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A metal object, suspected to be the cause of the Sabarmati Express derailment near Kanpur, lies visible at the scene as investigators probe the incident.

SIT to probe 'foul play' in Sabarmati Express derailment

August 19, 2024, 04:32 PM - 2 min read

The derailment took place at approximately 2:27 am when the engine of the Sabarmati Express, travelling from Varanasi to Gujarat, struck a large object placed on the tracks between Govindpuri and Bhimsen stations, according to railway officials.

Railway personnel check the tracks after a goods train wagon derailed near Rangapani station in West Bengal's New Jalpaiguri Rail Division on Wednesday.

Goods train wagon derails near Bengal’s New Jalpaiguri

July 31, 2024, 01:31 PM - 2 min read

The empty petroleum wagon, part of the goods train, was en route to Rangapani siding when it derailed at 11:45 am, according to NFR CPRO Sabyasachi De. Despite the incident, railway traffic in the region remained unaffected.

Visual of the anticipated three-tier sleeper class of Vande Bharat, designed by Kinet Railway Solutions.

Vande Bharat sleeper, Kavach rollout likely in rail budget

July 23, 2024, 10:40 AM - 2 min read

In her Interim Budget 2024, Sitharaman earmarked Rs 2,52,000 crore for Indian Railways for FY25.

Restoration work underways after eight coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express derailed on July 18, in Gonda district.

Faulty track fastening cited in Chandigarh-Dibrugarh mishap

July 20, 2024, 04:47 PM - 2 min read

The derailment of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express (Train no. 15904) between Motiganj and Jhilahi railway stations near Gonda in Uttar Pradesh resulted in the deaths of four people and left several injured on Thursday.

Police personnel inspect the derailed coaches of the Chandigarh-Dibrugarh Express, in Gonda district, Thursday, July 18, 2024. At least four passengers were killed and about 20 injured in the incident, according to officials.

Loud blast heard before Chandigarh-Dibrugarh train mishap

July 19, 2024, 08:07 AM - 2 min read

Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosion moments before the accident, raising questions about the cause of the derailment.

Railways to invest Rs 1 lakh crore in Odisha

June 30, 2024, 03:47 PM - 2 min read

The Union minister said the allocation to Odisha in the railway budget has been enhanced from Rs 800 crore during the UPA government tenure to over Rs 10,000 crore during Modi government.

In a significant development following the formation of the new government at the Centre, the GST Council has announced crucial tax relief measures affecting various sectors.

Railways, hostels gets GST relief: Sitharaman

June 23, 2024, 08:11 AM - 2 min read

This session marks the first GST Council meeting since October 2023, and precedes the forthcoming full Union budget expected next month. The Council's decisions aim to ease the tax burden on individuals and businesses, targeting sectors such as railways, education, agriculture, and housing. Key exemptions and tax reductions were introduced to support these areas, along with measures to enhance compliance and curb tax evasion.

New rail routes to Bangladesh, Nepal on the cards

June 13, 2024, 03:26 PM - 2 min read

These initiatives aim to strengthen connectivity through the Siliguri corridor or the 'chicken-neck' portion, promoting trade, tourism, and people-to-people contacts between India and Nepal.

India's rail modernisation rivals Europe, adds 31,000-km track in 10 years

May 18, 2024, 10:23 AM - 2 min read

Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the Railways remained in despair despite being the biggest public carrier because of the previous government's neglect and ignorance.

In a bid to enhance passenger amenities and promote wellness among travelers, the Indian Railways has announced plans to establish over 100 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) at various railway stations across the country.

Indian railways to establish over 100 PM Janaushadhi Kendras at railway stations

May 8, 2024, 06:25 PM - 2 min read

The PMBJKs are set to be positioned strategically within circulating areas and concourses of railway stations, ensuring convenient access for both incoming and outgoing passengers. These outlets will offer Janaushadhi products, providing essential medicines at affordable prices, thereby promoting wellness and welfare across all sections of society.

Railways laid an average 7.41 km track daily for 10 years, RTI reveals

May 8, 2024, 05:06 PM - 2 min read

According to data provided by the ministry, it laid a total of 27057.7 km of railway tracks in ten years from 2014-15 to 2023-24 which covers construction of new lines, doubling as well as tripling of existing lines and conversion from meter gauge to broad gauge.

The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has rolled out an initiative to provide economy meals at nine strategically important stations across its jurisdiction.

Indian Railways introduces economy meal options for summer travelers priced at ₹20

April 25, 2024, 02:39 PM - 2 min read

Having been successfully piloted at approximately 51 stations last year, the program has now been significantly expanded, with counters operational at over 100 stations and nearly 150 counters in total.