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Your railway station may soon be better prepared for festival crowds: RPF to track high-footfall events from 2022 & plan manpower before passenger surgesRPF has introduced a digital repository, the E-Forecasting Register (EFRR), to anticipate and manage high-footfall events at railway statio...
LPG losses reach Rs 300/cylinder, OMCs’ petrol, diesel margins turn negative; daily hit at Rs 530 crore: ICRAOMCs are facing mounting pressure as elevated crude oil prices push petrol and diesel marketing margins into negative territory, while dome...
Train passengers, take note: 100% electrified ER faces safety focus as Railway Board checks electrical failures and OHE wire snapsEastern Railway is stepping up railway safety and electrical maintenance as Railway Board official Ramendra Kumar Tewari inspected key loca...
In 1891, engineers built a railway up a Colorado mountain too steep for normal trains; its toothed track still carries passengers to the 14,115-foot summitEngineers developed a unique cog railway for Pikes Peak's steep inclines. This innovative system allowed trains to climb slopes ordinary ra...
100% family pension and NPS-related benefits: Know who is eligible to get extraordinary pension benefits in RailwaysThe railway employees' new pension guidelines have been announced, slated for implementation in 2026. These provisions classify both death ...
‘Until 100 people say no’: 5-year-old boy selling chips outside a store leaves Indian Railways official with a powerful life lessonAnanth Rupanagudi, shared an inspiring encounter involving a five-year-old boy selling chips outside a Costco store in Seattle for a Scout ...
State-owned Balmer Lawrie to demerge Travel & Vacations unitBalmer Lawrie's board approved demerging its travel unit into a subsidiary. This move aims for operational agility and significant revenue ...
Hydrogen train has room for 2,600 passengers, but only 40-60 are riding it: Two months after launch, here’s why Indian Railways is planning to extend it to DelhiHydrogen train route to Delhi: India’s first hydrogen train may be extended to Delhi after recording low passenger numbers on its existing ...
Diwali travel could see new addition: Sleeper Vande Bharat Express may launch on Delhi-Varanasi route with Prayagraj & Kanpur stops; here’s what travellers need to knowDelhi-Varanasi Sleeper Vande Bharat Express: Indian Railways is planning a second Sleeper Vande Bharat Express service. This new overnight ...
JEE Advanced, JAM may come under stricter anti-cheating law after NEET-UG paper leak falloutDiscussions are underway regarding bringing IIT-administered exams under a stringent unfair means prevention act. This move aims to deter p...
From a failing textile mill to a trillion-dollar giant: The Warren Buffett storyWarren Buffett has ended his formal leadership of Berkshire Hathaway after more than six decades, becoming chairman emeritus at 96. His son...
Stocks in news: Tata Group, Wipro, BEL, HAL, Petronet LNG and Bharat ForgeIndian equity benchmarks exhibited a mixed performance on Thursday, September 17, amid ongoing volatility. The Nifty 50 index experienced a...
India protects over 80% of steel exports to EU as 1.9 MT country quota is secured; residual access could push total to 2.8 MTIndia secured a country-specific tariff-rate quota for steel exports to the European Union. This agreement will safeguard over eighty perce...
LHB coach bogies are 'corroding': Railway Board raises safety concerns as toilet leaks, salty air & even cleaning practices emerge as problemsThe Railway Board has raised concerns over severe corrosion in LHB coach bogies, an issue flagged by senior engineers during a recent meeti...
Delhi train passengers, you can now leave your luggage behind: OTP-based digital lockers launched at major stations; check how to use themNorthern Railway has introduced an OTP-based digital luggage locker system at four major railway stations in Delhi, allowing passengers to ...
AI eyes on your train food! Worried about train food hygiene? Railways brings tech solution to keep a 24x7 watch on pantry cars, kitchens and food handlingIndian Railways is set to enhance monitoring by installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras in pantry cars and base kitchens across the East Central...
Train passengers, stop checking the platform board every 10 minutes: This little-known solution shows your coach position and even works without internetThe Where Is My Train app makes train journeys easier by offering real-time train tracking and a range of useful travel tools. It can work ...
India's bullet train to begin testing by May-June next year, commercial operations by end 2027: Ashwini VaishnawIndia's bullet train testing is scheduled for May or June next year. The train will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister after testing. Thi...
India working to run hydrogen train at up to 110 kmph: Railway Board chiefIndia’s first hydrogen-powered train could soon run at up to 110 kmph after the Railways completed trials at 120 kmph. The train currently ...
Easier job posting for husband and wife at the same place? Railway Board explains spouse-posting rules for employeesThe Railway Board has introduced updated regulations aimed at promoting family welfare by facilitating postings for employees with spouses....