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Railways earned ₹1,230 crore from cancelled waiting list tickets in span of 3 years

For instance in 2021, a total of 2.53 crore tickets on the waiting list were cancelled and the Railways earned ₹242.68 crore. This number rose to 4.6 crore tickets being cancelled in 2022 and the earnings soaring to ₹439.16 crore. In 2023, 5.26 crore tickets that were waitlisted were cancelled…

The Hindu · Mar 19, 2024

Kulukkallur, Melattur to become crossing stations

Railways sanction two new crossing stations in Malappuram/Palakkad sector, improving connectivity and reducing delays.

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024

PM Modi flags off 10 new Vande Bharat trains today; check routes and all details

It's indeed a great day for Indian Railways and train lovers today! 10 new Vande Bharat trains have been flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, thereby bringing the total count to more than 50 and expanding the network to cover 45 nationwide routes.

The Times of India · Mar 12, 2024

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Ernakulam MP rues ‘diversion’ of Vande Bharat Express rake

Disappointment as Railways diverts Vande Bharat Express from Kochi to Mysore-Chennai route, neglecting Ernakulam-Bengaluru demand.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

Villupuram MP urges Railways to postpone decision to close Janakipuram railway gate

Villupuram MP urges Southern Railway to postpone closure of Janakipuram gate due to safety concerns for residents.

The Hindu · Mar 8, 2024

CBI arrests two railways officials in bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested two accused including the principal at Zonal Railway Training Institute of Central Railway in Bhusawal in an alleged bribery case following searches at locations linked to them., the officials said.

Dynamite News · Mar 7, 2024

Demand rife to extend Bengaluru-Coimbatore Vande Bharat Express to Ernakulam

Demand is high for extending Vande Bharat Express to Ernakulam, citing patronage and need for more trains in the corridor.

The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024

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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 · Feb 20, 2024

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.

The Hindu · Feb 12, 2024

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 · Jan 30, 2024

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

The Hindu · Jan 29, 2024

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…

The Hindu · Jan 20, 2024

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:

Dynamite News · Jan 15, 2024

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…

The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024

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The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

A train project not on track

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

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

'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.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

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

The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

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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The Hindu · Dec 15, 2023

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 · Dec 10, 2023

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…

The Times of India · Dec 9, 2023

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 Hindu · Dec 9, 2023

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…

The Hindu · Nov 30, 2023

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 · Nov 27, 2023

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 · Nov 23, 2023

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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