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  Mahakumbh: Railways to operate 13,000 trains, around 40 crore devotees expected at Kumbh Mela

  India | January 10, 2025 12:28 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: Of the total 13,000 trains, 10,000 are regular trains and 3,000 are special trains. These trains will be run over 50 days, including 2-3 additional days before and after the event.

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  Mahakumbh: Railways to run special train from Bengaluru for Christmas and Kumbh Mela 2025

  Karnataka | January 10, 2025 12:37 IST

  Mahakumbh 2025: Train number 06215 Mysuru-Prayagraj One-way Kumbh Express Special will leave Mysuru at 3 am on December 23 and is scheduled to reach Prayagraj junction at 3 am on the respective Wednesday.

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  Yearender 2024: List of 5 top achievements of Indian Railways this year

  India | December 19, 2024 18:12 IST

  List of top achievements of Indian Railways in 2024: From completion of Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail link to the electrification of railway lines to launching of a slew of Vande Bharats, the Indian Railways in the year 2024 managed to achieve various milestones.

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  Maha Kumbh 2025: Railways to launch THIS initiative to remove level crossings ahead of mega fair

  Uttar Pradesh | December 16, 2024 8:43 IST

  The initiative to elevate railway tracks is set to ease traffic congestion, save travel time, and provide significant relief to city residents. Alongside the spiritual festivities, the Maha Kumbh has accelerated industrial growth and commercial development across the region.

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  Central Railway to run 48 special trains for Christmas, New Year in Mumbai, Pune and Kochuveli

  India | December 15, 2024 17:36 IST

  According to Central Railway, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)-Karmali-CSMT special train (01151/01152) will operate daily from December 20 to January 5, 2025, completing 34 trips in total.

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  'Indian Railways gives over Rs 56,000 crore subsidy on tickets every year', says Ashwini Vaishnaw

  India | December 04, 2024 14:45 IST

  Replying to multiple questions in the Lok Sabha on restoring discounts given to various categories of train passengers, he said if the price of a ticket is Rs 100, then the railways charges just Rs 54 for it- a discount of 46 per cent.

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  Bullet train: Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects slab track system in Gujarat | Check update on mega project

  India | November 30, 2024 16:31 IST

  Bullet train project: PM Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe launched the Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train project in Gujarat on September 14, 2017. The high-speed rail line being built using Japan's Shinkansen technology has been funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

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  Railways rolls out massive recruitment drive | Check eligibility criteria, vacancy details

  Education | November 30, 2024 14:45 IST

  The merit list for each trade will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in Matriculation, with a minimum of 50 pc (total). In calculating the percentage, the marks obtained in all subjects will be considered, not the marks of any specific subject or group of subjects.

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  375 km railway network expansion to boost connectivity in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and MP

  India | November 27, 2024 9:13 IST

  The Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw discussed the implementation and progress of Kavach technology, aimed at enhancing safety and operational efficiency in the railway network.

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  20 wagons of goods train derail in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur railway division

  chhattisgarh | November 26, 2024 16:37 IST

  The goods train laden with coal was heading to Katni from Bilaspur when 20 wagons derailed between the Khongsara and Bhanwartank railway stations in Chhattisgarh. The cause of derailment would be ascertained in a probe, as per officials.

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  Cabinet approves THESE three mega railways projects, including Prayagraj–Manikpur line

  India | November 25, 2024 23:04 IST

  Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, who addressed the media on the projects approved by the Cabinet, said the department recruited five lakh employees in the last decade – a number slightly higher than the previous decade.

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  How many individuals did Railways recruit in last decade? Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw discloses

  India | November 25, 2024 20:05 IST

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended an event organised by the National Convention of the All India SC/ST Railway Employees Association in Nagpur. During his address at the event, he revealed the details of recruitment in Railways in the last decade.

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  Northeast Frontier Railway introduces QR code ticket for cashless convenience across major stations

  Assam | November 04, 2024 23:30 IST

  This opening of bids was done after the Indian Army carried out trials for the Tata vehicles which could be used for towing the howitzers in field areas.

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  RRB NTPC 2024 application correction window opens for undergraduate positions- how to edit

  October 30, 2024 14:27 IST

  The RRB NTPC 2024 application correction window is now open. Candidates can make changes to their application forms by paying the required fee. For more details, check here.

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  Western Railway announces new norms for passenger luggage ahead of Diwali | Check fresh guidelines

  India | October 30, 2024 11:53 IST

  A significant rise has been witnessed in parcel bookings during the festive season, particularly at the parcel offices of some railway stations in the Western Railway zone.

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  Cyclone Dana: South Eastern Railway cancels 23 more trains, total tally stands at 232

  India | October 23, 2024 9:03 IST

  Cyclone Dana: The South Easter Railway has cancelled 220 trains running through the region which could get impacted after the cyclone makes landfall. The SER has also set up an emergency control room to facilitate the passengers.

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  Train accident averted after iron frame spotted on rail tracks near Gwalior, Railways launches probe

  India | October 09, 2024 9:31 IST

  The driver of the goods train, heading to Agra from Jhansi, stopped in time averting a possible derailment incident. RPF and GRP started investigating the matter.

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  Railway RRB Recruitment 2024: Exam schedule out for ALP, RPF, JE posts- complete schedule here

  October 08, 2024 19:07 IST

  Railway RRB Recruitment 2024 exam schedule for ALP, RPF, JE posts have been released. Candidates who appeared in the said exams can download their exam schedule from the official website of RRBs.

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  Good news for Railway employees: Centre approves Rs 2,029 crore bonus ahead of festive season

  India | October 03, 2024 23:23 IST

  The payment of productivity linked bonus acts as an incentive to motivate railway employees for working towards improvement in the performance of the Railways.

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  Railway establishes 'Rail Rakshak Dal' for quick response amid rising train accidents

  India | September 24, 2024 19:25 IST

  The Indian Railway has established the Rail Raksha Dal to provide quick rescue and relief in case of a train accident. Meanwhile, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected Kavach 4.0 and warned train derailment conspirators of strict action.