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SHORTEST RAILWAY IN THE WORLD
In 1901, Los Angeles opened Angels Flight up a 33% Bunker Hill slope; by 1952, the short railway was credited with more than 100 million passengersFor over 120 years, Angels Flight has delighted visitors as a historic funicular railway in Los Angeles. Constructed by Colonel J.W. Eddy, ...- A canal without locks? A Latin American mega project aims to challenge the Panama Canal without digging oneMexico’s dry canal project is changing global trade with a bold rail-based route connecting oceans. The Interoceanic Corridor uses a 192-mi...
- China's high-speed rail network passes 50,000km markChina's sprawling high-speed rail network passed 50,000 kilometres (31,000 miles) in total operating distance with the opening of a new lin...
- Chabahar wrong port of call for USThe United States has revoked a key sanctions exemption for Iran's Chabahar Port. This decision could hinder India's connectivity projects ...
- Govt working on modernising education system to meet 21st century needs: PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the government's commitment to modernizing the education system to prepare youth for India's future...
- Soon, you will be able to travel from Bengaluru airport to Cantt Station in 40 min: ministerVaishnaw, who is minister for railways, information broadcasting and information technology, took the train ride from the airport to the Ca...
- Soon, you can travel from Bangalore airport to Cantt Station in 40 minutes, says Minister VaishnawTravelers will soon be able to commute between Bangalore's airport and Cantt station in about 40 minutes. This new railway link aims to eas...
- 3.7 million people flee Ukraine: UNThe UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said 3,725,806 Ukrainians had fled the country -- an increase of 50,854 from the previous day's figure. Aroun...
- Allow 24x7 truck movement till ports in Maha, Karnataka to raise pace of sugar export: AISTAOn further export deals, AISTA Chairman Praful Vithlani said the global sugar market is at present in a correction mode but prices are stil...
- Airline pricing economics: Here's why you get your ticket for lessAirline capacity is more or less fixed for six months at a time. A demand surge will make an air ticket more expensive
- How various ministries are exploring the use of drones for effective infrastructure creationData collected by drones, in terms of number of trees, hand pumps, buildings, electricity wires and poles, telephone lines and the like are...
- Amul Shatabdi to Flipkart Chandigarh: Govt may allow corporate houses brand trains and stationsAn estimated Rs 8,000 crore can be raised through initiatives like allowing corporate houses to brand trains and stations.
- Railways Vote on Account 2014: What North Bengal got from interim railway budgetThe only mentionable point in the budget proposal with any relevance to the region, is introduction of two new express trains.
- Commerce Ministry to hold 14 India shows in CIS countriesAmong the 12 CIS countries, the biggest potential lies with Russia, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Azerbaijan.
- Harbhajan Singh amongst World T20 probables, Rajat Bhatia surprise inclusionGautam Gambhir was today omitted from India's 30-member probables for the upcoming ICC World Twenty20 scheduled to be held in Bangladesh.
- Here's what Canada has to offer to a time-strapped travellerThe second largest country in the world has a lot to offer, from wildlife and natural wonders to cityscapes, to the discerning traveller.
- Trip planner for Russia: From lavish palaces to stunning nature scapesFrom lavish palaces and museums to stunning nature scapes, Russia has a lot to offer. Here's all you need to know to plan a tour.
- Government intends to evacuate 10 MT of wheat; export price of new wheat should be $220/tonneIndia has been absent from the world market for six years. For accelerating exports, market focus has to be shifted from Black Sea to India.
- 'I won't quit before the Games, come what may'Driven by despair over last Sunday's accident, he decided to pack his bags and quit, but was persuaded to stay back. Metro mishaps: Delhi, ...
- GIC-3i’s Mundra pie seen at 3pc on bond conversionThe government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) and the UK-based private equity firm 3i have asked the Adanis to convert the $100 ...
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