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Railway Ministry declines Defence Ministry's plea to reduce military special train size, charges

The Railway Ministry has turned down the Defence Ministry's plea to reduce the minimum size of military special trains from 30 to 20 wagons. Citing operational constraints, Railways stated that its standard costing is based on 30 wagons, and a reduction wouldn't proportionally cut costs. The Defence Ministry had requested…

The Economic Times

NEET re-exam: Home secretary reviews states' preparedness

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan reviewed state preparedness for the NEET (UG) re-examination, scheduled for June 21. Amidst allegations of irregularities that led to the May 3 exam's cancellation, the focus is on student convenience, security, and exam integrity. States are urged to facilitate student travel, with the Railway Board…

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Two years on, Railways yet to offer medical aid to parcel staff despite labour commissioner's plea

Private workers loading and unloading railway parcels have waited two and a half years for medical facilities. The Chief Labour Commissioner requested the Railway Board to provide these essential services. Workers often sustain injuries but must pay for their own treatment. Despite appeals, the Railway Board has not responded.

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Indian Railways to run special trains across country on Chhath Puja

Indian Railways is running special trains across the country to ensure the safe travel of passengers. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Railways union demands secret ballot elections due since April 2019

AIRF demands Railway Board conduct secret ballot elections for union recognition, addressing various issues faced by railway workers.

The Hindu

Arvind Srivastava appointed GM for SWR

Arvind Srivastava, Indian Railways Stores Services (IRSS) of 1987 batch took over as General Manager, South Western Railway, on Friday.

The Hindu

Railway Board gets new Secretary, two new members

Aruna Nayar, Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) Officer of the 1987 batch was appointed Secretary of the Railway Board in the Ministry of Railways and took charge on January 6.

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₹218.75 crore allotted for implementing Automatic Signalling System

Railway Board sanctions ₹218.75 crore project to implement Automatic Signalling between Yesvantpur-Arsikere, enabling additional trains & economic development.

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Railway Board’s nod awaited for doubling 46-km Thuravoor-Ambalappuzha rail track

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Forum to resume protests against SilverLine semi-high-speed rail project in Kerala

This comes in the wake of a State committee meeting of the samiti held at Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. It was decided to hold zonal-level marches, dharnas, and discussions across Kerala this month in order to create awareness about the ‘real intentions’ behind the project.

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Doubling rail track in 46-km Thuravur-Ambalappuzha corridor gets an extra push

Railway to double 46-km Thuravur-Ambalapuzha corridor. Railway Board to approve project in Oct, estimate in Dec. Doubling of track to reduce travel time, benefit Kerala's economy. Land acquisition to be completed by 2024, doubling by 2026.

The Hindu

Bengaluru-Kannur express may be extended up to Kozhikode

Railway Board Chairperson Jaya Varma Sinha has assured MP M.K. Raghavan that the extension of Bengaluru-Kannur express to Kozhikode, infrastructure development for Feroke and Kadalundi railway stations, more stops, and withdrawal of decision to cut down sleeper coaches in trains will be investigated and suitable action taken.

The Hindu

Jaya Verma Sinha first woman to head the Railway Board

The first ever woman to head the Board in its 118-year-old history.

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Govt appoints Jaya Verma Sinha CEO, chairperson of Railway Board

The Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Thursday appointed Jaya Verma Sinha, a member of the Indian Railway Management Services (IRMS), as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Railways to expedite installation of fire safety systems on trains

The Railway Board has directed General Managers of all Zonal Railways to expeditiously complete the process.

The Hindu

More train services to operate from Kollam

The long-standing demand to convert Velankanni special train service into a regular service has been given the nod by Railway Board and a new Kollam-Tirupati service will also be started.

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Railways alarmed over freight trains running without safety clearance

A large proportion [about 15-20%] of freight trains in India are running with invalid BPC.

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Railways gears up to tackle Cyclone Biparjoy, several trains cancelled in Gujarat

To tackle cyclone Biparjoy, several trains have been cancelled and short-terminated as a precautionary measure in view of safety of passengers and train operations

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Overworked loco pilots are main cause of increasing train accidents, Railways officials say

The Railway Board took a serious view of this violation of rules.

The Times of India

South Coast Railway Zone headquarters construction in New year

VISAKHAPATNAM: The construction of the headquarters of the newly formed 18th Railway Zone in the country, South Coast Railway Zone (SCoR) in Port City would start in a couple of months with a few modifications of the designs. The railway authorities are sending two designs to the railway board to…

The Times of India

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas coaches in 'dilapidated' state, IRCTC asks for Vande Bharat rake as replacement

NEW DELHI: Highlighting the dilapidated condition of the Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express, the IRCTC has written to the Railways so that a Vande Bharat rake can be allocated to run the corporate train.

The Hindu

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas coaches in 'dilapidated’ state; IRCTC asks for Vande Bharat rake as replacement

Among other incidents in the IRCTC-operated Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express referred to in the letters is the collapse of a ceiling panel, which occurred twice in the last year

The Hindu

Railways detects fraudulent withdrawal of PF money

Alert issued across zones to rule out similar cases

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Railway healthcare network comes under Ayushman Bharat

Financial coverage of up to ₹5 lakh in empanelled public, pvt. hospitals for beneficiaries

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