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CJP Delhi protest: From metro stations to liquor shops, what's open and what's closed in national capital on October 10?

CJP protest restrictions: Delhi is implementing extensive security arrangements ahead of the scheduled Cockroach Janta Party protest on October 10. All retail liquor stores will remain closed for two days as a preventative measure. Metro services will be restricted at 57 stations from the evening of October 9, affecting passenger…

The Economic Times · 16h ago

Are Delhi Metro stations closed or open today? Check affected stations, timings and what passengers need to know

Delhi Metro stations closed or open today: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has declared a shutdown of metro stations starting at 9 PM on October 9. This suspension will last until further notice due to planned protests on October 10. Commuters should stay updated through official channels for any news…

The Economic Times · 16h ago

Delhi trains cancelled: From Rajdhani to Garib Rath, check full list of cancellations amid protest alert on October 10

Delhi-bound trains cancelled today: Indian Railways has cancelled several Mail and Express trains scheduled to arrive at New Delhi and Hazrat Nizamuddin stations between 4 am and 2 pm on October 10 ahead of a planned protest, citing expected traffic congestion. The disruption has also affected services including the Sealdah–New…

The Economic Times · 20h ago

'I genuinely didn’t expect this from Indian Railways': Mother travelling with 2-year-old asks pantry staff to prepare oats; what they did in just 5 minutes wins hearts online

A mother travelling from Bihar to Bengaluru with her 2-year-old son praised Indian Railways pantry staff for preparing oats for her toddler during the long train journey. She shared how the staff quickly cooked the meal within five minutes and willingly helped her. Her Instagram post drew attention online, with…

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Your railway station may soon be better prepared for festival crowds: RPF to track high-footfall events from 2022 & plan manpower before passenger surges

RPF has introduced a digital repository, the E-Forecasting Register (EFRR), to anticipate and manage high-footfall events at railway stations. The system will track festivals, religious gatherings, examinations, rallies and other events, enabling timely manpower deployment, passenger movement regulation and coordination with state police. Officials have been directed to make advance…

The Economic Times · Sep 23

Rajdhani Express forced to stop in Assam, but not because of tech issue: Train waits as herd of elephants, including young calves, crosses railway tracks

A Rajdhani Express was briefly halted at Hawaipur in Assam's Hojai district after a herd of elephants, including young calves, began crossing the railway tracks. The unusual encounter, captured on video, was managed through coordination between the Assam Forest Department, the loco pilot and the Lumding Railway Control Room. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 21

Daily train passengers, take note: Railways is upgrading key systems for safer journeys. Kavach 4.0 across 607.7 km, EI at 7 stations, traction upgrade & 4-lane ROB

Railways has approved multiple infrastructure and safety projects across the country, including Kavach 4.0 installation on 607.7 route kilometres in Lucknow Division at Rs 252 crore, Electronic Interlocking at seven Solapur Division stations for Rs 209 crore, a 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV traction upgrade on the Savalyapuram-Guntur section for…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Indian Railways approves construction of a four-lane road overbridge on the Udhna-Ukai Songadh section of Western Railway

The Indian Railways has greenlit the construction of a four-lane Road Over Bridge, with a budget exceeding 133 crore rupees. This initiative aims to streamline both road and rail traffic, enhancing overall accessibility. In addition, three multitracking projects, worth 10,783 crore rupees collectively, have been sanctioned to boost freight capacity…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Diwali travel could see new addition: Sleeper Vande Bharat Express may launch on Delhi-Varanasi route with Prayagraj & Kanpur stops; here’s what travellers need to know

Delhi-Varanasi Sleeper Vande Bharat Express: Indian Railways is planning a second Sleeper Vande Bharat Express service. This new overnight train will connect New Delhi and Varanasi via Prayagraj and Kanpur. The service is expected to be introduced around the Diwali festival. The proposed train will operate at speeds of up…

The Economic Times · Sep 18

Hydrogen train has room for 2,600 passengers, but only 40-60 are riding it: Two months after launch, here’s why Indian Railways is planning to extend it to Delhi

Hydrogen train route to Delhi: India’s first hydrogen train may be extended to Delhi after recording low passenger numbers on its existing route in Haryana. The technology demonstrator has seen limited ridership on the Jind-Sonipat route. Indian Railways is exploring an extension to Azadpur station in Delhi. Low passenger turnout…

The Economic Times · Sep 18