The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday released recommendations on assignment of additional spectrum to Indian Railways for its safety and security applications.
The Indian Railways has categorically denied reports circulating in certain media outlets that passengers will be allowed to travel free of cost during the Maha Kumbh mela.
The two-month period was marked by festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, and Diwali, which usually witnesses a spurt in passengers travelling through the railways.
The volume of goods movement on the new dedicated freight corridors (DFCs) of Indian Railways has doubled in the current financial year compared to 2023-24 marking a quantum leap in the country’s logistics landscape.
Indian Railways is advancing towards the successful implementation of Kavach 4.0, an indigenous advanced safety system designed to enhance train operations across its network.
A Central public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, the IRCTC was established as an extension of the Indian Railways with the goal of upgrading, professionalising, and managing catering and hospitality services at stations, trains, and other locations, as well as promoting domestic and international tourism.
To educate the rail users regarding their safety and Dos & Don'ts during the journey, 5742 awareness campaigns were organized. During this month-long operation,
The total candidates scheduled were 1,80,882, out of which 1,28,708 candidates appeared for the CBT. For the first time, Aadhar based authentication was done for the candidates.
According to the Railway Ministry, both loadings and passenger segments have noted incremental growth.
The railways has only 40 per cent of usable stocks available, so there is a need for procuring additional stock to cater to the demand for the entire fleet, the sources said.
