News for 'Shatabdi'

The misunderstood genius of Badal Sircar

The misunderstood genius of Badal Sircar

Rediff.com30 May 2011

May 13 will be etched in the history of Bengal for two reasons: it brought to an end the 34-year-old Left Front regime in the state and it also marked the demise of the legendary playwright and theatre director Badal Sircar

Goods train derails in UP, rail traffic affected

Goods train derails in UP, rail traffic affected

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Five boggies of a goods train on Tuesday derailed in Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh affecting rail traffic on the Etawah-Kanpur section, a senior railway official said in Etawah.

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

So who has the most influential hashtag in NDA?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

PM has been regularly seeking people's inputs through mygov.in and his app, to assess the mood of the nation.

First high speed train on Delhi-Agra section on Nov 10

First high speed train on Delhi-Agra section on Nov 10

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The first high-speed train between Delhi and Agra with a speed of 160 km per hour is expected to run on November 10 as Kapurthala Rail Coach Factory is all set to roll out the first rake of fourteen coaches of the train.

Coronavirus: A peek into Mumbai's 'Containment Zones'

Coronavirus: A peek into Mumbai's 'Containment Zones'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

This is how Mumbai's civic administration, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation along with Mumbai Police are dividing the city into 'Containment Zones' to prevent the spread of the deadly Coronavirus as the tally of those testing positive and those dying because of it shows no sign of abatement.

Train services hit by Punjab bandh, many stranded

Train services hit by Punjab bandh, many stranded

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Activists of a radical Sikh outfit on Tuesday blocked trains and buses in Amritsar to enforce the Punjab bandh called by them to protest alleged inaction against the 1984 riots accused, disrupting rail traffic on the busy route and leaving many passengers stranded. The activists of Dal Khalsa and some other outfits blocked the tracks, delaying the movement of many trains including the Shatabdi Express, Sachkhand Express, Paschmi Express, Super Fast, Dadar, Kathiar . and

Idle tracks shore up railway finances

Idle tracks shore up railway finances

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

When Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables her Budget on February 1, the numbers could be something to cheer.

Cops hunt for men who stoned Rahul's train

Cops hunt for men who stoned Rahul's train

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The Haryana police said it was narrowing down its search with the help of forensic experts for the young men who had thrown stones at the Amritsar-bound Shatabdi train in which All India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi had been travelling on Tuesday night.

Vande Bharat dream on slow track; Train 20 may be shelved

Vande Bharat dream on slow track; Train 20 may be shelved

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Though bids for 43 Train 18 sets were invited first, orders for only three were given, including one for Spanish major CAF and Medha Group that supplied for the first Vande Bharat train.

Yuva trains to have AC double decker coaches

Yuva trains to have AC double decker coaches

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

The trains will be launched soon between Delhi-Kolkata and Mumbai-Delhi as a pilot project.

'Austere' Rahul takes a train to Ludhiana

'Austere' Rahul takes a train to Ludhiana

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi traveled in the chair car of the Shatabdi Express on Tuesday to reach Ludhiana from Delhi.

'Maha bandh': Buses stoned; normal life unaffected

'Maha bandh': Buses stoned; normal life unaffected

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

The Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi has called for the statewide shutdown to protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and the proposed National Register of Citizens. Barring stray incidents of stone pelting and attempt to disrupt road traffic in Mumbai, there was not much impact of the bandh in the metropolis.

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

The window of one of the coaches of the Rs 100-crore train was damaged.

Now, internet facilities for train passengers

Now, internet facilities for train passengers

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Besides checking the stock prices on real time basis, passengers of premier trains such as the Rajdhani and the Shatabdi will be able to access bank accounts and also book air and rail tickets. The proposal also envisages the provision of LCD screen on every seat of the first AC coach of the Shatabdi and the first and second AC coaches of the Rajdhani trains. The cost of this ambitious project has been estimated at about Rs 340 crore.

Train carrying Rahul Gandhi stoned in Haryana

Train carrying Rahul Gandhi stoned in Haryana

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The Amritsar-New Delhi Shatabdi Express carrying Rahul Gandhi was stoned late Tuesday night near Panipat, damaging the windowpanes of five coaches, including the one in which the Congress leader was seated.

Rahul Gandhi's train stoned

Rahul Gandhi's train stoned

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

The Amritsar-New Delhi Shatabdi express in which Rahul Gandhi was travelling was stoned tonight near Panipat, about 100 km from here, and the All India Congress Committee general secretary was not in the three compartments which was hit. There were no immediate reports of any injury to passengers while Special Protection Group sources said there was no threat to Rahul in the incident.

'If we hadn't done the religious rites, he would not have got salvation'

'If we hadn't done the religious rites, he would not have got salvation'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Soon, she says, she will repay the Rs 50,000 she owes her debtors and start life afresh. "Without my husband."

