Indian Railways

Railways’ use of bio-toilets: Lessons in innovation, sustainability to be included in B-school curriculum

CONCOR set to hand over Mulund depot to Railways from December 31

Government to raise Rs 540 crores by selling 15% stake in IRCON International

The government would raise about Rs 540 crores if it sales its 15 percent stake at the current market price.

L&T acquires another bullet train contract, share price surges by 2.17%

The viaduct project includes, construction of 4 elevated HSR stations - Vapi, Billimora, Surat, and Bharuch, and one train depot. The technical bids for this tender were opened on 25th September 2020 and L&T emerged as the lowest bidder.

Central Railway is operating 68 additional services to maintain Social Distancing and avoid Crowding

Railway service are coming back to normal after several stages of lockdown. Social distancing is the key approach to deal with COVID-19.

Over 8,500 people caught travelling without tickets on Central and Western Railway routes during the Lockdown

Almost 8,500 people were caught travelling without tickets in trains in the Central and Western lines during the months of June to September according to the data released by railways.

Government to give Private Railways freedom to set fares

The government will allow private companies to set their own passenger fares when the train services start in the country. This move is mainly made to lure investors.

Quotation floated for private investment in Indian Railways says Niti Aayog CEO

Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Thursday that request for quotation for private investment has been floated and the due date for applications is October 7th.

Indian Railways has 80 new trains from September 12, tickets available from September 10

The Indian Railways will run 80 (40 pairs) new trains starting from September 12, tickets of which went live on Thursday at the Indian Railways website.

Railway Board Chairman announces 80 new special trains, to run from September 12

Govt begins IRCTC disinvestment, invites bids from merchant bankers

The government began the process of selling a part of its stake in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp (IRCTC) and invited bids for the same from merchant bankers on Thursday.

For Just Rs 3000 Indian Railways develops a track inspection cycle

Prayagraj division of North Central Railways has made a track cycle for inspection staff at a cost of Rs 3000. Indian Railways has innovated a Rail Bicycle so that the staffs can quickly travel on the Rail tracks for inspection, monitoring and urgent repairs.

Railways introduced drone based surveillance to ensure safety of passengers

India’s tallest railway pier bridge constructing in Manipur: Indian Railway

Railways fixes major limitation of running trains with HOG technology

Indian Railways fix major limitations of running trains with HOG technology.