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Odisha train accident: Railways seeks CBI probe; we have identified root cause, those responsible, says VaishnawSubscriber Only
June 04, 2023 19:45 IST
The announcement came hours after the minister told state-owned broadcaster Doordarshan in a morning interview that the “root cause” of the accident and the people responsible for it have been identified.
Mon, Jun 05, 2023
‘Root cause identified’: What Railway minister Vaishnaw has said about Odisha train accidentSubscriber Only
June 04, 2023 13:30 IST
To a question whether he could comment if the accident was due to a technical or human error or because of anti-social elements, Vaishnaw said, “It is not right to comment on this… it is possible to comment, but not proper… I can say only after the independent agency (CRS) submits its report."
Mon, Jun 05, 2023
Root cause of Odisha train accident, people responsible identified: Rail Minister Ashwini VaishnawSubscriber Only
June 04, 2023 13:08 IST
After visiting the injured at a hospital in Balasore in Odisha on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said, “Strictest action will be taken against those found guilty in the train accident incident. No one will be spared.”
Mon, Jun 05, 2023
How did the Odisha train crash happen? This is what we know so farSubscriber Only
June 03, 2023 19:17 IST
Full details will be known only after an inquiry. Prima facie, a signalling error, which led the Coromandel Express to go off its designated track and ram a stationary goods train from behind, seems to be the culprit.
Tue, Jun 06, 2023
PM Modi visits site, vows action; could have been averted, says MamataSubscriber Only
June 03, 2023 17:20 IST
So far, 261 people have died and over 900 people injured as the two passenger trains, Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, derailed. A goods train was also hit in the process
Sun, Jun 04, 2023
Possible signalling error may have caused Odisha train tragedySubscriber Only
June 03, 2023 13:48 IST
Over 900 people were also injured as two passenger trains, Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, derailed in Odisha’s Balasore late Friday evening. A goods train was also hit in the process.
Sat, Jun 03, 2023
At least 233 feared dead, around 900 injured as Coromandel, Yeswanthpur Express trains derail in OdishaSubscriber Only
June 02, 2023 21:01 IST
A massive rescue operation was underway Friday night at the accident site in Bahanaga Bazar near Balasore to retrieve people trapped in the derailed coaches and carry them to hospitals.
Sun, Jun 04, 2023
Railways struggles to meet Vande Bharat number, speed targetsSubscriber Only
May 25, 2023 02:37 IST
Instead, it is rolling out smaller, eight-coach versions of the marquee trainset that enables it to increase the number of total trains rolled out without actually producing that many 16-coach standard variants.
Thu, May 25, 2023
Ahmedabad-Mumbai Vande Bharat route: Fencing railway tracks helps reduce cattle run-over casesSubscriber Only
May 22, 2023 22:39 IST
According to data from the Railways, cattle deaths have reduced to zero in sections where 100% fencing work has been completed by Mumbai Central and Vadodara divisions of the Railways.
Tue, May 23, 2023
Dwarka Expressway likely to be completed in 3-4 months: Nitin GadkariSubscriber Only
May 18, 2023 19:23 IST
A statement from the Union Transport Ministry later in the evening, however, said the entire work will be complete by April 2024.
Fri, May 19, 2023
17th Vande Bharat will be flagged today, 4 key new ones on their waySubscriber Only
May 18, 2023 03:45 IST
On May 18, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, will inaugurate the Howrah-Puri Vande Bharat Express, the first for Odisha and the trainset’s 17th edition.
Thu, May 18, 2023
Railways chalk out plans to avoid cattle hits on newly launched Bhopal-New Delhi Vande Bharat Express routeSubscriber Only
April 03, 2023 14:55 IST
The general manager of North Central Railway held a meeting a few days ago and chalked out a strategy against cattle hits. Locations between Agra and Palwal where fencing gaps exist have been identified for repair.
Mon, Apr 03, 2023
School students to be ferried for inaugural Vande Bharat ride from Madhya PradeshSubscriber Only
March 31, 2023 13:06 IST
PM Modi to flag off Vande Bharat Express between Bhopal’s Rani Kamlapati railway station and New Delhi on April 1.
