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Train hit buffers at London Bridge after exhausted driver had 'microsleep'

Investigation criticises staff fatigue at GoVia Thameslink Railway

Evening Standard

India’s trains are running on luck? RTI points to rampant drunk train driving

Imagine you are sitting in a taxi and suddenly realise the driver is drunk. You can shout, stop the car, or step out. But on a train, you don’t have that choice, with no control over the train engine and no way to know who is driving it or what…

Newslaundry

Gatwick travel chaos after airport station evacuated

There are delays of up to two hours across the Southern Railway network

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All passengers rescued, track restoration at accident site going at swift pace: Southern Railway

Track restoration is in full swing and will be completed soon at the site of the October 11 accident in Kavaraipettai where the Mysuru-Darbhanga Bagmati Express derailed after ramming into a stationary goods train, a Southern Railway official said on Saturday? Read further on Dynamite News:

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Trains across swathe of south London to be seriously disrupted for nine days due to upgrade works

No Southern Railway trains will run at West Norwood, Gipsy Hill, Birkbeck and Beckenham Junction stations

Evening Standard

Bi-weekly special trains to be run between Chennai and Velankanni

Southern Railway will operate bi-weekly special trains between Chennai Egmore and Velankanni to clear the extra rush during summer. The Chennai Egmore-Velankanni special (06037) will leave Chennai Egmore at 11.50 p.m. on May 17, 19, 24, 26, 31, June 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, and 30 (Fridays…

The Hindu

Southern Railway to teach regional language to staff from other States

Southern Railway to teach regional languages to employees from other States to improve communication with local travellers.

The Hindu

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IG reviews RPF’s functioning in delta districts

G.M. Eswara Rao, Inspector-General of Railway Protection Force (RPF)-cum-Principal Chief Security Commissioner of Southern Railway, chaired a review meeting of the functioning of the force in the delta region here on Friday

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

Railway employees in Tamil Nadu lose right to cast postal votes in Lok Sabha polls this year

Railway employees in Tamil Nadu lose postal ballot voting rights due to communication error, impacting Lok Sabha polls.

The Hindu

Lok Sabha polls | Why have T.N. railway employees not been given benefit of postal ballot, Madras High Court asks

Madras High Court questions Southern Railway for not extending postal ballot facility to Tamil Nadu railway employees.

The Hindu

Southern Railway drops action against loco pilots of relief engine

Southern Railway withdraws chargesheet against loco pilots in Salem Division for not contacting TLC, citing lack of pressure.

The Hindu

Southern Railway: Modi to launch 205 ‘One Station One Product’ stalls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘One Station One Product’ (OSOP) stalls at 205 railway stations across Southern Railway

The Hindu

Vande Bharat Express sought between Tiruchi and Bengaluru

The Tiruchi Railway Division has requested the Southern Railway headquarters to introduce a day time Vande Bharat Express train between Tiruchi and Bengaluru, Divisional Railway Manager M.S. Anbalagan said on Sunday

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Extension of trains on main line comes as a surprise to commuters

The Railway Board has instructed the Southern Railway and South-Western Railway authorities to extend the Mayiladuthurai-Mysuru Express up to Cuddalore Port Junction with stops at Sirkazhi and Chidambaram from an early convenient date

The Hindu

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

No official order yet on extension of train to Kozhikode

Extension of Bengaluru-Kannur overnight express to Kozhikode faces protests in Karnataka, awaiting official orders for implementation.

The Hindu

Restore Chennai Egmore-Karaikudi Kamban express, Madurai MP urges Southern Railway GM

Madurai Lok Sabha member Su. Venkatesan has requested the Southern Railway to restore the Chennai Egmore-Karaikudi Kamban Express via Tiruvarur.

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The Hindu

Speed of trains on Villupuram-Thanjavur mainline section increased to 110 kmph

Southern Railway has increased the sectional speed of the Villupuram-Thanjavur mainline section via Mayiladuthurai to 110 kmph

The Hindu

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

MPs demand Vande Bharat Express between Tiruchi and Chennai

Introduction of a Vande Bharat Express between Chennai and Tiruchi and other new trains, additional stops to existing trains, construction of new railway lines and extension of train services were among a host of demands put forth by Members of Parliament representing constituencies served by the Tiruchi Railway Division at…

The Hindu

Passengers want Tambaram-Nagercoil Antyodaya Express to stop at Papanasam station

The Train Passengers’ Association, Papanasam, has urged the Southern Railway General Manager to provide one-minute stoppage for the Tambaram-Nagercoil (20691/20692) Antyodaya Express at Papanasam

The Hindu

Green signal for extending Bengaluru-Kannur train to Kozhikode

The Bengaluru-Kannur Express is being extended up to Kozhikode, with hopes of reducing passenger rush on the route.

The Hindu

New Additional Divisional Railway Manager for Thiruvananthapuram

ThiruvananthapuramViji M.R. becomes Additional Divisional Railway Manager of Thiruvananthapuram division, with extensive experience in railway finance.

The Hindu

Some trains to continue to have experimental stoppage

BelagaviSouthern Railway continues experimental stoppages for specified trains until further notice.

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