News for 'Indian Railway'

Fog reduces visibility to 0 in North India; 18 trains delayed

Fog reduces visibility to 0 in North India; 18 trains delayed

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

'Dense' to 'very dense' fog prevailed in parts of Punjab, Haryana, west Rajasthan, Bihar, Delhi, west Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Assam.

Railways to be lead partner for Commonwealth Games

Railways to be lead partner for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Indian Railways will be the lead partner for Commonwealth Games. Special trains will run during the Commonwealth Games.

Railways to lease real estate assets

Railways to lease real estate assets

Rediff.com7 Apr 2010

With a view to exploit its real estate assets, the Indian Railways plans to lease out some of them and aims to rake-in Rs 600 crore (Rs 6 billion) through this move this fiscal, a senior Railways official said.

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

How India celebrated its first Republic Day in 1950

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Huge tri-colour-themed banners have been put up along the Kartavya Path while the theme for this year's tableaux that would roll down the boulevard where the annual Republic Day celebrations take place is 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas', focusing on 75 years of the enactment of the Constitution.

Can Modiji Fix The Economy's Problems?

Can Modiji Fix The Economy's Problems?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'If weak indicators persist, there is a risk that India could slip into a prolonged slowdown similar to the one experienced between 2014 and 2019,' warns Debashis Basu.

Railways need more land for freight corridor

Railways need more land for freight corridor

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Nearly three years after RITES, the consultancy arm of Indian Railways, prepared a preliminary project alignment design for the proposed dedicated freight corridor project, the railways are demanding 42 per cent more land for the project than what was previously envisaged.

Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Free Wi-Fi at 3 more railway stations

Rediff.com5 May 2016

The Railways launched the Google's free Wi-Fi service at Vijayawada, Kachiguda and Raipur stations.

Can Sadananda Gowda put railways back on track?

Can Sadananda Gowda put railways back on track?

Rediff.com27 May 2014

In a short stint as Karnataka Chief Minister, he managed to earn a good reputation. Can he replicate the success?

Link public support to Railways with reforms: Eco Survey

Link public support to Railways with reforms: Eco Survey

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

Successive plans have allocated less resources to the Railways.

Railways fine IRCTC for 'bad food'

Railways fine IRCTC for 'bad food'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

Cracking the whip, Railways have imposed heavy fines totalling Rs 11.5 lakh on nine caterers including Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation for serving "bad quality" food in trains.

EC issues notice to railways over BJP slogan on cup

EC issues notice to railways over BJP slogan on cup

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The poll panel has issued a notice to the railways, asking it to submit a report by Thursday on the slogan on tea cups, so that it can take a call on whether it was a poll code violation.

'An All-Out Budget For Middle Class'

'An All-Out Budget For Middle Class'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

'There's a misconception that all Rs 1 lakh crore will be spent immediately, leading to higher consumption of FMCG goods, travel, and vehicle purchases.' 'While some of this money will go toward consumption, not all of it will.' 'The impact depends on where people deploy their savings.'

Google's free Wi-Fi service arrives at Bhubaneswar railway station

Google's free Wi-Fi service arrives at Bhubaneswar railway station

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

The project will eventually be rolled out to cover 400 railway stations across India

Railway safety to go hi-tech soon

Railway safety to go hi-tech soon

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Three years from now, Indian railway network will be based on sophisticated, hi-tech and indigenously developed infrastructure ensuring safety of every passenger.

Mamata takes steps to up Railways' freight biz

Mamata takes steps to up Railways' freight biz

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The minister said a premium service for container movement with assured transit time was under consideration for time sensitive cargo.

'I'm sure we will...': Meloni's birthday wish for Modi

'I'm sure we will...': Meloni's birthday wish for Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took to X to wish a happy birthday to her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi who turned 74 on Tuesday and said they will continue to strengthen the ties between the two countries.

Rising impropriety in Railways: Is Lalu listening?

Rising impropriety in Railways: Is Lalu listening?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

There were total 23,507 complaints registered by common rail users against the Railways in 2006-07, which is seven per cent more than the previous year.

No privatisation of Railways: Prabhu

No privatisation of Railways: Prabhu

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Privatisation, he said, "is a bogey.

