New Indo-Bhutan railway link
In a major step toward enhancing regional connectivity, Indian Railways has proposed a new railway line connecting Kokrajhar in Assam to Gelephu in Bhutan. This cross-border project
In a major step toward enhancing regional connectivity, Indian Railways has proposed a new railway line connecting Kokrajhar in Assam to Gelephu in Bhutan. This cross-border project
After the Amrit Snan, a large number of people are expected to return to their hometowns, which will likely lead to a heavy crowd at railway stations.
Despite continued heavy rush, Indian Railways is working on war footing to serve the devotees by bringing them in and taking back their home during the ongoing Mahakumbh.
The Indian Railways has achieved a significant milestone by upgrading more than 23,000 track kilometres (TKM) of the railways' network to support train speeds of up to 130 kilometres per hour (kmph), an official said on Monday.
The Khurda Road-Bolangir Rail Line project in Odisha has made significant strides, including securing the crucial Stage II Forest Clearance for the section between Daspalla and Adhenigarh, said officials of East Coast Railway (ECoR) on Friday.
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.
With a view to promoting research and development (R&D) in the private sector for modernization of the rail network in the country, as also to encourage entrepreneurship and innovation, the Indian Railways have launched an innovative policy to partner with startups.
There were a total of 26,142 cattle run-over (CRO) cases on rail tracks during 2021-to 22 as against 10,919 human run-over (HRO) cases for the same period.
“Transportation by rail is good for the economy as it is the most energy-efficient and the most economical mode of transport. The commissioning of this terminal and more such terminals will have a very positive impact on the economy of the nation,”
