‘Private sector can help increase funding options for rail infra’
Private sector could help increase funding options for creating railway infrastructure, said ratings agency ICRA. Continue Reading
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India gets its first AC 3-Tier economy class coach
The Railways rolled out its first air conditioned three-tier economy class coach which is being touted by the Ministry to be “synonymous with the cheapest and best AC travel in the world”. Continue Reading
BookBaggage collaborates with Indian Railways
Luggage delivery service provider BookBaggage on Tuesday announced the launch of its app-based service in collaboration with the Indian Railways, that aims to offer safe transit of luggage and parcel. Continue Reading
New revamped IRCTC website launched
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a complete revamped new IRCTC website, along with the rail connect app. Continue Reading
More than 1.60 lakh migrant workers ferried on 163 Shramik Special Trains: Railways
The Indian Railways on Thursday said it has operated 163 Shramik Special trains since May 1 and ferried home over 1.60 lakh migrants stranded in various parts of the country due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Continue Reading
Private trains to be operated from Tambaram?
Very soon private trains may start plying from Tambaram railway station as it is seen as one of the important terminal. Continue Reading
No deaths due to rail accidents in 2019: Data
Indian Railways has recorded zero passenger deaths in rail accidents in 2019, making it the national transporter’s safest year in history, according to official data. Continue Reading
Suburban rail users are a worried lot in Chennai
The incomplete work of a public toilet at the Tambaram Sanatorium railway station has irked the commuters.
Last year, when Dayanand, a commuter complained about it, the officials replied that the previous contract had lapsed and new tenders will be floated to finish the remaining work. Continue Reading
Rlys to reintroduce Ramayana Circuit tours
The Indian Railways Ramayana Circuit tours, which cover sites associated with Lord Rama, will be reintroduced this year owing to its successful run last year. Continue Reading
Rlys to hire retired armymen to protect its properties
Railways will hire retired army personnel for security of its properties across the country, an official order has said. Continue Reading