Indian Railways conducts trial run on Srinagar-Banihal track
Nov 16, 2019, at 04:07 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: After the completion of successful trial runs of train service in north Kashmir, railway department on Saturday conducted a trial run on Srinagar to Banihal track from Sunday, after a period of 105 days.
MCL to invest Rs.9000 crore on railway infrastructure- Joshi
Nov 07, 2019, at 11:10 pm
Talcher/UNI: Mahanadi Coalfields Limited( MCL) will invest more than Rs 9,000 crore for creation of railway infrastructure for seamless transportation of coal from across MCL mines, Union Minister for Coal and Mines Pralhad Joshi said today.
Indian Railway attracts record 2.4 cr candidates for 1.27 lakh vacancies
Nov 07, 2019, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi/UNI :As many as 2.4 crore applicants have applied for the posts of Assistant Loco Pilots (ALPs) and Technicians and Level-I posts (erstwhile group D) offered by the Indian Railways, making it the largest recruitment exercise in the world.
Indian Railway suffers Rs 234 cr loss due to suspension of train service
Oct 22, 2019, at 04:58 pm
Srinagar, Oct 22 (UNI) Railway department has suffered a loss of over Rs 234 crore due to continued suspension of train service in the Kashmir valley, where life remained paralysed due to strike against scrapping of Article 370 on August 5.
Railways suffer loss of Rs 2 cr due to strike in Kashmir
Oct 03, 2019, at 04:52 pm
Srinagar, Oct 3 (UNI) Railway department has suffered a loss of about two crores due to complete strike for the past two months in Kashmir valley, where people are protesting against the scrapping of Article 370 and 35 A, besides dividing the state into two Union Territories by the Centre on August 5.
Cabinet approves payment of PLB to railway employees for the FY 2018-19
Sep 18, 2019, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days wages to over 11.52 Lakh eligible non-gazetted railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF personnel) for the Financial Year (FY) 2018-19, for maintaining industrial peace and motivation of railwaymen.
Recruited approx 1,84,262 employees in 2014-19, clarifies Indian Railways
Jul 30, 2019, at 05:37 pm
New Delhi, Jul 30 (UNI) Railways on Tuesday clarified that it has recruited approximately 1,84,262 employees in various categories during year 2014-19 and recruitment exercise for 2,83,637 posts is underway.
ECI ties up with NF Railway to increase voter awareness
Apr 03, 2019, at 05:50 pm
Guwahati, Apr 3 (IBNS): The Election Commission of India (ECI) has tied up with the Northeast Frontier Railway to increase awareness of voting rights of the people for the upcoming Lok Sabha election.
Railways withdraw paper tea cups with Modi's chowkidaar campaign printed on them
Mar 29, 2019, at 07:38 pm
New Delhi, Mar 29 (IBNS): After withdrawing tickets with photos of Narendra Modi, the Indian Railways was forced to pull out paper cups for serving tea with the Prime Minister's campaign line, "Main Bhi Chowkidar", printed on them.
Feb 22, 2019, at 06:46 pm
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IBNS): Ministry of Railways is going to launch a massive recruitment drive to fill up its vacancies in various categories of posts which are essential for smooth and safe running of trains.
2,30,000 more employees to be recruited, 10% quota will be applicable: Indian Railways
Jan 23, 2019, at 11:41 pm
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): In line with the recruitment process, the Indian Railways will initiate fresh intakes of 2,30,000 more employees under various cadres.
Indian Railways eliminates unmanned level crossings on Broad Gauge in a mission mode
Nov 02, 2018, at 06:16 pm
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IBNS): Indian Railway on Friday said it has taken a mission area to eliminate all Unmanned Level Crossings (UMLCs) on Broad Gauge and accordingly special efforts have been made so that elimination can be completed at the earliest.
Piyush Goyal launches a web portal “Rail Sahyog†today
Sep 11, 2018, at 07:20 pm
New Delhi, Sept 11 (IBNS): Indian Railways, with its vast network and presence across the length and breadth of the country, has always been at the forefront to serve the society. Inspired by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister for a New India by 2022, Railways is taking various initiatives for upgrading its infrastructure, technology, hygiene among host of other things for an enhanced passenger experience.
Aug 29, 2018, at 05:29 pm
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the cooperation between Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO), India and Republic of Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) to strengthen and promote scientific and technical cooperation in the field of railways.
