IR achieves 758 mt freight loading in first half quarters of 2023
In the April –September period of 2023-24, the national transporter has carried freight loading of 758.20 million tonnes (mt).
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KEC International emerges as L1 bidder for electrification, signalling works for Khanapur–Taj Sultanpur rail section
KEC International Limited has emerged as the L1 bidder for electrification and signalling works for Khanapur–Taj Sultanpur rail section for the Gulbarga-Bidar Railway Electrification Project.
Read MoreIR signs supply contract with Indo-Russian JV
In an important development, Indian Railways (IR) has signed a supply contract with Kinet Railway Solutions, an Indo-Russian joint venture, for manufacturing Vande Bharat trains.
Read MoreNWR to implement KAVACH on its routes by 2025
Reportedly, North Western Railway (NWR) plans to implement the KAVACH anti-collision system by 2025.
Read MoreElectrification work on Pilibhit-Shahgarh rail section to complete by March 2024
The electrification work on the Pilibhit-Shahgarh section of the Kasganj-Bareilly and Bhojipura-Daliganj Railway Electrification Project is expected to be completed by March 2024.
Read MorePreparatory works for IOH shed commences in Tiruchi
Reportedly, the preliminary works for setting up an exclusive shed to carry out intermediate overhaul (IOH) of the LHB coaches at Tiruchi has commenced.
Read MoreIR rolls out nine new Vande Bharat trains
Indian Railways (IR) has launched nine Vande Bharat trains for various destinations on September 24, 2023.
Read MoreElectrification work completed on Shahgarh-Kurraiya rail section
The electrification work on the 27 km long Shahgarh-Kurraiya section of the Kasganj-Bareilly and Bhojipura-Daliganj Railway Electrification Project has been completed.
Read MoreIR to roll out nine new Vande Bharat
Indian Railways (IR) is planning to flag off nine Vande Bharat trains for various destinations September 24, 2023.
Read MoreICF to roll out new versions of Vande Bharat by March 2024
India’s Integral Coach Factory (ICF) is plans to launch India’s first Vande Bharat sleeper train in March 2024.
Read MoreRailway Board emphasises need for dedicated coal corridors
Reportedly, a study by the Railway Board has emphasised on the country’s requirement of dedicated coal corridors.
Read MoreNFR to deploy digital techniques for enhancing safety
The Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR) is deploying digital technology to increase safety.
Read MoreHindalco and Metra SpA collaborate to manufacture aluminum Vande Bharat trains
Hindalco Industries Limited has entered a technology partnership with Italy-based Metra SpA to build high-speed aluminium rail coaches in India.
Read MoreJharkhand’s first Vistadome coach train set to commence operations
Reportedly, Jharkhand’s first Vistadome equipped train will commence operations with effect from September 13, 2023.
Read MoreOdisha to get another Vande Bharat train
Trial run of Odisha’s second Vande Bharat train commenced on September 11, 2023.
Read MoreNeemuch to be connected by Vande Bharat soon
Reportedly, a Vande Bharat express is expected to enhance connectivity to Neemuch soon.
Read MoreIR crosses 600 mt mark in freight loading in April-August 2023 period
In a notable development, Indian Railways (IR) has achieved 634.66 million tonnes (mt) freight loading during April-August period of 2023-24.
Read MoreIR utilises Rs 1 trillion of gross budgetary support for 2023-24
Reportedly, IR’s investment and expenditure in ongoing infrastructure and safety projects pan India in the April-July period of 2023-24 has crossed Rs 1 trillion.
Read MoreIR plans to undertake airport-like security and facial recognition system in Patna railway station
In order to enhance passenger safety and security, Indian Railways (IR) has unveiled plans to introduce a state-of-the-art facial recognition system (FRS) at major stations, including the prominent Patna Junction in the Danapur division of the East Central Railway (ECR).
Read MoreSECL achieves key financial milestone in PM-Gatishakti Rail Corridor Project in Chhatisgarh
In a major development in PM GatiShakti Rail Corridor Projects in Chhattisgarh, Rupee Term Loan documents were executed between the Central Bank of India under sole banking and the promoters, i.e., South Eastern Coalfields Ltd (SECL), Ircon International Limited (IRCON), CSIDC and Chhattisgarh East Railway Limited (CERL).
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