News for 'Northern Railway'

Karnataka Sampark Kranti flagged off

Karnataka Sampark Kranti flagged off

Rediff.com8 Feb 2004

It will run non-stop between Hazrat Nizamuddin and Bangalore.

SEE: Do 30 squats and get free platform ticket at Delhi's Anand Vihar

SEE: Do 30 squats and get free platform ticket at Delhi's Anand Vihar

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

In a first-of-its-kind scheme, the Indian Railways has installed a squat machine at the Anand Vihar station and 30 squats in front of it will generate a free platform ticket.

Railways steps up security in Northeast

Railways steps up security in Northeast

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

The N F Railway had suffered extensive damage and many lives lost when erstwhile Bodo Liberation Tiger militants were on rampage in western Assam.

For Ambala division, Lalu remains Rail Minister

For Ambala division, Lalu remains Rail Minister

Rediff.com31 May 2011

A link on the official website of the Ambala Railway Division provides access to a format a 11-page telephone directory in adobe which still lists Lalu Prasad Yadav as the 'Rail Minister'.

7 trains cancelled after 10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail in Punjab

7 trains cancelled after 10 coaches of Jhelum Express derail in Punjab

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The Pune-bound train derailed at 3:10 am, injuring three passengers.

Buy rail tickets on credit cards, again

Buy rail tickets on credit cards, again

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

All credit cards and debit cards issued by any Indian Banks (except Canara Bank) and authorised issuers of Visa and MasterCard International or any other affiliated with Visa are accepted for booking of rail reservation tickets.

India's longest rail tunnel to open next year

India's longest rail tunnel to open next year

Rediff.com27 May 2011

The 11-km-long tunnel, passing through the Pir Panjal mountain range, will link Qazigund in Kashmir with Banihal in Jammu region.

Free rail transportation of aid, special trains for J&K

Free rail transportation of aid, special trains for J&K

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Railways will be transporting relief material free of charge to flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir and has taken a slew of measures including special trains and help desks for the stranded passengers.

Now, Rajdhani offers Internet!

Now, Rajdhani offers Internet!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Passengers of the Rajdhani Express trains can now enjoy facilities like Internet with the Railways roping in private players for offering such amenities in return of advertisement space.The contract to advertise on a particular train will be for one year and Railways will charge Rs 25 lakh per month from the interested party.

Alert train driver averts major accident

Alert train driver averts major accident

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

An alert driver averted a major train accident near Chhipyana bridge, 10 km from Ghaziabad junction, as a coach of a Delhi-bound train derailed halting traffic for hours.

'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

'Left with a suitcase': Harrowing tales of Sikkim floods

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The fast-flowing river, which is normally about 250 metre away from her house, was carrying with it camps, utensils and animal carcasses.

'Why do you need Modi's pics on ration bags?'

'Why do you need Modi's pics on ration bags?'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

'If a poor voter sees Modi's picture on ration bags, it is natural he will vote for Modi and the BJP.'

Gujjar agitation: 27 trains cancelled

Gujjar agitation: 27 trains cancelled

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Northern Railways on Friday cancelled 27 trains passing through Rajasthan and diverted several others in the wake of the ongoing agitation by the Gujjar community in the state, causing acute hardship to commuters.

Now, TV on Shatabdi wheels

Now, TV on Shatabdi wheels

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Railways to introduce touch-screen TVs for individual seats.

Express trains collide near Delhi, one killed

Express trains collide near Delhi, one killed

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

One person was killed and at least three others injured on Tuesday when two Express trains, on the same track, collided near Sahibabad, about 12 km from Ghaziabad.The incident took place at around 6.20 am when New Delhi-bound Padmawat Express hit Kalindi Express, which was stationary on the same track, near Brij Vihar railway station near Sahibabad. One passenger identified as Mohammad Rafique, a resident of Ganjdundhuara in Kashiram Nagar in Uttar Pradesh, was killed.

Trains for Pakistan fans cancelled

Trains for Pakistan fans cancelled

Rediff.com6 Mar 2005

The Northern Railways on Sunday cancelled the two special trains which were to be run between Attari and Chandigarh.

2 dead, 8 injured as toy train derails in Himachal Pradesh

2 dead, 8 injured as toy train derails in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Two persons are dead and at least eight others injured after a narrow gauge train derailed near Kalka in Himachal Pradesh, a senior railway official said.

