The Indian Railways on Monday flagged off the country’s first air-conditioned suburban local train for Mumbai commuters, 150 years after the first suburban local was hauled by a steam engine in 1867, officials said. The Christmas and pre-New Year bonanza saw the first AC local’s maiden run for the media,[Read More…]
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Railways to increase efficiency via skill-based training
Indian Railways has decided to send its staff members for “skill-based training” to enhance their productivity and efficiency levels. The massive exercise for all its employees — Project Saksham — will continue for the next one year. Employees in each zone will be put through a week’s training in skills[Read More…]
Provide oxygen cylinders, medical aid to ailing passengers in trains: SC to Railways
As a Diwali gift to commuters, the Supreme Court has made it compulsory for the Indian Railways to keep oxygen cylinders in all the trains. It comes in a bid to help passengers suffering from respiratory problems. The decision was taken by a bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra[Read More…]
Special Rajdhani between Delhi-Mumbai: Travel time reduced with flat increase in fares
The Indian Railways will launch a special Rajdhani train between two metro cities, Delhi and Mumbai from Monday. The special Rajdhani will reduce the travel time by two hours and will not have the flexi-fare system. The train will run from Delhi on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays at 4.15 pm.[Read More…]
Indian Railways to take clean energy initiatives
Striving for a cleaner environment, the Indian Railways has planned to reduce its emission intensity to the extent of 32% by 2030 by taking a series of energy efficient initiatives, the government said on Friday. In a written reply in Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain said[Read More…]
Book train tickets on IRCTC website now and pay later
Passengers can now book train tickets and pay later for them. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corp (IRCTC) website announced on Wednesday that one can now pay later for tickets booked under the tatkal quota. This service is only available for general reservations, as of now. For tatkal bookings,[Read More…]
After CAG’s rebuke, Indian Railways to put covers on blankets
After a recent report on the railways by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) which highlighted many things that needed to be fixed, including hygiene and cleanliness, the railways has sprung into action. It has started providing blankets with covers in AC first-class coaches. We now provide blankets[Read More…]
After CAG report says Indian Railways food is unfit, here’s a proof!
Days after a CAG report submitted in parliament stressed that food on trains in India are unhealthy for human consumption; passengers on a train in Uttar Pradesh got a confirmation after a dead lizard was found in a food served on Poorva Express. The incident happened as a group of[Read More…]
Railways to provide water at ₹1
Indian Railways to now provide clean and safe drinking water to passengers at one rupee. The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) plans to install 1,100 water vending machines at 450 stations in 2017-2018 as part of its efforts to ensure clean drinking water at low cost in rail[Read More…]
CAG report criticises Railways over cleanliness of linen
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India have recently criticised the cleanliness and management of linen in the Indian railways. As per the country’s top auditor, the sanitation and washing of linen including blankets provided on trains were not carried out as per the established norms to be followed[Read More…]
Food served in Indian Railways is unfit for humans, says CAG
A comptroller and Auditor General Audit (CAG) report on the catering services in the Indian Railways has observed that foods which are sold at railway stations are unsuitable and contentious for human consumption. CAG has filed a report in which it mentioned that contaminated foodstuff, recycled foodstuff, packaged and bottled items[Read More…]
Delhi Metro workers threaten to go on strike
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation staffers have threatened to go on strike on July 23 as they press for raise in their pay grades. However, as their long-standing demand has not been met by the corporation they have stated that the responsibility of any disruptions in the Delhi metro services[Read More…]
Amidst rising global warming, Railways launches Solar DEMU Train
In view of rising threat to the environment, the Indian Railways launched an environmentally friendly train on Friday. This 1600 HHP solar DEMU train is not only eco-friendly but will also have financial benefits. The train will have a sitting capacity of 89 per people per coach will be operational[Read More…]
Indian Railways to introduce ‘Economy AC’ coaches
Train passengers will soon have an option to travel in a new class of ‘Economy AC coaches’ with fares less than the normal 3AC tariff. The proposed fully AC train will have three-tier Economy AC coaches besides AC-3, AC-2 and AC-1 classes as part of the transformation exercise. An added[Read More…]
Goodbye boring railway meals, McDonalds, Dominos and KFC to delight you onboard!
Gone are the days of boring railway food, now you can avail your favourite fast food while onboard. Passengers onboard Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains can pre-order their favourite fast food to their seat online, on phone call or by SMS, with mandatory meals now becoming optional from June 15. A[Read More…]
Railways may charge Rs 50 extra for ‘lower berth’
Railways travelers may have to pay extra amount for comfortable journey in Indian Railways soon. Reportedly, the Indian Railways has suggested to increase the charges of lower berths in trains, Zee Business news channel reported. Considering the high demand of the berth in question, Railways has suggested increasing Rs 50[Read More…]
Ever paid Rs 972 for 100gm curd, Rs 1,241 for one litre of refined oil? Indian Railways did, reveals RTI
The Central Railway’s catering department has purchased certain food items to stock their warehouses at several times the maximum retail price, reveals an application filed as a second appeal under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The application was filed by an activist Ajay Bose for the second time as[Read More…]
Railways gets Rs 500 cr from Nirbhaya fund to install CCTVs
The Indian Railways has been allotted a portion of the Nirbhaya fund to implement a continuing scheme to install CCTV surveillance systems at railway stations, ladies special trains and women compartments in suburban trains. The state owned transporter was unable to implement the composite security plan that incorporates the job[Read More…]
No privatisation of railways: Suresh Prabhu
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has ruled out the possibility privatisation of Indian Railways. He also said that the railways will have to bear the public service obligation – which is currently between Rs 30,000 and 35,000 crore – for the foreseeable future. “This cannot be done in India. I think[Read More…]
Railways to go for complete digitisation
Special trains, Vikalp scheme to ensure smooth travel: Indian Railways
In order to cater to the maximum number of passengers during the summer rush, the Indian Railways have taken steps to optimise accommodation. Also, focusing providing a smoother travel experience to rail travellers, it has taken various measures for improved passenger experience. As per a senior official, passengers who are[Read More…]
Railways worst operating ratios under BJP government, says Chidambaram
Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday criticised the BJP government for having the ‘worst operating ratio’ of Railways in the last fiscal year. Taking a jibe at the BJP government; he tweeted, “Railways worst operating ratio in 2016-17. Previous worst in 2000-01. Both under BJP governments! Despite well-meaning minister.[Read More…]
Achal Khare appointed MD of high speed rail corp
Railways move for complete supply chain digitization
In order to improve services and business transparency, the Indian Railways will be launching digital contract. This contract will be a blanket digitisation of its entire supply chain across all zones. The digital contract with an integrated supply chain is expected to be launched on April 11 by Railway Minister[Read More…]
Drunk driving a major issue for Indian Railways
There is a significant upsurge in the number of train drivers of Indian railways who failed an alcohol test over the past five years, shows official data. Usually, most of these loco-pilots come for work drunk, making it a disturbing trend. Nearly, 15 per cent of them failed the alcohol[Read More…]