Railways' budget hotel plan hits road block

Railways' budget hotel plan hits road block

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

The proposed construction of 100 railway budget hotels across India to meet the Commonwealth Games tourist rush has hit a road block with no clear signal as to which authority will execute them.

Railways to step up safety measures

Railways to step up safety measures

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

Auxiliary warning system, cab-signalling device, centralised traffic control system are some of the state-of-the-art measures that are being considered to enhance safety measures in India

Kohli's Test future uncertain after Australia flop show!

Kohli's Test future uncertain after Australia flop show!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli's career was hanging by a thread after a disappointing showing with the bat in Australia.

Railways see 8% rise in earnings

Railways see 8% rise in earnings

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

The Railways have earned nearly eight per cent more revenue in 2009-10 as compared to the earnings in the 2008-09 fiscal.

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

26/11: 'Rana Will Tell Us About ISI's Role'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'He is the key to unravel the 26/11 conspiracy.'

Railways lines up big plans to improve services

Railways lines up big plans to improve services

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

The projects include commissioning of new lines, gauge conversion and doubling of existing tracks in certain busy stretches.

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Railways in talks with Reliance Jio on tower use

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Indian Railways is in talks with Reliance Jio Infocomm to allow the Mukesh Ambani-led telecom major's use of its towers. The aim is seamless mobile and internet connectivity for passengers along the 67,368-km of tracks. The Railway Board has entrusted its RailTel Corporation arm to work on the modalities with Jio. The Jio tie-up is expected to bring down its telecom bill by at least 35 per cent from this financial year.

After Fin Min objection, Railways stops officers' promotion

After Fin Min objection, Railways stops officers' promotion

Rediff.com1 Jun 2014

A scam had come to light in two lesser-known services-- Railway Board Secretariat Service and Railway Board Secretariat Clerical Service -- where promotions were being made allegedly without following due procedures and bypassing Union Cabinet's jurisdiction.

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

The Magical Raj Kapoor Partnership

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Shailendra's songs were attuned to Raj Kapoor's explorations of the themes and dreams of the Everyman.

CAG raises a stink over railways

CAG raises a stink over railways

Rediff.com21 May 2007

For the first time in its history, the department of the comptroller and auditor general (CAG) has conducted a cleanliness audit for the Indian Railways.

In Modi's new India, there is no...: Oppn on rail accidents

In Modi's new India, there is no...: Oppn on rail accidents

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

'This is becoming the new normal. Accountability of @AshwiniVaishnaw ji is zero. The GOI has no answers whatsoever'

Railways to introduce luxurious coaches

Railways to introduce luxurious coaches

Rediff.com2 Jul 2003

These new coaches are being built at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala under a technology transfer agreement with Alstom-LHB of Germany.

Railways' social obligations: Rs 13,675 cr loss

Railways' social obligations: Rs 13,675 cr loss

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

The Indian Railways on Wednesday said it suffered an estimated loss of Rs 13,675 crore (Rs 136.75 billion) in the current fiscal on account of various social service obligations, including suburban and non-suburban services.

Dipa Karmakar back in Nationals after eights years

Dipa Karmakar back in Nationals after eights years

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Dipa Karmakar will make her comeback to the tournament after a long gap of eight years

How has the Railways fared? Promise vs performance

How has the Railways fared? Promise vs performance

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The railways is expecting a revenue of Rs 1,84,820 crore during the current financial year (FY17).

Railways install Anti-Collision Device

Railways install Anti-Collision Device

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

The ACD is a technological breakthrough by the Konkan Railway and is designed to prevent head-on-collisions.

Railways' e-commerce initiative hits a roadblock

Railways' e-commerce initiative hits a roadblock

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

IRCTC and Yebhi's partnership was based on a revenue sharing model where Yebhi held inventory for IRCTC and shared about 2-10 per cent of the revenue.

Mamata asks India Inc to join hands with Railways

Mamata asks India Inc to join hands with Railways

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Presenting the Railway Budget for 2010-11 in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee said that it is time for private partnership in Indian Railways, but said that the railways will not be privatised.

Railways' Jan Ahar outlets at stations soon

Railways' Jan Ahar outlets at stations soon

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

To begin with, four Jan Ahar outlets are going to be operational at Howrah, Bangalore, Chennai and Secunderabad stations this month. Seven more will be launched at different stations, including Patna, New Jalpaiguri, Lucknow and Mysore next month.