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Bullet train project: Protesting Gujarat farmers mull moving ICJ
FE Bureau | October 23, 2018 5:52 AM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project, which is already facing several hurdles, is likely to get derailed further.
Sad state of affairs! Nearly 50,000 deaths in 3 years after being hit by trains, says Indian Railways data
PTI | October 22, 2018 9:42 PM
Nearly 50,000 people have lost their lives between 2015 and 2017 on railway tracks after being hit by trains, according to official data from the Indian Railways.
All your Indian Railways ticket queries answered! How to use the new ‘Ask Disha’ chat bot on IRCTC website
Devanjana Nag | October 22, 2018 1:59 PM
According to IRCTC, the new feature, called ‘Ask Disha’ (DISHA- Digital Interaction to Seek Help Anytime) is a new artificial intelligence-enabled chat bot, which is a first of its kind initiative for any Indian government website.
Hyderabad Airport’s interim international departure terminal to open on October 23; details here
Devanjana Nag | October 22, 2018 11:44 AM
The Interim International Departure Terminal (IIDT), which has been built to facilitate the expansion of the airport, is located adjacent to the Haj Terminal. The new terminal can be accessed from both Shamshabad and Srisailam sides of the airport’s main approach road via Rotary 1, also known as the Cargo rotary.
World’s longest sea-crossing bridge opens between Hong Kong, China
IANS | October 22, 2018 11:13 AM
The 55 km bridge was originally due to open in 2016, but repeated delays pushed that to this year.
Indian Railways suffers as private players fail to meet wagon delivery targets
IANS | October 22, 2018 8:58 AM
According to industry sources, there are issues like lack of working capital and non-availability of critical components like bogeys, couplers, dropgear and airbrake systems from Research Designs & Standards Organisation (RDSO)-approved vendors.
Rs 35,000 Crore plan to electrify all Railway lines across country, says Railway Board official
PTI | October 22, 2018 8:50 AM
Electric energy was cheaper and Railways made a saving of Rs 13,500 crore per annum by using it instead of diesel on several routes, Singh, who is Member (Traction), said.
Passenger Safety: Indian Railways to change track configurations to avoid derailments
Saurabh Kumar | October 22, 2018 3:33 AM
With most accidents in the last five years caused by derailment, the transporter plans to change the configuration of tracks
for safer operations.
Indian Railways’ first station inside a tunnel! Know about Keylong station on Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line
Diksha Modi | October 19, 2018 7:13 PM
In a first, Indian Railways is set to build a railway station inside a tunnel close to the Sino-India border, on the strategic Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line, at a reported height of 3,000 metres.
Train 18 ready for rollout! Why it makes perfect sense for this engine-less train to replace Shatabdi Express
Smriti Jain | October 19, 2018 10:51 AM
Train 18, over its lifecycle, will be a less costlier and more effective way of travelling! It’s also a greener way of travelling with no requirement of locomotives.
File DFR for Rs 2,500-crore greenfield Sabari airport, Kerala tells infrastructure firm Louis Berger
M Sarita Varma | October 19, 2018 3:19 AM
The Kerala Government has asked infrastructure firm Louis Berger to come out with a detailed feasibility report (DFR) on the proposed Rs 2,500-crore greenfield Sabari airport for the pilgrim shrine Sabarimala at the earliest.
40% cheaper than China! Robots to ‘Make in India’ metro coaches at Indian Railways’ Rae Bareli factory
PTI | October 18, 2018 11:04 PM
For the first time, Indian Railways will manufacture metro rail coaches at its Rae Bareilly based factory under the Make In India scheme, an official said Thursday.
Air passengers cheer! Soon, Digi Yatra kiosks in markets to ensure smooth entry at airports; details here
Diksha Modi | October 18, 2018 3:13 PM
Air passengers who want hassle-free and smooth access at airports will soon be able to verify their Digi Yatra ID at city centres or markets, according to an official of the Airport Authority of India (AAI).
Why Delhi Metro commuters can look forward to less crowded coaches and comfortable travel soon
Devanjana Nag | October 18, 2018 1:35 PM
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is all set to induct as many as 200 new coaches for the Delhi Metro Red Line, Blue Line and Yellow Line.
