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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

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

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

Special trains between Tirunelveli and Tambaram on November 3, 4

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Special trains between Tirunelveli and Tambaram on November 3, 4

The Southern Railway will operate trains between Tirunelveli and Tambaram via Sivakasi and Tenkasi to clear the extra rush of passengers on November 3 and 4, in light of the Deepavali festival. Train no. 06003 Tirunelveli-Tambaram weekly festival special will leave Tirunelveli at 4 p.m. on November 3 (Sunday) and reach Tambaram at 4.10 a.m. … Read more

Visakhapatnam railway station wears deserted look as 12 originating, 19 passing trains are cancelled on September 2

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Visakhapatnam railway station wears deserted look as 12 originating, 19 passing trains are cancelled on September 2

The cancellation of a dozen trains, originating in Visakhapatnam and 19 long distance trains, owing to water overflowing on the tracks in Anhdra Pradesh and Telangana has led to Visakhapatnama railway station, the busiest junction over East Coast Railway (ECoR), wearing a deserted look on Monday morning (September 2, 2024). There were a few passengers … Read more

With roads blocked, SWR to run special trains between Mangaluru-Bengaluru

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With roads blocked, SWR to run special trains between Mangaluru-Bengaluru

Motorists queue up on Mangaluru-Tumakuru NH 73 near Ujire in Dakshina Kannada district on July 19, 2024. Following the closure of Shiradi Ghat (NH 75) and Sampaje Ghat (NH 275), people travelling from Mangaluru to Bengaluru are forced to take the Mangaluru-Tumakuru NH 73 via Charmadi Ghat. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Quickly responding to … 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

Konkan Railway takes up measures to ensure safety of trains and passengers in monsoon

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Konkan Railway takes up measures to ensure safety of trains and passengers in monsoon

Konkan Railway Corporation Limited personnel clearing dangerous trees, strengthening gabian walls, and clearing drainage in Karnataka in preparation for the monsoon. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has taken up drainage and infrastructure maintenance, monsoon patrolling, carried out operational adjustments and enhanced communication systems to ensure unhindered train operations, thereby ensuring passenger safety … Read more

Three trains to halt at Cherlapalli terminal station from March 14

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Three trains to halt at Cherlapalli terminal station from March 14

South Central Railway (SCR) has decided to take up experimental halts at the upcoming Cherlapalli railway terminal, Hyderabad from March 14 for the following trains: Train Number 17011/ 17012 Hyderabad- Sirpur Kaghaznagar – Bidar Express, Train Number 12713/12714 Vijayawada – Secunderabad – Vijayawada Express and Train Number 12706/12705 Secunderabad – Guntur – Secunderabad Express. These … Read more