Kochu Veli Station Upgrade Leaves Passengers Wanting More
Southern Railway completes phase of Kochu Veli station redevelopment with lifts & pit lines. Passengers demand ticket counters, shelters, more train stops to decongest Central. Read more.
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Man Held for Fake Railway Pass on Dadar-Ambernath AC Local
A 20-year-old passenger in Thane was arrested after a ticket inspector caught him using a forged digital season ticket on an AC suburban train. Police are investigating the fraud's scope.
Rs 35,045 Crore Rail Boost for Telangana: 20 Projects Sanctioned
Centre sanctions massive Rs 35,045-crore rail plan for Telangana, featuring 20 projects including 6 new lines and 14 doubling works across 2,165 km. Details inside.
MCD Budget: No Tax Hike, Sanitation & Education in Focus
MCD Commissioner presents Rs 16,530 crore budget for 2026-27, keeping tax rates unchanged. Sanitation gets highest allocation of Rs 4,795 crore, followed by education. Read key highlights.
Bahraich-Jarwal Road Rail Line DPR Finalised
The proposed 70-km Bahraich-Jarwal Road rail link in Uttar Pradesh clears a major hurdle with its Detailed Project Report ready. The new line promises faster travel and economic growth for the region. Read more about the project's progress.
Grinding Stone Placed on Kochi Railway Track, Probe On
A grinding stone was found on railway tracks in Kochi's Pachalam, raising sabotage fears. The Mysuru-Kochuveli Express loco pilot spotted it at 4:50 AM. A puppy was found dead nearby. Read details.
Railways Reserve Lower Berths for Seniors & Disabled
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw mandates lower berth allocation for senior citizens and enhances reservation quotas for persons with disabilities. Read the latest policy updates.
Kashmir Rail Extension: Baramulla-Uri DPR Ready, Doubling Survey Done
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces DPR ready for Baramulla-Uri line & Banihal-Baramulla doubling. Learn how the Kashmir rail project boosts apple farmers' transport.
Mumbai AC Local: Now Carry ID with Season Ticket
Mumbai's Central & Western Railways mandate ID proof with AC local passes to combat counterfeit tickets. Strict checks, joint teams deployed. Violators face fines & up to 7 years jail.
USBRL Project Generates 5 Crore Man-Days Employment: Vaishnaw
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link has created over 5 crore man-days of employment. Discover the project's impact on Kashmir's connectivity and economy.
TN Railway Projects Stalled Over Land Acquisition Delays
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw cites Tamil Nadu govt's delay in land acquisition as key hurdle for railway expansion. Only 78 of 905 hectares acquired for key projects. Details inside.
Revised Pune-Nashik Rail Route to Protect GMRT Observatory
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirms a new alignment for the Pune-Nashik rail line, eliminating interference threats to the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT). Read the full details.
Kharra Meets Bhilwara Workers, Inaugurates Dungarpur Housing
UDH Minister Jhabbar Singh Kharra addressed sanitation workers' demands in Bhilwara and announced the inauguration of the Chief Minister Jan Awas Yojana in Dungarpur. Read about the key announcements.
Railway Projects Accelerated in Chhattisgarh's Ambikapur Region
Centre fast-tracks new railway lines in Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh. Track commissioning surged 15 times post-2014. Get the latest updates on connectivity projects.
Railway Recruitment: Over 1.2 Lakh Vacancies in 2024-25
Indian Railways has launched recruitment for over 1.2 lakh vacancies. Govt shares detailed data on exams, finalised panels for 23,000+ candidates, and plans for 2025-26. Read the full update.
87% of Indian Railways tickets booked online
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reveals over 87% of reserved train tickets are now booked online via IRCTC. Learn about the tech upgrades ensuring secure and efficient booking.
Pune-Nashik Rail Route Changed to Avoid GMRT Observatory
The Pune-Nashik semi-high-speed rail project has been realigned to protect the GMRT observatory. The new route will connect Pune, Ahilyanagar, Shirdi, and Nashik. Details inside.
Vaishnaw: Govt Strengthening Laws Against Fake News, Deepfakes
I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw warns fake news threatens India's democracy, announces stronger laws. New rules mandate takedown of unlawful content in 36 hours. Read more.
Vaishnaw Inspects Delhi-Chandigarh Rail Section, Interacts with Staff
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw conducted a 90-minute inspection on the Delhi-Chandigarh route, urging staff to create low-maintenance assets. He cited Japanese & Swiss models. Read more.
Railway Staff Protection Scheme Pays Rs 1 Crore in Lucknow
Northern Railway's Lucknow division disburses its first Rs 1 crore insurance payout under the RSP scheme to the family of track maintainer Anwar Ali. Read the full story.
Nagpur Railway Recovers ₹11.29 Lakh in Ticket Check
Central Railway's Nagpur Division recovered ₹11.29 lakh in fines in a massive ticket-checking drive on November 29, detecting 1,665 cases of irregular travel across 23 trains. Read the full story.
Nagpur's Ajni Railway Station Modernisation Progresses Rapidly
Central Railway's ambitious Ajni Station redevelopment in Nagpur is progressing swiftly. Key structures, including the East Side building and staff towers, are nearing completion, promising enhanced passenger amenities and smoother operations.
Mysuru Railway Station Mahotsav Highlights Heritage & Growth
South Western Railway's Mysuru division celebrated Station Mahotsav, honouring its royal origins and daily 60,000 passengers. A Rs 395.7 crore redevelopment is underway. Read more about this historic hub's future.
Navi Mumbai Railway Station Renamed to Include Karave
Central Railway renames Seawoods-Darave station to Seawoods-Darave-Karave in Navi Mumbai, changing its station code. The move follows a state government request.
Karaikudi Station Gets ₹20.34 Crore Upgrade with New Facilities
Southern Railway completes a major ₹20.34 crore renovation of Karaikudi station, adding lifts, new FOB, AC waiting room & heritage art. A key hub for Tamil Nadu gets a passenger-friendly makeover.
Railways Promotes Women's Cricket World Cup Champions
Indian Railways promotes three Women's Cricket World Cup champions to Officer on Special Duty posts. Read about this historic recognition for India's sporting heroes.
Jhanvi Evicted from Bigg Boss Kannada 12
Popular anchor Jhanvi gets shock eviction from Bigg Boss Kannada 12. Emotional farewell with Ashwini Gowda and son Granth's candid observations. Read full details!
Land Acquisition Sparks Outrage in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Nearly 3,000 properties face acquisition for railway track doubling in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Residents question one-sided land acquisition and demand fair compensation.
Woman dies after falling from moving train at Dadar
Tragic accident at Dadar railway station as Andhra Pradesh woman falls from moving train while attempting to alight after using toilet. Details of the heartbreaking incident that claimed her life.
Southern Railway conducts 145kmph high-speed trial run
Southern Railway achieves 145kmph in trial run, paving way for 130kmph operations on Jolarpet-Coimbatore section. Major speed enhancement projects underway across Tamil Nadu routes.
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