No more choking and stinking! Indian Railways plans new move for train toilets
Devanjana Nag | October 18, 2018 11:10 AM
Using Indian Railways train toilets can be a pain – it’s quite difficult to bear the stink? And sometimes, the toilets are choked!
Rajdhani Express derailment: 2 coaches of Delhi-bound train derail after hit by truck in Madhya Pradesh
PTI | October 18, 2018 5:22 PM
Passengers of the New Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express had a narrow escape Thursday when a speeding truck breached a level crossing here and rammed into the train, derailing two of its coaches, officials said.
China state planner approves $5.3 billion high-speed railway project between Shanghai and Huzhou
Reuters | October 17, 2018 10:52 PM
China’s state planner said on Wednesday it has approved a high-speed railway project worth 36.8 billion yuan ($5.3 billion) in eastern China.
Good news for pilgrims! Road projects for Buddhist circuit to be completed by 2020, says Nitin Gadkari
PTI | October 17, 2018 8:55 PM
Union minister Nitin Gadkari Wednesday said the ongoing project to develop Buddhist circuit in the country will be completed by 2020. He said the project, which will connect the places of importance of Buddha’s life, is being carried out at a cost of Rs 10,000 crore.
New Farakka Express derailment: Preliminary enquiry indicates glitch in train’s guiding system
PTI | October 17, 2018 8:11 PM
A preliminary enquiry into the derailment of the New Farakka Express has indicated that it went off the tracks as a mechanical installation which guides trains from one track to the other had failed to respond, according to a report.
Soon, Indian Railways passengers may get to use IRCTC saloons earmarked for Railway Minister
PTI | October 17, 2018 8:02 PM
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has instructed IRCTC to use the two saloons earmarked for him for the general public’s use, a source said.
ABB bags Rs 115 crore order from Indian Railways to supply traction transformers
PTI | October 17, 2018 7:38 PM
Swiss power major ABB Wednesday said it has won an order worth Rs 115 crore from Indian Railways to supply traction transformers. The contract has been awarded by Diesel Locomotive Works, Varanasi, ABB said in a statement.
Wonderful! Indian Railways to launch special train with world-class facilities on Buddhist circuit
PTI | October 17, 2018 6:42 PM
Indian Railways will run a special train equipped with world class facilities on the Buddhist circuit to attract tourists from Japan, China, Thailand and Sri lanka by the end of December this year, an official said on Wednesday.
Delhi Metro Pink Line: Diwali gift for Delhiites! Shiv Vihar-Trilokpuri section to open by November
Devanjana Nag | October 17, 2018 6:10 PM
Delhi Metro Pink Line: This Diwali, Delhi Metro is all set to gift Delhiites than the much-awaited Shiv Vihar-Trilokpuri section of its network!
Why Indian Railways wants Bilaspur-Manali-Leh rail line, world’s highest, to be declared a national project
PTI | October 17, 2018 4:38 PM
Railways has proposed that its strategically significant Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line along the Indo-China border, which will be the world’s highest railway track, be declared a national project, officials said Wednesday.
Tejas Express to run faster! Indian Railways conduct trials on Mumbai-Goa premium luxury train
Devanjana Nag | October 17, 2018 1:56 PM
Tejas Express to run faster! The Central zonal railway of Indian Railways is carrying out trial runs of Tejas Express train service with dual engines at a speed of 120 kmph, instead of the existing speed of 110 kmph.
GoAir’s plan to sub-lease aircraft suffers setback, talks with Bamboo Airways fall through
Manisha Singhal | October 17, 2018 1:44 AM
The airline was in discussion with the Vietnamese carrier, which has delayed its October launch, for sub-leasing nine of its A320ceo aircraft type.
What Delhi’s first skywalk at ITO looks like; Check out special features
Devanjana Nag | October 16, 2018 3:13 PM
The much-awaited ITO skywalk has been finally opened to the public. Worth Rs 54 crore, the city’s first-ever skywalk is 570 metres long and it provides easy commuting access to users along Mathura Road, Tilak Marg, Sikandra Road and Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg.

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