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Watch | More AC seats, less sleeper coaches: Is Indian Railways on the right track?

The reasons why the Indian Railways is reducing sleeper coaches and adding more AC coaches and a look at the financial situation of the railways

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‘Upskilling is essential to deliver exemplary service to nation’

At IRPOF AGM in Hubballi, President Amit Jain stressed need for training & exposure for promotee officers to upgrade technical & managerial expertise. Secretary-General H.C. Yadav discussed status of issues & GM Sanjeev Kishore lauded their contribution to Railways. Secretary (Finance) Virendra Bharti presented report on benevolent fund & other…

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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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Railways women overcome Tamil Nadu, meet Kerala in final

Tamil Nadu women led in the first-half, but champion Railways struck in the second to eke out a 69-62 victory in the semifinals.

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Centre committed to operationalisation of South Coast Railway zone: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the Centre is working with the State government to resolve the issues pertaining to the land, identified at Mudasarlova in the city, for construction of the South Coast Railway (S Co R) Zonal Headquarters.

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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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National Basketball | Delhi women register exciting win over Maharashtra, advance

Delhi and Punjab both qualified for the quarterfinals of the 73rd National Basketball Championship. In the men's section, Delhi, Services, Railways, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu and Punjab advanced, while in the women's section, Delhi, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Punjab progressed. Delhi won a thrilling 65-63 victory over Maharashtra in the women's Group…

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Vijay Hazare Trophy | Kerala’s generosity saves Mumbai from further embarrassment

.Kerala miss out on QF berth in Vijay Hazare Trophy after losing to Railways; Mumbai saved by Kerala's generosity, to face TN in QF. #75

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Railways, Kerala, Punjab and Tamil Nadu enter quarterfinals

Railways & Kerala women win, Punjab & Tamil Nadu men qualify for quarterfinals of 73rd National Basketball Championship.

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Indian railways achieves 1015.6 tonnes of freight loading till November 2023

A total of freight loading of 1015.669 tonnes was achieved by Indian Railways against last year’s loading of 978.724 tonnes, on cumulative basis from April – November 2023. This is an improvement of approximate 36.945 tonnes over last year’s loading for the same period. Railways have earned ₹110007.5 crore against…

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Morning Digest | Coastal Tamil Nadu braces for heavy rain as Andhra Pradesh gears up for Michaung landfall, Four States gear up for counting of votes on December 3

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 03, 2023

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‘Kavach’ did not add a single kilometre of protection: Kharge

Mallikarjun Kharge accused Prime Minister Modi of indulging in PR stunts by flagging off new trains and not paying attention to safety, convenience and relief of the common people.

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Get a flight-like feel on Vande Bharat soon

Railways rolls out Yatri Seva Anubandh pilot project for Vande Bharat trains to upgrade passenger services, offering concierge services, infotainment, quality food, travel essentials. Pilot project in Southern Railway covering 6 pairs of Vande Bharat Express trains

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Why Indian Railways is increasing AC coaches and reducing Sleeper and Second Class | Data

Indian Railways is replacing Sleeper and Second Class coaches with AC coaches, causing commuters to spend more. This is due to the Railways' financial crisis, with high losses and increasing salaries and pensions. To fund capital expenditure, the Railways is relying on extra-budgetary resources and market borrowings, increasing interest and…

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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023 | Kerala pips Saurashtra in low-scoring thriller

Kerala edged Saurashtra by 3 wkts in Group-A opener of Vijay Hazare Trophy. Sanju Samson (30) & Akhil Scaria (28) steadied the ship, Abdul Bazith (60) & Shreyas Gopal (21*) sealed the win. Vishvarajsinh Jadeja (98) & Jaydev Unadkat (37) led Saurashtra's recovery.

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Speed of trains to be increased to 110 km/hr in Thiruvananthapuram to Kochi section from January

Giving a major relief to train commuters, the Southern Railways has decided to enhance the speed of trains between Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram via Alappuzha to 110 km/hr from January.

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Vijay Hazare Trophy | Saurashtra will be the team to beat, takes on Kerala in its opener

Saurashtra, led by Jaydev Unadkat, is the defending champion of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Mumbai, Kerala, Railways, Tripura, Pondicherry, Odisha and Sikkim compete in Group A. Unadkat, Rahane, Samson, Kunnummal, Baby, Gopal, Dube and Mulani are key players. Dec. 1 Mumbai-Saurashtra match could decide group's fate.

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Ensure fair deal for landowners, demands MP

Hibi Eden, MP, urges government/Railways to ensure fair deal for landowners providing land for doubling rail track on Ernakulam-Kumbalam stretch. Railways must acquire small portions of land left over after acquisition process to lay second track.

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Indian Oil Corporation ends Railways’ dominance with shootout victory to the claim title

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Finally, Railways correct spelling of station named after Vallathol Narayana Menon

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Soaring train fares, shrinking sleeper coaches add to passenger woes

Train travel increasingly tough for poor as fares soar, fewer sleeper coaches. 1.4 crore passengers denied train travel in past 6 months; dynamic pricing, cancellation charges add to woes.

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Ernakulam Town railway station renovation work in progress

The ₹150-crore project to redevelop the Ernakulam Town railway station, one of the busiest in south India, by August 2025 is progressing as expected, the Railways informed in a release.

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Special train to Delhi tomorrow

Railways to run Train No 06503 Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal Bengaluru–Hazrat Nizamuddin Unreserved Express Special Train on Demand (TOD) to clear festival rush.

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A lifeline takes a troubling turn

On Oct. 29, the train he was on collided with another, killing 14 and injuring 38. The cause is unknown, but the accident has raised questions about railway safety

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Railways to focus on ensuring smooth operations of Vande Bharat

Southern Railway focuses on passenger grievances, rectifies issues quickly. Over 80,902 grievances redressed, 99.98% disposal rate, 10 min response time. #VandeBharat #SouthernRailway #RailMadad #Grievances #PassengerFeedback

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