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J-K: Railways conduct trial run on world's highest Chenab rail bridge

Indian Railways on Thursday conducted a successful trial run on the newly constructed Chenab Rail Bridge, the world's highest railway bridge. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Editorials on Bengal train mishap: ‘Focus on eye-catching aspects? Not doing the basics right’

While authorities probe the Kanchanjunga Express-cargo train accident near West Bengal’s Jalpaiguri, the toll has raised serious questions over accountability, safety and policy priorities.

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BJP engaged in beautification of words; neglecting passengers' amenities: Mamata Banerjee after train mishap

After a goods train collided with an express train in West Bengal's Darjeeling district on Monday morning, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee slammed the central government for neglecting passengers' amenities and focusing only on beautification of words. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Demand to redevelop unused Old Railway Station, harbour terminus gains traction

Demand rises to redevelop Old Railway Station and Cochin Harbour Terminus due to platform constraints at Ernakulam stations.

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An address in India, minted at the post office

Citizenship under Citizenship Amendment Act: The government has entrusted officials from Census, postal department, railways and National Informatics Centre to scrutinise and verify documents after they are submitted online for citizenship under CAA

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Road to Mumbai North: Piyush Goyal’s election debut from BJP’s safest seat

“Look, he’s the man on the truck wearing spectacles!” said a woman to another as a truck trundled through Mumbai’s Kandivali.

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No case reached court in 7 train-hit elephant deaths since 2018 in Palakkad

Elephant Lovers Forum exposes lack of action against loco pilots in train-elephant fatalities in Palakkad, raising safety concerns.

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Railways union demands secret ballot elections due since April 2019

AIRF demands Railway Board conduct secret ballot elections for union recognition, addressing various issues faced by railway workers.

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Janata Khana | Indian Railways’ affordable meal scheme now available on platforms of seven Karnataka stations

Indian Railways introduces Janata Khana affordable economy meals on station platforms to cater to the needs of common travelers.

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Railways plans to roll out Vande Metro, trial runs to begin in July

Vande Metro news: Vande Metro will have a unique coach configuration in which four coaches will constitute one unit and a minimum of 12 coaches will make one Vande Metro.

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SC appreciates Indian Railways on steps taken to implement 'Kavach' system to prevent accidents

The Supreme Court has appreciated the steps taken by Indian Railways for the implementation of anti-collision systems, including 'Kavach', to prevent accidents. Read further on Dynamite News:

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SC appreciates steps taken by Railways to roll out Kavach anti-collision system

The Supreme Court recorded the steps taken by the Railways to prevent train accidents, including the implementation of the indigenous anti-collision system Kavach, and acknowledged the measures taken by the Ministry.

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Vande Bharat may operate as special train on Ernakulam-Bengaluru route

Vande Bharat Express rake arrives in Kochi for potential special train service in Ernakulam-Bengaluru corridor.

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Commuters seek more special trains from Kerala to Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai in summer

Demand for more special trains from Kerala to metro cities due to increased summer vacation demand, with focus on Vande Bharat Express.

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IPL-17 | Shashank and Ashutosh — the latest in IPL’s longlist of freshly minted stars

Rise of lesser-known cricketers in IPL, with Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma shining in thrilling last-over win.

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Railways’ policies lead to face-offs between TTEs and migrant workers on trains from Kerala

A TTE's murder highlights Railways' negligence towards migrant worker issues on Kerala-northern States trains.

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Maharashtra teams reign in National kho-kho

Maharashtra dominates 56th National kho kho championship, winning in both men's and women's sections.

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Santhosh Kumar Jha to be new CMD of Konkan Railway Corporation

Santosh Kumar Jha appointed as CMD of Konkan Railway Corporation Ltd. with 28 years of experience in Railways.

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Commuters seek timely updates on train detentions in Kerala

With track upgrade and maintenance works gathering momentum in tandem with the annual work season in Kerala, regular commuters are feeling the pinch of trains being detained for varying durations during peak hours.

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Holi 2024: Railways to press 540 extra trains to meet festival rush

At the same time, crowd controlling measures by forming queues at the terminus stations for smooth entry of passengers in unreserved coaches is being ensured. Read further on Dynamite News:

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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…

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Kulukkallur, Melattur to become crossing stations

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

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Second Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad – Visakhapatnam flagged off

The second Vande Bharat Express between Secunderabad - Visakhapatnam was flagged off on March 12, 2024.

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No power tariff hike except for railways in Andhra Pradesh, says APERC Chairman

APERC in Vijayawada announces no power tariff revision for 2024-25, except for Railways, due to revenue gap.

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PM Modi to dedicate, lay foundation stone for 6,000 railway projects tomorrow

PM Modi to dedicate over 6,000 railway projects worth ₹85,000 crore, including Vande Bharat Express trains and cargo terminals.

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