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Passenger bodies from Kerala seek a better deal from Railway

Passenger associations demand Southern Railway to enhance MEMU services, speed up track-doubling, and improve train facilities in Kerala.

The Hindu

Two MPs urge Railway Minister to sanction a new project connecting Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

MPs appeal to Railway Minister for a new project connecting Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, benefiting various sectors and communities.

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Telangana DGP holds review meeting with top railway officials

Hyderabad ADG of Railways and Road Safety plans to increase security measures at railway stations, including sniffer dogs and CCTV cameras.

The Hindu

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Land-for-Job scam case | RJD chief Lalu Prasad appears before ED for questioning

Bihar News: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav appears before ED for questioning. The Enforcement Directorate is questioning Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad in the land-for-job scam case

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Railway land lease: Pralhad Joshi warns Surjevala of legal action

Taking exception to his name being dragged into the issue of leasing out Railway Land at MTS colony in Hubballi by Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi has termed Mr. Surewala’s statement as ‘childish and foolish’ and has warned of legal…

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18 Delhi-bound trains running late as fog impacts visibility

As many as 18 Delhi-bound trains were reported running behind schedule due to fog, railway officials said on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Contract Railway employee arrested for sexually assaulting U.K. tourist on train

The Railway Police in the city on Saturday arrested a contract employee of the Indian Railways for sexually assaulting a 30-year-old woman traveller from the United Kingdom on Hampi Express between Hosapete and Bengaluru on Wednesday. The accused took advantage of her sickness, offered help, and sexually assaulted her, according…

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A train project not on track

The South Coast Railway Zone project is nowhere close to seeing the light of day

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'Second New Delhi-Varanasi Vande Bharat dons saffron colour, has new features': Railway Min.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to flag off second Vande Bharat train between Varanasi and New Delhi with superior passenger amenities & saffron colour on December 18.

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Railway Board’s nod awaited for doubling 46-km Thuravoor-Ambalappuzha rail track

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Railway pensioners’ adalat held in Mysuru

Mysuru Division of Southern Western Railways organised All India Pension Adalat chaired by Divisional Railway Manager Shilpi Agarwal, disposing off 19 cases & examining 3. 30 pensioners attended.

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Youths skilled under 'Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana' are not preferred for railway jobs: Vaishnaw

Rail Kaushal Vikas Yojana launched in 2021 to empower 18-35 year olds with entry-level skill training & certificates to enhance employability & entrepreneurship.

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RTI reply on line doubling between Mangaluru Central and Mangaluru Junction Stations amuses patrons

Southern Railway’s Palakkad Division claims that the Mangaluru Central-Junction line is already doubled, though 1 km stretch is still single. Patrons have been demanding doubling of the line to operate more trains towards Bengaluru and Mumbai. Railways say there is no need for doubling as of now due to lack…

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Train accident in Andhra Pradesh's Kantakapalli happened due to human error: Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

VISAKHAPATNAM: Union Minister for Railways and Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has attributed the Kantakapalli accident to human error, stating that an inquiry is underway to investigate the incident.

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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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Southern Railway simplifies process for approval of packaged products to be sold at railway stations

Southern Railway: Pioneering initiative simplifies approval process for PAD & PDW products sold at static stalls. Walk-in basis for manufacturers & franchisees to seek approval throughout the year, promoting dynamic business environment. #EaseOfDoingBusiness #SouthernRailway

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287 km circular rail network to come up on the outskirts of Bengaluru

To curb traffic problems in the city, the Ministry of Railways has proposed to develop a circular rail network of around 287 km on the outskirts of Bengaluru

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Revising Vande Bharat schedule will help avoid late running of other trains, says passenger association

Friends on Rails urge Railway to revise Vande Bharat Express schedule to avoid late running of other trains in Alappuzha. Passengers deplore Railway's stand on issue, citing detention of Ernakulam-Kayankulam train for over 40 mins. Rescheduling of Venad Express affects passengers. Suggestion to revise schedule of express trains to minimize…

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Ernakulam-Kayamkulam train passengers protest against halting of trains to make way for Vande Bharat Express

Passengers stage protest in Ernakulam-Kayamkulam express over schedule change to accommodate Vande Bharat trains; MP Ariff to take up issue with Railway Minister, Board Chairman.

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Police catch security guard flaunting pistol and bullet strap on moving train in Karnataka

Alert Railway police caught a 53-year-old security guard for allegedly flaunting a pistol and a bullet strap on a Hosapete-Bengaluru train

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Steam and sparkle: 6 of the best Christmas railway journeys in the UK

From Santa Specials for excited children to a luxury Yuletide Evening Express for the grownups, these colourful trips will get you into the festive spirit

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Railway staff collect ₹24.5 lakh penalty in 12-hour drive in Vijayawada Division

SCR Vijayawada division held a 12-hr ticket-checking drive, realising ₹24.5 lakh penalty from 3,484 cases. 1,641 cases pertained to ticketless travel, 1,825 to irregular travel. 135 staff checked 48 trains, ₹8.68 lakh realised at Vijayawada Railway Station alone. Unauthorised vendors booked & penalised ₹45,000. Drive aimed to curb ticketless, irregular…

The Times of India

Use drones for surveillance to curb sand mining at Julie Island: Bombay HC

MUMBAI: Observing that steps taken so far cannot be said to be satisfactory in tackling the serious issue of illegal sand mining near Mumbai, the Bombay high court directed police to bring in drones for surveillance, set up watchtowers near two railway bridges at Mandvi and Saphale, set time-lines and…

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Concern at slow progress of Railway track maintenance works in Thiruvananthapuram Division

Southern Railway expresses concern over slow progress of track maintenance in Thiruvananthapuram Division. Allegations of staff misuse and unauthorised absence. Railway sources say many recruited for track maintenance, LiDAR survey to identify curves to increase train speed to 130/160 kmph.

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Morning Digest | ‘Overshot’ main cause of fatal accident in Andhra Pradesh, suspect Railway officials; ED summons Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi excise policy case, and more

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