News for '-rail'

Cold wave tightens grip over North; hits rail, air traffic

Cold wave tightens grip over North; hits rail, air traffic

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Due to heavy fog on Saturday morning, four flights have been diverted from Delhi airport.

Vigyan Rail to Pak, Bangladesh

Vigyan Rail to Pak, Bangladesh

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

In the midst of a thaw in relations between India and Pakistan, authorities in India are considering whether the Vigyan Rail, a science exhibition on wheels, could go to Pakistan and Bangladesh.

China seeks high-speed rail link between Kunming and Kolkata

China seeks high-speed rail link between Kunming and Kolkata

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The 2800 kilometer rail route could be a critical component for the Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar corridor that seeks cross border trade and flow of people

Bihar to invite tender for Metro rail project

Bihar to invite tender for Metro rail project

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Last week, central urban development secretary Sudhir Krishna directed the state government to prepare and submit DPR for necessary clearance and provision for funding.

Gujjar protest in Rajasthan hits rail traffic

Gujjar protest in Rajasthan hits rail traffic

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

Movement of trains between Mathura in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan's Bharatpur was disrupted on Tuesday by Gujjars who have been asking for five per cent reservation in government jobs.

To dent my image some people have given a 'supari': Modi

To dent my image some people have given a 'supari': Modi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

"Earlier, governments were busy in vote bank appeasement but we are busy satisfying people," the prime minister said.

Rail Budget in 1st week of July: Mamata

Rail Budget in 1st week of July: Mamata

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The Rail Budget will be presented in the first week of July and a balance between the 'commercial and human face' of the railways will be maintained, railway minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday. She also hinted that she would spend more time in her home state than in Delhi as the official work can also be carried out from West Bengal.

CIL to fund rail network to link coalfields

CIL to fund rail network to link coalfields

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

To float SPV, levy user charge on consumers to cover investment cost.

How Modi can put the economy back on rails

How Modi can put the economy back on rails

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

At this point of time, the requirement of the economy is obviously more investment, which will create more jobs and increase purchasing power that will sustain a high level of production, says K M Chandrasekhar.

Hyderabad: Accused in minor's rape ends life on rail track

Hyderabad: Accused in minor's rape ends life on rail track

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The incident happened two days after Telangana Labour Minister Ch Malla Reddy had said that the accused in the case would be caught and that there should be an 'encounter' against him.

'Bengal-centric rail budget' talk upsets Mamata

'Bengal-centric rail budget' talk upsets Mamata

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Dismissing suggestions that the Rail Budget was West Bengal-centric, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said those raising the issue are 'humiliating' the state and advised journalists not to ask 'politically manipulative' questions.

World Bank to lend $650 million for Indian rail project

World Bank to lend $650 million for Indian rail project

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

India's Railways has struggled to expand to keep up with demand

Bihar train accident: Faulty tracks suspected; top-level probe ordered

Bihar train accident: Faulty tracks suspected; top-level probe ordered

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

The probe report has estimated the cost of damage due to the accident at more than Rs 52 crore.

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