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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.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 23, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023

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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.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

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

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The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

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

The Hindu · Nov 18, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

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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 · Nov 12, 2023

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 · Nov 10, 2023

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 · Nov 10, 2023

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

The Hindu · Nov 9, 2023

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 · Nov 6, 2023

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 · Nov 4, 2023

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 · Nov 4, 2023

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The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023

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 · Nov 1, 2023

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 · Oct 31, 2023

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 · Oct 31, 2023

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'.

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The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

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The Times of India · Oct 30, 2023

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.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

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 · Oct 30, 2023

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 · Oct 29, 2023

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

The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023

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 · Oct 28, 2023

‘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.

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