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Balasore train accident: What is anti-collision system which Odisha train route lacks?
Balasore train accident: What is anti-collision system which Odisha train route lacks?

Balasore train accident highlights the absence of an anti-collision system on Odisha train routes, raising concerns about safety and the need for its implementation.

  • Saturday, 03 June 2023
Train Accident In Odisha: Survivor Narrates Horrific Experience When Mishap Took Place In Balasore
Train Accident In Odisha: Survivor Narrates Horrific Experience When Mishap Took Place In Balasore's Bahanaga

A railway passenger who was in one of the derailed trains in Balasore’s Bahanaga narrates horrific experience when the tragic mishap took place leaving over 100 dead, and over 800 injured.

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  • Saturday, 03 June 2023
How train accident occurred in Odisha
Train disaster in Odisha: Railway spokesman explains how tragedy unfolded in Balasore

Train disaster in Odisha: Railway spokesman explains how the tragedy unfolded in Balasore

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  • Saturday, 03 June 2023
Indian Railways back on track: Safer than ever and better connected
Indian Railways back on track: Safer than ever and better connected

Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister on May 26, 2014 after he led the BJP to a historic majority of 282 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. He returned to power in 2019 Lok Sabha elections with a huge mandate by winning 303 seats.

  • Saturday, 27 May 2023
metro rail project
Odisha Metro railway project work to start before 2023-end: Minister

G Mathi Vathanan, Urban Development Department secretary said, “CM has approved the metro rail project for Bhubaneswar capital region which will also include Cuttack and connect with Jatni-Khordha and later Puri.”

  • Friday, 26 May 2023
Howrah-Puri Superfast Express
Howrah-Puri Superfast Express coaches uncouple, passengers safe

Even though the train left some of the coaches behind, no passenger was hurt due to uncoupling, sources said. However, passengers had a harrowing experience following the incident.

  • Sunday, 21 May 2023
People stop visiting this railway station after sunset, know why 
After Vande Bharat Express, Odisha bags 2 special railway projects 

Through a notification issued by the Ministry of Railways, the Central government notified new railway broad gauge (BG) lines between Talcher and Angul (16.5 km) with ‘Y’ connection at Talcher and a new BG rail line from Bargarh Road to Nuapada Road (142 km) under the East Coast Railway as 'Special Railway Project.'

  • Saturday, 20 May 2023
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
After Vande Bharat, Indian Railways to introduce Vande Metro trains in Odisha

As per Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, there are plans to run Vande Metro in Puri-Cuttack and Bhubaneswar in next January-February.

  • Thursday, 18 May 2023
How to book train tickets fast with Tatkal, know here
How to book train tickets fast with Tatkal, know here

IRCTC's Tatkal booking scheme allows last-minute train bookings with additional fees. Book in advance, use multiple devices, and be patient to increase chances of getting confirmed tickets.

  • Tuesday, 16 May 2023
Vande Bharat Express
Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express trial run on April 28

As per the Indian Railways, the train will start from Howrah at 6:10am and will be back to Howrah at 8:30pm with a two-minute stoppage at Kharagpur from 7:38am to 7:40 am in the up direction.

  • Thursday, 27 April 2023
Vande Bharat Express
Vande Bharat Express train likely in Odisha from May

As per reports, the superfast high-end express train will originate from Puri and will run till Howrah via Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar. According to sources, PM Narendra Modi is likely to inaugurate the express train.

  • Wednesday, 26 April 2023
Railway Board Chairman inspects 'Kavach' system in Hyderabad
Railway Board Chairman inspects 'Kavach' system in Hyderabad

The South Central Railways has been closely associated with its development since inception, facilitating its trials, and also deploying Kavach extensively over its rail network.

  • Sunday, 09 April 2023
Railways lowers fare of AC-3 tier economy ticket
Railways lowers fare of AC-3 tier economy ticket, check details

The Railways earned Rs 231 crore from the AC-3 tier economy class in the first year of its introduction.

  • Wednesday, 22 March 2023
Avail luxury hotel stay experience at railway stations for Rs 20, know how
Avail luxury hotel stay experience at railway stations for Rs 20, know how

Learn here how to stay in a hotel room at train stations for just 20 rupees with IRCTC Retiring Rooms - the affordable luxury option for railway passengers.

  • Sunday, 19 March 2023
Railways to start 18-day 'Ramayan Yatra' on April 7
Railways to start 18-day 'Ramayan Yatra' on April 7

Indian Railways has taken a initiative to run Bharat Gaurav tourist trains to promote the "Dekho Apna Desh" and "Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat" vision of the Indian government.

  • Thursday, 16 March 2023
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