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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Times of India

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

The Hindu

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

The Guardian - UK

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 Hindu

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…

The Times of India

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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From Nov. 1, railway stations in Palakkad division may not be clean enough

Stationmasters to stage a hunger strike in front of Palakkad Railway Divisional office on November 8

The Hindu

Railway employees to get PLB bonus equivalent to 78 days wages for 2022-23

Union Cabinet approves PLB of 78 days wages for 2022-23 to 11.07 lakh non-gazetted railway employees. Total payout of ₹1,968.87 crore. SWR signs agreement with JSW Minerals Rail Logistics for operation of 07 BOBSNS wagons for iron ore transportation. Agreement to ease unloading difficulty & enable higher quantum of iron…

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Trains crammed due to traffic bottlenecks on highways where widening works are on: Railways

Railways to introduce unreserved coach in four pairs of trains

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Vande Bharat weekend service likely in Bengaluru-Ernakulam corridor during Deepavali

Railways to operate Vande Bharat Express special service in Bengaluru-Ernakulam corridor during weekends to cater to increased demand from commuters during Deepavali.

The Hindu

Kozhikode railway station to undergo massive renovation

Kozhikode Railway station to be renovated with commercial outlets, seating, ATMs, coffee shops, eateries, toilets, and enough breathing space. Two multi-level car parks, staff quarters, and office buildings to be constructed. Space for light metro and K-rail projects set aside. Construction to be completed in 3 yrs, causing minor difficulties…

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Doubling rail track in 46-km Thuravur-Ambalappuzha corridor gets an extra push

Railway to double 46-km Thuravur-Ambalapuzha corridor. Railway Board to approve project in Oct, estimate in Dec. Doubling of track to reduce travel time, benefit Kerala's economy. Land acquisition to be completed by 2024, doubling by 2026.

The Hindu

Kerala’s second Vande Bharat to run in orange, blue colours on alternate days

Kerala’s second Vande Bharat Express to run on alternate days in orange and blue. Maintenance/inspection yard in Thiruvananthapuram. Train cannot be extended to Mangaluru due to insufficient time.

The Hindu

Development of century-old Dimapur railway station hindered by land encroachments: NFR GM Srivastava

“The work to develop the century-old Dimapur railway station in Nagaland into a world-class station is being delayed due to land encroachment issues,” a top official of the Northeast Frontier Railway said.

The Hindu

A decade on, Integrated Coaching Terminal on Railways’ prime land in Ernakulam remains a distant dream

Railways must make optimal use of prime land near Ernakulam Junction to develop an Integrated Coaching Terminal (ICT) to speed up trains and decongest two main railway stations. Differences of opinion on feasibility of project exist, but proactive steps must be taken to revive Harbour Terminus station.

The Hindu

CBI charges three arrested Railway officials in Balasore train collision case

CBI files charge-sheet against three Railway officials for triple train collision in Odisha's Balasore leading to 291 deaths. Invoking Sections 304, 34, 201 and 153 of Railways Act, CBI alleges officials attempted to destroy evidence & committed lapses in signalling-circuit-alteration and labelling mistake.

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