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Protests in north Malabar over Railways’ decision to extend Kannur-bound trains towards Palakkad instead of Kasaragod

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Protests in north Malabar over Railways’ decision to extend Kannur-bound trains towards Palakkad instead of Kasaragod

(image for representation) A fresh decision by the Railways to extend short-distance trains arriving in Kannur in Kerala towards Palakkad instead of Kasaragod has sparked widespread protests across north Malabar, with rail users saying long-pending passenger demands are being ignored. The Shoranur-Kannur Special ToD Express, a key service that passengers have been requesting to be … Read more

F&O Talk| Nifty eyes further gains after crossing 25k mark: Is 25,600 the next target? Sudeep Shah weighs in

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F&O Talk| Nifty eyes further gains after crossing 25k mark: Is 25,600 the next target? Sudeep Shah weighs in

The Indian equity market staged a remarkable comeback this week, with the benchmark Nifty 50 surging by over 1,000 points to close above the crucial 25,000 mark. This rally effectively wiped out all losses incurred since October 2024, signaling renewed investor confidence in the market. The sharp rise was driven by strong buying interest across … Read more

Trains to run faster on Villupuram-Tiruchi chord line as Railways decides to increase maximum speed to 130 kmph

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Trains to run faster on Villupuram-Tiruchi chord line as Railways decides to increase maximum speed to 130 kmph

The Southern Railway has identified a host of work to be carried out before increasing the maximum speed on trains on the Villupuram-Tiruchi section of the chord line. | Photo Credit: FILE PHOTO Southern Railway has embarked on the task of increasing the speed of express trains from 110 kmph to 130 kmph on Villupuram-Tiruchi … Read more

Five-member technical panel certifies new Pamban rail bridge as ‘structurally safe’

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Five-member technical panel certifies new Pamban rail bridge as ‘structurally safe’

The new and old Pamban rail bridges. File | Photo Credit: L. Balachandar The five-member high-level committee appointed by the Ministry of Railways to study the stability of the newly constructed Pamban rail bridge has cleared its design, certifying that the 2.08-km-long bridge is structurally safe. The committee comprising Principal Executive Director (PED), Bridges; PED, … Read more

Railways operated more than 16,000 trains during Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj: Ashwini Vaishnaw

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Railways operated more than 16,000 trains during Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Ashwini Vaishnaw. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu “More than 16,000 trains were operated for the Maha Kumbh that carried around five crore devotees to the pilgrimage,” Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said, in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj on Thursday (February 27, 2024). Mr. Vaishnaw, who was here to congratulate the railway workers for the work done … Read more

On Railways decision to shrink advance booking period

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On Railways decision to shrink advance booking period

People throng the Visakhapatnam Railway station to get a foothold in the train, on January 17. | Photo Credit: V. RAJU The story so far: One could book railway tickets four months in advance for long journeys. Now passengers will only be able to book tickets on Indian Railways two months in advance, a circular … Read more

What are the stress factors for Indian Railways?

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What are the stress factors for Indian Railways?

The Mysuru-Darbanga Express rammed into a stationary goods train at Kavaraipettai Railway station near Gummidipoondi in the Chennai Division of Southern Railway late on October 11, 2024. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam The story so far: On October 17, eight coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed in Assam with no casualties. On October … Read more

Kerala Assembly: Govt to submit calendar to Railways seeking special trains to State during festival seasons

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Kerala Assembly: Govt to submit calendar to Railways seeking special trains to State during festival seasons

Minister V. Abdurahiman says the number of coaches in the second Vande Bharat train plying through Kerala will be increased to 16. | Photo Credit: H. VIBHU The Kerala government will submit a calendar this month (July) to the Railways for allocation of special trains to Kerala from major cities during festival seasons, Minister for Sports … Read more

Forest Department, Railways jointly inspect tracks near Coimbatore to improve safety of wild elephants

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Forest Department, Railways jointly inspect tracks near Coimbatore to improve safety of wild elephants

Officials from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and the Palakkad Division of Southern Railway inspected railway lines passing through the Madukkarai forest range in Coimbatore district | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Officials from the Tamil Nadu Forest Department and the Palakkad Division of Southern Railway inspected railway lines passing through the Madukkarai forest range in … Read more

Southern Railway’s Madurai division withdraws conditions for availing of sick leave

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Southern Railway’s Madurai division withdraws conditions for availing of sick leave

A photograph of the letter withdrawing the controversial leave policy at Southern Railway’s Madurai Division | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The Madurai Division of the Southern Railway on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, withdrew the practice of obtaining a declaration from employees reporting sick and seeking to avail of medical leave.  In a letter, the Chief … Read more