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Trains to run from June 1; online booking opens today

Trains to run from June 1; online booking opens today

Rediff.com21 May 2020

While in a statement issued earlier, the Railways had said that these trains will be fully non-air conditioned, on Wednesday it said that these will have both AC and non-AC classes and fully reserved coaches.

Western Railway rout PSEB

Western Railway rout PSEB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

The victory gave the defending champions a berth in the last eight of the Bombay Gold Cup hockey tournament.

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

East Coast Railway officials said that the accident took place around 6.44 am when some people were waiting at the platform and the waiting hall for a passenger train.

Railways offer package tours with Cox &Kings

Railways offer package tours with Cox &Kings

Rediff.com24 Dec 2006

After its forays into e-ticketing and hospitality, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has tied up with travel major Cox & Kings for offering tour packages

Ashwani's portfolio to change, Bansal may quit: Sources

Ashwani's portfolio to change, Bansal may quit: Sources

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Pressure mounted for the removal of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Thursday as more instances of impropriety tumbled out amidst talk of a reshuffle of the Union cabinet in which beleagured Law Minister Ashwani Kumar may be shifted to a different portfolio.

BJP activists clash with police outside Bansal's residence

BJP activists clash with police outside Bansal's residence

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party youth activists, including women, and police clashed outside Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's residence in New Delhi on Monday during a protest demanding his resignation following the arrest of his nephew on the charge of accepting bribe to fix plum position in the railway board.

Big-ticket projects make rly member electrical post coveted

Big-ticket projects make rly member electrical post coveted

Rediff.com5 May 2013

The Railway Board post of member electrical, which has drawn interest after allegations that suspended member Manesh Kumar had paid a hefty bribe for it, is much coveted due to the big-ticket projects handled by it, including the Rs 2500-crore train collision avoidance system.

Railway Stations Authority to be developed on lines of AAI

Railway Stations Authority to be developed on lines of AAI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

The Railways Minister arrived in New Delhi on Thursday morning for a meeting with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and other members of Parliament to discuss ways for expansion of railway facilities in MP.

Siemens' strong July-September quarter results fail to cheer markets

Siemens' strong July-September quarter results fail to cheer markets

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Siemens reported solid results in the July-September quarter (fourth quarter, or Q4) of 2022-23 (FY23), with the top line growing 25 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 5,808 crore. The operating profit margin stood at 12.1 per cent, led by lower employee costs and other operating expenses. The company follows the October-September financial year.

NDA takes first tough measure, hikes railway fares by 14%

NDA takes first tough measure, hikes railway fares by 14%

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

In an unpopular decision, railway passenger fare was on Friday increased by 14.2 per cent in all classes while freight charge was hiked by 6.5 per cent with effect from Friday.

Stampede: Bansal orders high-level probe

Stampede: Bansal orders high-level probe

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal on Monday ordered a high-level inquiry into the stampede at the Allahabad Junction which claimed 36 lives, announced compensation for the victims and blamed the tragedy on tardy crowd management by the local administration.

16 injured as 2 trains collide in Hyderabad

16 injured as 2 trains collide in Hyderabad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

The pilot of the MMTS train was trapped in his cabin, which was badly mangled, and efforts were on to rescue him, they said.

Target to lay 1,000 km of rail tracks annually

Target to lay 1,000 km of rail tracks annually

Rediff.com24 Feb 2010

Inviting private sector for the development of railway infrastructure, the Indian Railways on Wednesday said the ambitious target of laying 1000 km of track per year would be financed through its internal resources.

Decision on Ashwani depends on SC view on coal-gate: Cong

Decision on Ashwani depends on SC view on coal-gate: Cong

Rediff.com7 May 2013

A decision on Law Minister Ashwani Kumar's continuance in the Union cabinet will depend on the view taken by the Supreme Court on Wednesday when it examines the Central Bureau of Investigation affidavit on the coal blocks allocation report, the Congress said.

Bansal's stay in Cabinet hangs in balance

Bansal's stay in Cabinet hangs in balance

Rediff.com4 May 2013

Railway Minister P K Bansal's continuance in the Union Cabinet hung in balance on Saturday night as the Congress and the government received a fresh battering in the wake of the arrest of his nephew on the charge of accepting bribe to fix plum position in the Railway Board.

Rly Min's nephew arrested for accepting Rs 90 lakh bribe

Rly Min's nephew arrested for accepting Rs 90 lakh bribe

Rediff.com4 May 2013

In a sensational case of alleged bribery of Rs.90 lakh for fixing a top level position in the government, Railway Minister P K Bansal's nephew was arrested on Friday by the Central Bureau of Investigation which also held a member of the railway board.

Bengal nods Mamata proposal for Singur coach unit

Bengal nods Mamata proposal for Singur coach unit

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The state government had earlier proposed to construct a mega power plant in Singur with Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, but BHEL had expressed its inability for the same. Though the Singur site was with the Tatas, its group chairman Ratan Tata had earlier said he did not want to sit on the land and could give it back if the company was compensated for the investment it had made.

WB govt to bear full cost of migrants returning home by trains

WB govt to bear full cost of migrants returning home by trains

Rediff.com16 May 2020

Banerjee said on Thursday that her government made arrangements for 105 more trains to bring back people stuck in different parts of the country amid claims by opposition parties that the state was not eager to ferry home stranded labourers and pilgrims.