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Travelling in trains to be a happy experience!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The speed of nine railway corridors will be increased.

What Lalu plans in the Rail Budget

What Lalu plans in the Rail Budget

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

On the lines of entertainment provided by airlines, Prasad may announce launching of this scheme beginning with Shatabdi trains, Rail Bhawan sources said.

26 trains cancelled due to Rajasthan violence

26 trains cancelled due to Rajasthan violence

Rediff.com31 May 2007

The decision to cancel and reschedule trains passing through the desert state was taken following a high-level meeting by the Railway Board officials

Engine drivers: Victims of a doomed Railway system

Engine drivers: Victims of a doomed Railway system

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

While we complain about comfort in coaches, rarely do we think about the comfort of engine drivers.

Now TV, music,5-star hotel food in some trains

Now TV, music,5-star hotel food in some trains

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Faced with stiff competition from airlines, the railways is introducing in-flight entertainment and food from five-star hotels with options for dishes in selected trains like Rajdhani and Shatabdi Express.

Andhra derailment: 13 trains cancelled

Andhra derailment: 13 trains cancelled

Rediff.com29 Oct 2005

The Southern Railway today announced the cancellation of eight long distance trains, and the South Western Railway cancelled five trains

'The pantry services in Deccan Queen is excellent'

'The pantry services in Deccan Queen is excellent'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Readers reminisce their bitter sweet experiences of ordering meals in the Indian Railways.

Highlights of the passenger-friendly Railway Budget

Highlights of the passenger-friendly Railway Budget

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu announced new initiatives.

When a flight is cheaper than taking a train!

When a flight is cheaper than taking a train!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Thanks to the flaws in the way it is implementing dynamic pricing, the Indian Railways is losing its premium travel base faster than ever before, say RailYatri's Manish Rathi and Kapil Raizada.

Non-existing trains running on IR web site

Non-existing trains running on IR web site

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

As per the website, Chandigarh is connected by a direct train to Amritsar, a third 'Special' Shatabdi to New Delhi and a second train to Lucknow all of which are not running at all.

46 new trains: Take a look!

46 new trains: Take a look!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

The Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Saturday proposed to start 46 new trains in the Rail Budget for 2005-06.

Why Indian Railways is facing a bleak future

Why Indian Railways is facing a bleak future

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Revamping Indian Railways will need bold thinking, and lots of money and time. And all three may be scarce, points out T N Ninan.

Sandeep ruled out of World Cup after bullet injury

Sandeep ruled out of World Cup after bullet injury

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

The ace Indian hockey drag-flicker was injured when the pistol of an RPF officer went off accidentally in the train he was traveling in.

Bomb scare stalls train carrying MP CM-designate

Bomb scare stalls train carrying MP CM-designate

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

A call was received at the railway control room here from Delhi and the caller said there was a bomb in the Shatabdi Express following which the district police was alerted.

Delhi-Agra hi-speed train from Feb 15

Delhi-Agra hi-speed train from Feb 15

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Final touches are being given to the commencement of the new high speed Delhi-Bhopal Shatabdi express due to start between Delhi and Agra at a speed of 150 km per hour from February 15.

Fly Delhi-Jaipur @ Rs 850

Fly Delhi-Jaipur @ Rs 850

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

Private carrier Jagson Airlines, which primarily operates flights to Himachal Pradesh, has joined the ongoing competition offering low fares on its flights to Jaipur and other cities in Rajasthan from New Delhi.

Flights lag trains on cost for short-haul travel

Flights lag trains on cost for short-haul travel

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Some airline companies suggest that the fare difference vis-a-vis the Indian Railways is offset by shortage of seats.

Why Abhishek Jaiswal likes trainspotting

Why Abhishek Jaiswal likes trainspotting

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

He often spends nights camping on the platforms of obscure stations, sometimes without food or water, anticipating the entry of a train -- either on camera or simply as a memory.

Gatiman Express: India's fastest train hits the track

Gatiman Express: India's fastest train hits the track

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The launch of this train heralds a new era of high speed rail travel in India.

How the Budget will make train travel a better experience

How the Budget will make train travel a better experience

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Improvement in passenger amenities and better interiors would also figure in the budgetary proposals.

Bullet trains @ over 250 kmph soon!

Bullet trains @ over 250 kmph soon!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2004

As part of the modernization of India Railways, Railway Minister Lalu Prasad is expected to announce a policy envisaging introduction of bullet trains with a minimum speed of 250 kms per hour.

And now, ISO 9000 certification for trains

And now, ISO 9000 certification for trains

Rediff.com1 Sep 2004

Five trains operating under the Northern Railways, including three Jan Shatabdis, were likely to get international quality certification ISO 9000 by the end of this month, a senior Railway official said on Wednesday.\n\n\n\n