Piyush Goyal flags off new train service Naini-Doon Janshatabdi Express between Kathgodam- Dehradun
Aug 25, 2018, at 04:24 pm
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IBNS): Piyush Goyal, Minister of Railways & Coal, flagged off a new train services through video conferencing from Rail Bhavan on Saturday.
New Delhi-Vizag train catches fire near Gwalior, no casualties reported so far
May 21, 2018, at 08:03 pm
Gwalior, May 21 (IBNS): Two coaches of the New Delhi-Vishakhapatnam Express train caught fire near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, according to media reports on Monday afternoon.
Food safety is the top most priority of the government: GM Eastern Railway.
May 19, 2018, at 12:18 am
Kolkata, May 18 (IBNS): There is no authorised unmanned level crossing in Kolkata, said Harindra Rao, General Manager, Eastern Railway here on Friday.
Indian Railways imposes hefty fine on vendor for serving tea coffee in unhygienic conditions
May 03, 2018, at 07:53 pm
New Delhi, May 3 (IBNS): The Railways Ministry, in an official release on Thursday, said that it has taken appropriate actions in response to a video that has been circulating in digital media regarding unhygienic vending of tea/coffee in a train.
Indian Railways to notify 9500 jobs soon
Mar 19, 2018, at 11:37 pm
New Delhi, Mar 19 (IBNS): The Indian Railways will issue recruitment notification for 9500 posts soon, officials said on Monday.
Jan 10, 2018, at 10:59 pm
Mumbai, Jan 10 (IBNS): Indian Railways initiative of empowering its women employees has brought laurels as Matunga Railway Station has entered into Limca Book of Records 2018.
West Bengal: Two local trains collide near Panskura station, several hurt
Oct 23, 2017, at 02:37 am
Kolkata, Oct 22 (IBNS): At least ten persons were injured after a suburban train hit another local train from behind between Panskura and Khirai railway stations in West Bengal's East Medinipur district on Sunday afternoon, reports said.
Jammu Rajdhani Express: Guard coach derails, no casualties reported
Sep 14, 2017, at 03:19 pm
New Delhi, Sep 14 (IBNS): The guard coach of Jammu Rajdhani Express detailed at the New Delhi railway station on Thursday morning, reports said.
Congress demands Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's resignation
Aug 23, 2017, at 10:57 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): The Congress on Wednesday demanded Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu's resignation as the Railway Minister following two recent train accidents in Uttar Pradesh.
Lizard found in food served to passengers on Poorva Express
Jul 26, 2017, at 09:22 pm
New Delhi, July 26 (IBNS): In a shocking incident, a dead lizard was found in the veg biriyani served to a passenger traveling in Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express, media reports said on Wednesday.
Fresh trouble for Lalu and Co. as CBI registers case for tender irregularities
Jul 07, 2017, at 03:22 pm
Patna, Jul 7 (IBNS): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a case against Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief and former Union Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav, his wife Rabri Devi and their son Tejashwi Yadav, the deputy chief minister of Bihar, on Friday, reports said.
Odisha: Ministry of Railways sanctions new BG line between Jeypore and Navarangpur in Odisha
Jul 04, 2017, at 09:06 pm
New Delhi, Jul 4 (IBNS): The Ministry of Railways has sanctioned a new broad gauge (BG) line between Jeypore and Nararangpur in Odisha, in keeping with the announcement made during the Budget 2016-17.
Indian Railways denies media news of change in rules from July 1, issues clarification
Jun 30, 2017, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi, Jun 30 (IBNS): The Ministry of Railways on Friday issued a clarification regarding certain media news announcing new changes from July 1 this year.
Modi-fest is an initiative to achieve the dream of making of developed India, says Suresh Prabhu
Jun 10, 2017, at 11:50 pm
Kolkata, June 10 (IBNS): Union Minister for Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inaugurated Modi-fest, the making of developed India in Howrah on Saturday.
Inauguration of free wi-fi facility at 28 railway stations
May 22, 2017, at 12:41 am
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu has inaugurated the WiFi facility from Kudal Railway Station on Sunday at 28 Railway Stations of Konkan Railway.
Minister of Railways inaugurates round table conference on data analytics for Indian Railways
May 16, 2017, at 09:54 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): Minister of Railways Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu inaugurated Round Table Conference on “Data Analytics for Indian Railwaysâ€. Chairman Railway Board, AK Mital, other Railway Board Members, representatives and dignitaries from industry and senior officials from Railway Board were also present on the occasion.