Railways
Watch: Vande Bharat train gets clean in 14 minutes for next trip under ‘14 Minute Miracle’ initiative
As a part of ‘Swachatha Abiyan’, the Central Government came up with a ‘14 Minute Miracle’ cleanup initiative. The initiative was being taken in Vande Bharat Express at Chennai’s Egmore and Delhi’s Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station. Indian Railways adopted this scheme for quality cleaning of Vande Bharat trains rakes at 'other end terminal stations'. Termed as ‘14 Minute Miracle’ scheme formally launched at the Delhi Cantt Railway Station on Oct 01. A process that once consumed 3-4 hours will now be executed within a mere 15 minutes, top sources of Ministry of Railways informed ANI. As per sources, now each coach of the Vande Bharat train will be cleaned by a dedicated team of four cleaning staff. Multiple mock drills have further fine-tuned their skills, ensuring a seamless execution of the rapid cleaning operation. This new leap in efficiency is expected to redefine passenger expectations and enhance the overall railway travel experience.
Railways utilised 59 per cent of its capital expenditure in first six months of 2023-24: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The Indian Railways has utilized 59% of its total capital expenditure in the first half of the financial year 2023-24, thanks to 38 structural and procedural reforms. The reforms have improved the overall performance of the railways, according to Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The reforms include revamping project execution, finance, and monitoring processes for transparency and quality control.
Vande Bharat trains will be cleaned in 14 minutes from Oct 1 onwards: Railway Minister
The initiative is based on the concept of '7 minutes of miracle' at various stations such as Osaka, Tokyo, etc. in Japan where bullet trains are cleaned and made ready for another journey within seven minutes.
Train movement in Punjab hit after farmers begin 3-day 'rail roko' protest
Farmers in Punjab launched a three-day 'rail roko' agitation, affecting the movement of 91 trains. They are demanding a financial package for flood losses, a legal guarantee for minimum support price (MSP), and a debt waiver. The protests are being carried out at various locations in Punjab, including Amritsar and Ferozepur.
Ghaziabad revives Noida Electronic City-Sahibabad Metro line proposal once again
Ghaziabad Development Authority is revisiting the proposal for the Noida Electronic City-Sahibabad metro line to connect the RapidX corridor in Ghaziabad with the metro's Blue and Red lines. The project, which had been put on hold due to high costs, is now being considered again. GDA is exploring funding options, including obtaining a loan from the NCR Planning Board.
Mathura Train accident: Probe finds mildly-drunk staff handled train, was watching mobile; 5 suspended
In a shocking incident, a train in Mathura derailed from the track and rammed into the station wall.Reportedly the Loco Pilot was using his phone when the accident took place.
Railways inks pact with Indo-Russian JV for Vande Bharat trains
The development gains significance as concerns have been raised about the viability of the JV in light of fresh US sanctions against senior officials associated with the Russian partners in this joint venture with India's Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL). As per the agreement with the national transporter, Kinet Railway Solutions will manufacture and maintain 120 Vande Bharat passenger sleeper train sets and also provide maintenance services for 35 years, said a government official.
EMU train climbs platform at UP's Mathura railway station, no casualties reported
An electric multiple unit (EMU) train, which was coming from Delhi's Shakur Basti railway station climbed at a platform in Mathura railway station on Tuesday night.
Railways to run 18 special night trains on last day of Ganpati immersion in Mumbai
Mumbai's suburban railway network will operate 18 special train services on the night of Anant Chaturdashi to facilitate the return of devotees after the Ganapati festival. The Central Railway will run 10 suburban special trains connecting Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) with Kalyan, Thane, and Belapur stations. The Western Railway will offer eight suburban special services between Churchgate and Virar stations.
These trains are cancelled between Chennai and Tirupati, Vijaywada division in Sept, October
Train services between Chennai and Tirupati will be suspended from September 28 to October 12 due to track upgrades at Renigunta yard. Additionally, 12 express trains will be cancelled in October due to interlocking procedures and the commissioning of the third line at Bapatla station. Passengers are advised to check with railway authorities for alternative travel arrangements and stay updated on any further developments related to these cancellations and diversions.
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Railway employees union demands productivity-linked bonus on the basis of 7th pay commission
The Indian Railway Employees Federation (IREF) has requested an increase in the productivity-linked bonus (PLB) for railway workers ahead of the festive season. The PLB is currently equivalent to 78 days' wages and is given to non-gazetted employees as an incentive. The IREF argues that the PLB is still calculated based on the minimum salary fixed by the 6th Pay Commission, while the 7th Pay Commission increased the minimum salary to Rs 18,000.
Vande Bharat trains with upgraded features to make your journey more comfortable; check details
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 24 flagged off nine new Vande Bharat Express trains via video conferencing, taking the total number of semi-high-speed trains to 34. The newly launched Vande Bharat trains will connect religious and tourist destinations in 11 different states. The new trains have a number of new features which are set to make passengers’ journey more comfortable. The new features were incorporated into the train after passengers’ feedback. From improvising the seat reclining angle to incorporating deep wash basins to avoid water from splashing out, the coach manufacturers have paid attention to minute details.
North Western Railway aims to be Kavach ready in next two years, says official
The North Western Railway in Jaipur plans to implement the Kavach anti-collision system in the zone, covering Rajasthan and Haryana, within the next two years. Currently, three Vande Bharat Express trains in the zone are equipped with Kavach. Tenders worth Rs 426 crore have been awarded for the system to be rolled out on 1,600 km across the zone, and a survey to assess the availability of 4G and 5G networks is underway.
New chapter began in Railways under PM Modi: Union Minister Kishan Reddy
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy stated that the NDA government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has initiated a new chapter in the development of railways in India. Reddy made the comments during an event at the Kachiguda railway station, where Prime Minister Modi virtually flagged off nine Vande Bharat trains, including the Hyderabad-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express.
New Vande Bharat Express linking Ranchi and Howrah set to boost connectivity and development
The Ranchi-Howrah Vande Bharat Express is set to become the fastest train connection between Jharkhand and West Bengal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate the train on September 24, 2023, with regular operation starting from September 27. The train, known as Vande Bharat Express, offers state-of-the-art amenities for a comfortable and convenient travel experience.
PM Modi flags off 9 Vande Bharat Express trains across 11 states; aim to boost major rail connectivity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flags off nine Vande Bharat Express trains, to help improve connectivity across 11 states namely Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Bihar, West Bengal, Kerala, Odisha, Jharkhand and Gujarat.