Fri, Mar 31, 2023
Chenab Bridge may be ready this month; minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to visit spot this weekendSubscriber Only
March 24, 2023 14:53 IST
The Chenab Bridge, hanging with its steel and concrete structure between Bakkal and Kauri, is 1,178 feet above the riverbed underneath, making it the world’s highest railway bridge
Fri, Mar 24, 2023
Railways begins project to collect data on evolution of stationsSubscriber Only
March 20, 2023 15:37 IST
As the Modi government spends thousands of crores of rupees to redevelop 1,275 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station scheme, the policymakers have decided to trace the origins, importance, and evolution of railway stations as part of the history of the cities, towns, and villages they serve.
Tue, Mar 21, 2023
How to travel with your pet on Indian trains: Here are the rules and chargesSubscriber Only
March 17, 2023 14:58 IST
Data show around 2,500 pets travel by train every month on Indian Railways. Dog/cat owners can travel along with their pets in AC First Class only but there are certain conditions.
Sat, Mar 18, 2023
Constitution books a place in many a heartSubscriber Only
March 15, 2023 02:45 IST
Taking part in the just-concluded World Book Fair in the national capital for the first time, Parliament has sold books worth Rs 10 lakh in five days. And the most sought after among the books was the replica of the original calligraphed Constitution of India, which sold some 500 copies.
Wed, Mar 15, 2023
Railways allows consignments of phones, perfumes in passenger parcel vansSubscriber Only
March 10, 2023 01:35 IST
The parcel business has been identified as a sunrise sector with e-comm firms in the fray
Fri, Mar 10, 2023
Russia’s TMH bids lowest for making 200 Vande Bharat trains in IndiaSubscriber Only
March 02, 2023 02:06 IST
Indian engineering major Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) and Kolkata-based Titagarh Wagons tie-up has emerged as the second lowest bidder quoting Rs 139.8 crore per trainset.
Thu, Mar 02, 2023
Railways to spend Rs 32k cr on new lines, Rs 13k cr on ‘customer amenities’Subscriber Only
February 28, 2023 01:41 IST
The Budget has allocated Rs 2.4 lakh crore to Railways' capital spend.
Tue, Feb 28, 2023
Irked by derailments in Andhra, Railway Board chair tells official to stay at site and find solutionSubscriber Only
February 23, 2023 04:48 IST
The directive was issued in a countrywide meeting to review the safety aspects of Indian Railways on Wednesday evening, attended by the entire Railway Board, General Managers and Divisional Railway Managers from across India.
Thu, Feb 23, 2023
Railways takes OTP route, bets on smart-locks to stop theft from parcel vansSubscriber Only
February 22, 2023 02:53 IST
“We will fit these in all Rajdhani Express trains in the beginning and then scale up. The cost will come down only when we proliferate it,” a senior Railways ministry official told The Indian Express.
Wed, Feb 22, 2023
Meet the men who brought Vande Bharat trains to life: ‘Why couldn’t we make our own high-speed trains?’Subscriber Only
February 20, 2023 01:36 IST
Meet the engineers and designers behind the development of Train 18, India's first indigenously designed and manufactured high-speed train. The team faced several challenges, including limited domestic expertise and resources, but managed to create a world-class train with a top speed of 180 km/hour. The success of Train 18 has boosted India's self-reliance in the railway sector and provided a foundation for future developments in high-speed rail technology.
Wed, Apr 12, 2023
Braking issue comes up again after collision of goods trainsSubscriber Only
February 19, 2023 01:15 IST
The trains collided at Sultanpur station in Lucknow division at 5.30 am. One of the trains was loaded with coal and running at 65 kmph. The other, coming from the opposite direction, was empty.
Sun, Feb 19, 2023
Train AC coaches carrying chocolates to leave Tirupati today as part of Rail-Post cargo serviceSubscriber Only
February 16, 2023 03:44 IST
Railways aims to cater to the transportation needs of Cadbury’s parent company Mondelez, which has factories in Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh and supplies go to all parts of the country.
Thu, Feb 16, 2023Journalism of Courage
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