India's first dedicated railway test track, under construction in Rajasthan, is expected to be completed by December 2025 with a total investment of Rs 820 crore, according to the Ministry of Railways.
As the Madarihat by-election approaches on 13 November, the stalled road over bridge (ROB) at a railway crossing in Birpara has emerged as a key campaign issue.
Sunil Kumar Choudhury, Commissioner of ADPC himself inspected the various Chhath ghats in the West Burdwan district and reviewed the complete police bandobast for safety and security of the pilgrims.
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.
The tragic triple-train crash at Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Balasore district on June 2, 2023, which claimed the lives of at least 296 people and injured over 1,000, was the result of "composite negligence" by railway authorities responsible for the signal system’s upkeep and maintenance, the Orissa High Court has observed.
In a bid to make switching between the Blue Line and Green Line 2 easier for commuters
The final commissioning of the line being targeted in 2025, would facilitate easy rail connectivity between the birthplaces of Ramakrishna and Ma Sarada.
Spitting gutkha or betel juices at the city Metro premises could now cost Rs 500 to the visitors.
Crowd controlling measures by forming queues at the terminus stations under the supervision of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) staff for orderly entry of passengers in unreserved coaches is also being ensured, the Ministry of Railways said.
"The pertinent measures are being evaluated so that this does not remain without consequences," he added.
