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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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

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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

The Hindu

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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MP seeks steps to bring down rush in north Kerala trains

Southern Railway General Manager R.N. Singh assured Kozhikode MP M.K. Raghavan that steps would be taken to address travelling woes of train passengers in north Kerala. Raghavan requested advancing 16610 Kozhikode Express, stopping Parasuram Express in Kozhikode, delaying Mangaluru-Kozhikode Passenger, restoring Thrissur-Kozhikode Passenger, extending MEMUs in north Kerala, extending 16511/12…

The Hindu

Secret ballot on November 20 and 21 for Railways, defence workers to determine support for indefinite strike

Trade unions will hold a secret ballot on November 20 and 21 among about 12 lakh Indian Railways employees and 3.9 lakh civilian workers at various defence establishments

The Hindu

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Railways to run festival special trains to clear rush

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Railways would run special trains during Diwali to clear extra rush of passengers during Diwali. Special trains between MGR Chennai Central- Bhubaneswar-MGR Chennai Central, MGR Chennai Central-Santragachi-MGR Chennai Central, and Surat-Brahmapur-Surat on the Vizag route.

The Times of India

On the wrong track | Why daily commute is an ordeal for train passengers in northern Kerala

Kerala's rail commuters face an ordeal daily: squeezing into packed unreserved coaches, struggling to board, and enduring unwanted advances. Reasons for overcrowding include road traffic delays and changes to train timings due to COVID-19. Passengers demand more short-distance trains and MEMUs, but the Railways are unable to make changes due…

The Hindu

Despite opposition, Southern Railway unveils plans to redevelop heritage railway stations in Nilgiris

Southern Railway to redevelop Udhagamandalam and Coonoor railway stations, providing modern amenities to passengers and tourists. Both stations to be upgraded with wider traffic lanes, pedestrian paths, vehicle parking, landscaping, lighting, modern interiors, waiting halls, toilets, facilities for people with disabilities, passenger info systems, train indication boards, CCTV cameras. Conservationists…

The Hindu

Safety first: On the lessons from the train accident in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh

The train accident in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh shows that the deeper and chronic issues that plague the functioning of the Indian Railways should be analysed

The Hindu

SOPs vital for transparency, accountability in Railways: former Central Vigilance Commissioner

Former C.V.C. Chowdary on Tuesday highlighted the importance of processes, systems, manuals, SOPs to ensure transparency and accountability in large organisations such as the Railways. BDL, too, observes Vigilance Awareness Week with theme 'Say no to corruption; commit to the nation'.

The Hindu

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47 trains cancelled due to accident in Andhra Pradesh; passengers stranded

BHUBANESWAR: The Indian Railways has cancelled as many as 47 trains following the train accident that occurred between Alamanda and Kantakapalle on Vizianagaram-Kottavalasa railway section in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. As the Chennai-Howrah mainline was affected in the accident, the Railways cancelled, diverted and partially cancelled many trains.

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Railways, Tourism Department violating Wetland Rules in Udhagamandalam, says conservation group

Retired IAS officer Surjit K Chaudhary has urged the district collector to stop work at two project sites near Ooty lake, citing violation of Wetland Rules. CEAN highlighted the car park in the Ooty Railway Station and the adventure park facilities coming up in the lake, which involve digging and…

The Hindu

Additional general coach for Parasuram Express

Southern Railways Thiruvananthapuram div. augments Parasuram Express with 2nd class gen. coach to clear rush & provide convenient travel. 16649 Mangaluru Central-Nagercoil Junction & 16650 Nagercoil Junction-Mangaluru Central Parasuram Express augmented from Sun & Mon respectively.

The Hindu

At least 9 dead, 32 injured as two trains collide near Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh

7 feared dead, 18 injured as two trains collide near Vizianagaram in Andhra Pradesh

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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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‘Late running’ of trains: standoff between Railways, regular commuters intensifies

Commuters protest Railways' 'adamant' attitude in not revising Vande Bharat train timetable, leading to disruption of other trains & hardship for passengers. Friends on Rails sent memo to Minister, suggesting advanced departure of Vande Bharat to avoid disruption & help commuters.

The Hindu

209 job aspirants in A.P. receive appointment orders in Rozgar Mela

209 people in Vijayawada receive appointment orders in Rozgar Mela. 161 of them join Indian Railways in various roles. Other departments and banks also recruit. PM Modi says Rozgar Melas have provided jobs to lakhs of youth. Exams now conducted in 13 regional languages, reducing time between job notification and…

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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

The Hindu

Vande Bharat services have not affected other trains, claim Railways

The operation of a pair of Vande Bharat trains in Kerala has not adversely impacted the punctuality of other trains running in the State, Southern Railway has said in a press release,

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

CPI(M) stages protest seeking restoration of cancelled trains

CPI(M) activists in Visakhapatnam protested for early operationalisation of SCoR, more coaches, restoration of 52 trains, and no tax on middle class passengers. They also demanded concession for senior citizens, no privatisation of Railways, RRB, and continuation of Waltair Division.

The Hindu

Santosh Trophy | Services completes an all-win record, qualifies for the final round

with a win, Services top Group E in 77th Senior National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy. Mizoram, Kerala, Railways, Karnataka, Meghalaya, Arunachal, and 3 best runners-up advance to final stage in Itanagar. Services beat Uttarakhand 4-1, Mizoram beat Pondicherry 6-0, Sikkim beat Daman and Diu 2-1.

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