Agnipath Stir: Thousands Stranded At Stations

Agnipath Stir: Thousands Stranded At Stations

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

'I am helpless and there is no one to help me.' 'I have been on this platform since Saturday.'

Raliway: India, France sign cooperation MoU

Raliway: India, France sign cooperation MoU

Rediff.com14 May 2008

The MoU was signed in presence of visiting French Minister of State for Transport Dominique Bussereau, Minister of State for Railways Naranbhai Rathwa, Chairman and Managing Director SNCF International (French Railways) Jean-Pierre Lubinox and Railway Board Chairman K C Jena. The agreement will be valid for a period of three years and it will enable mutually beneficial cooperation between the two railways, Jena said.

Services, Railways fume at being left out of boxing polls

Services, Railways fume at being left out of boxing polls

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Livid at being ignored for elections to put together a new federation on Sunday, two of Indian boxing's biggest stakeholders -- Railways and Services Sports Control Board -- have lodged a protest with the Sports Ministry. Neither Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) nor the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) will be a part of the election process to constitute the Boxing Federation of India even though they have a vote each.

PMO sets up panel to fast-track bullet trains

PMO sets up panel to fast-track bullet trains

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Bullet trains are run by state-owned agencies in France and Germany.

Trains may sport brands

Trains may sport brands

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

Railways initiate project for ad revenues of Rs 4,000 cr.

Chugging against change: Few things ailing the Indian Railways

Chugging against change: Few things ailing the Indian Railways

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Back in time, one of Gandhi's co-travellers, too, sat through the day at the Central station at Madras watching passengers pay bribes to procure their tickets.

Sitharaman asks ministries to front-load their capital expenditure

Sitharaman asks ministries to front-load their capital expenditure

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday pitched for front loading of capital expenditure, saying it is critical for revitalisting the economy post the coronavirus pandemic. During a virtual meeting with senior government officials to discuss the infrastructure roadmap ahead, she also asked ministries to aim to achieve more than their capital expenditure (capex) targets. The Union Budget 2021-22 provided a capital outlay of Rs.5.54 lakh crore, a sharp increase of 34.5 per cent over the Budget Estimate of 2020-21.

Mamata's rail chugs along with hiccups

Mamata's rail chugs along with hiccups

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

During the fag end of the year, she tabled a 'white paper' in Parliament on Railways financial health which dismissed her predecessor Lalu Prasad's claim of an impressive turnaround during his tenure.

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Ranji: Jagadeesan's triple ton, Tiwary's ton dominate the day

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Narayan Jagadeesan followed up his double ton in the previous game with a magnificent triple century to help Tamil Nadu declare their first innings

Mukul puts Trivedi's tenure under scanner

Mukul puts Trivedi's tenure under scanner

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

The development comes about a week after Roy said that the work has slowed down especially during the last eight to nine months apparently making a veiled attack on his predecessor, who is also a fellow party leader.

Prabhu managed to save Indian Railways from being derailed

Prabhu managed to save Indian Railways from being derailed

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

The 7th Pay Commission recommendations are a major challenge for the Railways.

Did BJP misuse Railways in poll-bound Bihar?

Did BJP misuse Railways in poll-bound Bihar?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

Bihar's grand alliance has complained to the Election Commission about Bharatiya Janata Party workers from the state allegedly being taken to saffron party-ruled states for "training" by special trains at concessional rates in violation of the norms and demanded action under the anti-graft law.

Meal prices on Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto trains hiked

Meal prices on Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto trains hiked

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

In second class AC, third class AC and chair car, tea to cost Rs 20, up by Rs 5, breakfast Rs 105, up by Rs 8, lunch and dinner Rs 185, up by Rs 10.

National coach accuses Railways of pressurising Rio-bound athletes

National coach accuses Railways of pressurising Rio-bound athletes

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

'They insist to compete in national cross country just a week ahead of the much important Mumbai Marathon where top runners will compete. Imagine, if your boss tells you each week, several times a day 'I stop your salary, I stop your salary', how you would feel...'

Measuring women's chest dents their dignity, against Constitution: Raj HC

Measuring women's chest dents their dignity, against Constitution: Raj HC

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

The court observed that the criterion is absolutely arbitrary and outrageous and a clear dent on a woman's dignity and right to privacy guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of the Constitution of India.

Passenger rail fares hiked across the board

Passenger rail fares hiked across the board

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

Effective from midnight of January 21, the hike will help railways earn an additional Rs 6,600 crore a year. Railway Minister P K Bansal said it was imperative.

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Budget proposals have set four goals to transform Indian Railways.

Govt may not cut rail fares despite fall in fuel prices

Govt may not cut rail fares despite fall in fuel prices

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

The next review to raise rates rates in slated in December.

Deadliest train accidents in India since independence

Deadliest train accidents in India since independence

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Odisha train crash is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence.

Will not privatise Railways but funds needed for growth: Prabhu

Will not privatise Railways but funds needed for growth: Prabhu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Indian Railways need a facelift, says Suresh Prabhu.

Brij Bhushan, son not part of electoral college; son-in-law to represent Bihar

Brij Bhushan, son not part of electoral college; son-in-law to represent Bihar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and his son Karan are not part of the electoral college for the upcoming Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections.

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.