RPF constable shoots dead ASI, 3 passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai train

RPF constable shoots dead ASI, 3 passengers on Jaipur-Mumbai train

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

The constable fired from his automatic weapon, killing an RPF Assistant Sub Inspector and three other passengers of the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Express shortly after 5 am, the official said.

Sparks cause panic in train

Sparks cause panic in train

Rediff.com4 Jul 2003

The passengers of the Delhi-Panipat immediately started getting down and many sustained minor injuries as there were no footboards, witnesses said.

New train services from Agartala to Delhi, Kolkata this month

New train services from Agartala to Delhi, Kolkata this month

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Agartala found a place in the broad gauge railway map in March this year.

Sabotage suspected in Shalimar Express derailment

Sabotage suspected in Shalimar Express derailment

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

Detonators, a grenade pin and empty AK-47 cartridges, were found near the site of the derailment.

Assam: Militants abduct 2 railway drivers

Assam: Militants abduct 2 railway drivers

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

Suspected tribal militants belonging to the anti-talks faction of the National Democratic

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Delhi shivers at 1.9 deg C; dense fog hits road, rail traffic

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Very dense fog lowered visibility to 50 metres at the Palam observatory, near the Indira Gandhi International airport, at 5:30 am.

'Orange' alert in North India as intense cold wave continues

'Orange' alert in North India as intense cold wave continues

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

A severe cold wave brought the minimum temperature down to a numbing 1.5 degrees Celsius at the Ridge weather station in central Delhi.

Dense fog disrupts rail, air traffic in cold swept Delhi

Dense fog disrupts rail, air traffic in cold swept Delhi

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

A blanket of fog enveloped the national capital on Wednesday morning disrupting rail and air traffic even as the mercury plummeted sharply leaving Delhiites shivering.

Fogged out: 100 trains delayed, 5 rescheduled

Fogged out: 100 trains delayed, 5 rescheduled

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Northern Railway officials said train traffic has been disrupted following dense fog in many areas of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh

80 trains cancelled, rescheduled for Bihar bandh

80 trains cancelled, rescheduled for Bihar bandh

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

The railway ministry said it took the decision for the safety of passengers.

Delhi-Attari biweekly from today

Delhi-Attari biweekly from today

Rediff.com14 Jan 2004

The train will leave Delhi every Wednesday and Sunday at 2100 IST and reach Attari at 0440 IST the next day. The return journey will be every Thursday and Monday at 2005 IST.

Delhi-Rajasthan rail traffic restored

Delhi-Rajasthan rail traffic restored

Rediff.com7 Jun 2008

Rail traffic between Delhi and various destinations in Rajasthan was restored on Saturday with eight trains resuming their services after being suspended for nearly two weeks due to Gujjar agitation demanding ST status for the community.

Engine and parcel van of Pooja Express derail

Engine and parcel van of Pooja Express derail

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

There were no casualties or injuries in the incident, which occurred in Delhi.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

The BMC declared a holiday for all government and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Thursday after the IMD issued a 'red' alert for the metropolis.

How A Wedding Tragedy Saved Lives

How A Wedding Tragedy Saved Lives

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

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Delhi: Air and rail traffic hit by fog

Delhi: Air and rail traffic hit by fog

Rediff.com4 Jan 2006

No domestic flights could take off or land from the Indira Gandhi International Airport due to low visibility.

68 killed as blasts rock Indo-Pak special train

68 killed as blasts rock Indo-Pak special train

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Lalu, who is leaving for Panipat by a special plane, said that two suitcases containing IEDs have been recovered from the site.

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The batch of five experts will also play a role as interpreters between India and China sides during border personnel meetings, sources said.

'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

'Railways has not done anything for human safety'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'There are enough funds to solve this problem.'

Dense fog envelops Delhi; 87 trains, 50 flights delayed

Dense fog envelops Delhi; 87 trains, 50 flights delayed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

It was another chilly morning in Delhi with the minimum temperature settling at 8.2 degree Celsius and dense fog delaying 30 flights and 87 trains.

Amritsar accident: Protesters removed from track, trains resume after 40 hrs

Amritsar accident: Protesters removed from track, trains resume after 40 hrs

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

The Punjab police has deployed its personnel, including commandoes, to manage the crowd. The Rapid Action Force is also present in the Joda Patak area, officials said.

Dense fog in North India hits air, rail traffic; causes road accidents

Dense fog in North India hits air, rail traffic; causes road accidents

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Visibility was very low in many areas of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.

First list of dead, hurt passengers released

First list of dead, hurt passengers released

Rediff.com15 May 2003

First list of dead, hurt passengers released.