Tag: Indian Railways

Kavach, on which a sum of Rs 1,216.77 crore has been utilised so far, helps prevent collisions and ensures safety in adverse weather by automatically controlling train speeds.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply for the posts by visiting the official website at sr.indianrailways.gov.in.

When the train coaches get old, certain measures are taken to ensure the safety of passengers and the efficiency of railway operations. When deemed too old to get refurbished, these coaches retire from active services and get dismantled and scrapped. However, have you ever seen a coach running on a road?

Central Railway has launched a recruitment drive for Apprentice posts. Eligible candidates can apply online at rrccr.com from July 16 to August 15, 2024.

A travelling ticket examiner (TTE) was suspended after videos of him using foul language with passengers went viral. The North Eastern Railway is investigating the incident, and further action will be taken post-inquiry.

The Ministry of Railways plans to manufacture 10,000 non-AC coaches in 2024-26 to meet increasing demand and enhance passenger comfort. This includes 4,485 non-AC coaches in 2024-25 and 5,444 in 2025-26, with a significant focus on Amrit Bharat general coaches.

The Indian Railways has announced the deployment of over 315 special trains to facilitate travel for devotees attending the Puri Rath Yatra on July 7, 2024. The East Coast Railway will connect almost all parts of Odisha and neighboring states to Puri, including new routes via Kendrapara.

This year's Rath Yatra on July 7, as many as 315 special trains will run to Puri, as Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced after discussions with Odisha CM.

In order to improve the connectivity between Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the work on the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Metro Rail Project will continue, said Housing and Urban Development Minister Krushnachandra Mohapatra on Tuesday.

IRCTC has refuted false reports claiming restrictions on e-ticket bookings for individuals with different surnames. The corporation clarified that tickets can be booked as per Railway Board Guidelines without such limitations.

Indian Railways is set to implement the Kavach system, an advanced Automatic Train Protection technology, on 44,000 km of tracks over five years to enhance safety and prevent accidents. The system, developed by RDSO in collaboration with three companies, uses RFID tags for monitoring and automatic activation in emergencies.

Following the deadly Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision, the railways plans to enhance communication across departments using stabilisers-cum-call recorders and regulate PLCT issuances during signal failures.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the site of a train collision in West Bengal, where the Kanchanjunga Express was struck by a goods train, resulting in nine fatalities. Post-rescue, the focus shifts to restoring the critical rail route.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the Kanchanjunga Express collision in West Bengal, involving a goods train, causing at least five deaths and over 30 injuries. He has coordinated with officials and the Railway Minister for immediate response and ongoing rescue operations affected by rain.

North Eastern Railway has announced the recruitment of 1104 apprentices across various workshops. Applications are open from June 12 to July 11, 2024, via their official website.