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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

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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

The Hindu

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 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…

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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.

The Hindu

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

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

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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…

The Hindu

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

Railways to introduce unreserved coach in four pairs of trains

The Hindu

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.

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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.

Fortune

The company operating Britain’s massive railway network is withholding bonuses from as many as 20,000 workers because they went on strike

The U.K.’s biggest rail strike in decades brought trains across the country to a halt.

Dynamite News

Approach civil court to stay demolition drive near Krishnajanam Bhoomi in Mathura, SC asks petitioner

The Supreme Court on Monday did not pass any order on staying the demolition drive being conducted by railways near mathura">Krishnajanam Bhoomi in Mathura and asked the petitioner to approach the civil court with his petition. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

‘If only the city could become quieter’

Latha Menon's fondest memories of Madras are at the Central Railway Station, where her father was posted and she spent much of her childhood. She loves the sunrises, fragrances, filter coffee, jasmine, flower bazaar, and vadai. Madras is a mix of old and new, culture and modernity, tech and simplicity.…

The Hindu

Palaniswami wants DMK to explain why it is not urging its ally, Congress, to release Cauvery water as stipulated by the Supreme Court

AIADMK's Edappadi K. Palaniswami questions DMK's inaction on Cauvery water release. He accuses CM M.K.Stalin of releasing water from Mettur dam without data from Meteorological dept. He demands relief for farmers hit by water shortage for Kuruvai cultivation. AMMK's T.T.V. Dhinakaran expresses condolences for nine dead in Madurai railway station…

The Hindu

Quartermiler Prachi clocks personal best in Railway meet

Prachi clocked a PB of 52.40s to win 400m at All-India Railway Athletics Champs, breaking Rosakutty's 1998 meet record. Vikrant Panchal (47.43s) & Sahil Silwal (70.75m) won men's 400m & javelin golds respectively, Bhairabi Roy (6.27m) won women's long jump.

The Hindu

Alignment of Mysuru-Nanjangud railway track section may be modified near airport

The alignment of the Mysuru-Nanjangud-Chamarajanagar railway track section may be realigned near the airport.

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