train fare discount

Senior citizens not to get back train fare discount

The Hindu

Railway innovation policy to woo startups

Aim is make them come up with solutions to improve operational efficiency and safety on Indian Railways

The Hindu

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Indian Railways announces week long celebrations

The celebration, which will take place from July 18-23, will see the selected trains being decorated and stations lit up, as well as the staging of plays and shows on freedom struggle

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For Kanwar Yatra Railways introduce special train, extend runs of trains

Indian Railways has made elaborate arrangements for devotees of the Kawar Yatra that begins today and has extended the run of two trains till Haridwar, officials have said. Read more on Dynamite News:

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