HISTORICAL FACTS: 9 - The Untold Story

Onam travel plans of Keralites in Bengaluru gone awry

Just one weekend special train available; private buses triple fare to around ₹4,500

The Hindu · Aug 28, 2022

Railway Ministry gives nod to Bengaluru-Mangaluru train via Mysuru six days a week

Demand for the extension of this service till Karwar or Vasco-da-Gama has also gained momentum

The Hindu · Aug 23, 2022

Tram tracks have been uncovered in Alexandria after almost 100 years

The hidden piece of history was revealed last month by workers digging up Main Street as part of ongoing regeneration works.

Daily Record · Aug 11, 2022

NHSRCL invites bids for construction of BKC station, tunnels for bullet train project

This is the first set of bids invited after the rebel Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde-led government came to power in Maharashtra.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2022

Varun Gandhi questions Centre's move to scrap train fare concession to elderly

The Railway ministry recently informed the Parliament that the cost of granting concessions to passengers "weighs heavily" on the national transporter.

The Hindu · Jul 22, 2022

Railways places order for 39,000 wheels from Chinese firm

Contract was earlier with a Ukrainian firm at a price 1.68% lesser compared to the current order which was disrupted due to the Russia- Ukraine war

The Hindu · Jul 20, 2022

Fireman dies by suicide in Hyderabad over 'harassment' from loan app sharks

HYDERABAD: A fireman allegedly died by suicide in Hyderabad after being "harassed" over repayment of borrowed money by organisers of online loan apps, the Railway police said on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Jul 19, 2022

Maharashtra govt to bear 50% cost of Kalyan rail line

KALYAN: In a major development in the long-pending demand of locals for new Kalyan-Murbad railway line in Thane district, the newly formed Shinde government has promised to bear 50% of the expenses. The government has sent a letter to the Railway Board in this regard.

The Times of India · Jul 14, 2022

Assam women’s group opposes alternative hill railway route

Local stakeholders not consulted on new proposal especially after technical faults have dogged the existing track, the Dima Mothers’ Association said

The Hindu · Jul 9, 2022

Fake traveling ticket examiner nabbed on train in Mysuru

He was wearing a fake railway tag and carrying a walkie talkie

The Hindu · Jul 7, 2022