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The proposed rail line is expected to improve connectivity between Ahmedabad and Dholera Special Investment Region. (AI image) Trains at the speed of 220 kmph may soon run on Indian Railways with the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, led by PM Narendra Modi, approving a new railway line. The CCEA gave its go ahead for…
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, also known as the “Toy Train,” is a narrow-gauge railway in West Bengal. For those who don’t know, it was the first rail-centric attraction in Asia to receive the UNESCO World Heritage tag in 1999. Running from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling, the beautiful train ride is an experience one swear by. Riding…
NCRTC had constructed this 300m long and 6.5m wide footbridge as a part of its multimodal integration to seamlessly connect RRTS stations with other transport modes Ghaziabad: A footbridge connecting Ghaziabad rapid rail station with Shaheed Sthal New Bus Adda metro station on Red Line became operational in Feb this year. But of late, it…
Denmark rail accident: Two trains collide head-on near Copenhagen, several injured Two trains collided head-on in Denmark on Thursday, injuring several passengers and triggering a major emergency response.The accident occurred about 40 km north of Copenhagen on a railway line connecting the towns of Hillerod and Kagerup, police said in a statement.Emergency services confirmed that…
NEW DELHI: A quick check by railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday showed how there is a gap between what officials claim and the ground reality. At a track maintainers’ conference, he asked how many of them have got “lightweight tools” and the response was dismal.“This is wrong. There is a sharp gap between your…
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved two multi-tracking railway projects worth Rs 24,815 crore covering Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, aimed at easing congestion and boosting freight and passenger movement, a government release said.The two projects–Ghaziabad-Sitapur 3rd and 4th line, and Rajahmundry (Nidadavolu)-Visakhapatnam (Duvvada) 3rd and 4th line–are targeted for completion by 2030-31….
LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has busted a suspected terror module allegedly operating under the directions of Pakistani handlers, arresting four persons for planning arson attacks on railway infrastructure and conducting reconnaissance of key installations and public assets across multiple cities.According to ATS officials, intelligence inputs indicated that this group was in continuous…
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Tuesday approved expansion of a highway project and two multi-tracking railway projects worth Rs 8,313 crore in Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal and Jharkhand. It also approved the proposal for declaration of Madurai airport in Tamil Nadu as an international airport.Information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the Cabinet gave go…
NEW DELHI: Amid the increased pace of construction and the laying of new road and rail corridors, the PMO has directed road transport and railway ministries to introduce independent third-party audits to ensure high-quality work. They have also been asked to eliminate delays in project execution.TOI has learnt that PM Narendra Modi has also asked…
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday unveiled new reforms for Indian Railways as part of the ‘Reforms Express’ that PM Narendra Modi has spoken of. The two reforms unveiled today focus on a new rail tech policy, and reforms in disposal of railway claims tribunal cases.Indian Railways aims to engage innovators, startups, industry, and institutions…
