Tag: Indian Railways

Passengers at Bhubaneswar Railway Station
From QR codes to third-party audit, here’s list of measures taken by Indian Railways

Quality and hygienic food is served to passengers as per the prescribed norms and standards by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) by the Indian Railways.

  • Wednesday, 06 December 2023
Cyclone Michaung
Cyclone Michaung: Indian Railways draws massive plan to tackle situation

War room at board level has also been activated and monitoring of all location is being done round the clock. Safety counsellors in each shift are also nominated to assist with the Emergency control.

  • Monday, 04 December 2023
South Eastern Railway Recruitment 2023: Apply for apprentice posts by Dec 28
South Eastern Railway Recruitment 2023: Apply for apprentice posts by Dec 28

Individuals interested in applying for these positions can do so online by visiting the official website of South Eastern Railway at www.rrcser.co.in or through the provided link https://iroams.com/RRCSER23/applicationIndex.

  • Thursday, 30 November 2023
Does Railways really care for passengers' safety in trains, ask netizens
Does Railways really care for passengers' safety in trains, ask netizens

What was supposed to be a routine trip, turned into a nightmare as he encountered overcrowded compartments, occupied seats, and lack of basic facilities.

  • Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Railways to take care of kids living around rail tracks
Indian Railways to take care of kids living around rail tracks

To provide education and good life to the children of these dwellers, NCR has prepared a scheme under Bharat Rail Vidya Fellowship.

  • Friday, 10 November 2023
Bharat Gaurav train
North East Discovery tour: Check special Bharat Gaurav train schedule of Indian Railways

The Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train has a host of modern features including two dining cars/restaurants, a contemporary kitchen (flameless), shower cubicles in AC I and AC II coaches, sensor-based washroom functions, foot massager and a mini library.

  • Wednesday, 01 November 2023
Indian Railways Announces Special Trains
Indian Railways announces 283 special trains to clear rush during Diwali, Chhath; check details

As per the official notification, 283 special trains have been notified by the Indian Railways in this regard. These special trains will make a whopping 4480 trips and they have been planned to connect major destinations across India.

  • Monday, 23 October 2023
Know differences between ‘junction’, ‘terminal’ and ‘central’ railway stations 
Know differences between ‘junction’, ‘terminal’ and ‘central’ railway stations 

Railway stations are generally of three types such as junction, terminal and central. 

  • Saturday, 21 October 2023
Explained: What Is Rail-Based Regional Rapid Transit System Inaugurated By PM Modi; Know Benefits
Explained: What Is Rail-Based Regional Rapid Transit System Inaugurated By PM Modi; Know Benefits

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the ‘priority section’ of Regional Rapid Transit System, marking the launch of India’s first mass rapid system on Friday. The 82-km-long rail project will reduce the journey time between Delhi and Meerut to less than an hour with 16 intermediate stations.

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  • Friday, 20 October 2023
PM Modi Flags Off RapidX Train – NaMo Bharat, Launching India’s Regional Rapid Transit System In UP
PM Modi Flags Off RapidX Train – NaMo Bharat, Launching India’s Regional Rapid Transit System In UP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off the RapidX train connecting Sahibabad to Duhai depot in UP.This marks the launch of Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) in India.

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  • Friday, 20 October 2023
PM Modi Flags Off 9 Vande Bharat Express Trains To Boost Connectivity in 11 States
PM Modi Flags Off 9 Vande Bharat Express Trains To Boost Connectivity in 11 States

PM Modi virtually flags off nine Vande Bharat Express trains connecting 11 states.Odisha's second Vande Bharat train between Puri and Rourkela was also flagged off on the occasion.

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  • Sunday, 24 September 2023
Indian Railways raises compensation for death or injuries in train accidents by 10 times
Indian Railways raises compensation for death or injuries in train accidents by 10 times

Under the Section 124 of Railways Act, in case of death due to a train accident earlier Rs 50,000 was liable to be paid by the railway administration.

  • Friday, 22 September 2023
Train Mishap
Railways increases ex gratia relief in train accidents by 10 times

The board has clarified that no ex-gratia relief would be admissible to road users "in case of accident at unmanned level crossing, trespassers, persons electrocuted by OHE (Over Head Equipment)."

  • Thursday, 21 September 2023
Ukraine war impact: Railways to manufacture Vande Bharat wheels in Bengaluru to offset supply crisis
ICF to launch new variants of Vande Bharat train this fiscal

The first Vande Bharat train running between New Delhi-Varanasi was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2019.

  • Saturday, 16 September 2023
Rlys introduces AI-based surveillance in elephant corridors to avert mishaps
Rlys introduces AI-based surveillance in elephant corridors to avert mishaps

It uses a fibre optic based acoustic system working on the principle of dialysis scattering phenomenon to sense the real time presence of elephants on the track.

  • Sunday, 10 September 2023
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