Indian Railways
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Why the Indian Railways is on the brink
Violence and stampedes at railway stations during the festive season point to the underlying stress in the network that serves as India’s lifeline.
Abhik Deb
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Has Modi’s Vande Bharat push come at the cost of train safety?
In recent months, passengers have been complaining of delays and poor conditions on board trains, despite paying higher fares.
Scroll Staff
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What can be done to reduce train derailments in India
According to experts, over a span of four years, derailments accounted for 70% of railway accidents.
Pavan Thimmavajjala, IndiaSpend.com & Prachi Salve, IndiaSpend.com
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Railways places order for 39,000 wheels from Chinese firm, Centre tells Lok Sabha
The deal was made after a Ukrainian firm failed to meet a contract to provide 30,000 wheels due to the Russian invasion on the country.
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Western Railway to add more 2S coaches on key Mumbai-Gujarat trains
Western Railway has announced it will augment additional Second Class Seating coaches in five pairs of trains on a permanent basis on key Mumbai-Gujarat trains.
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Indian Railways discontinues Shatabdi, Rajdhani, and Duranto Express from May 9: Reports
Indian Railways has suspended various trains from May 9 till further notice amid COVID-19 spike across the nation.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Railways flaunt new AC 3-tier economy coach with better passenger capacity, facilities; check video
The Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coach was rolled out for upcoming trial from Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala to Research Design and Standards Organisation.
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IRCTC scraps Lucknow-Delhi, Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tejas Express service citing low occupancy levels
IRCTC announced that it will scrap the two Tejas Express train service citing “low occupancy levels” due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to media reports.
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Regular train services to remain suspended until further notice: Indian Railways
All 230 special trains will continue to provide services along with Mumbai local train services as requested by the state government.
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The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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Railways to end colonial-era practice of posting peons at officers’ residences
No new appointment to the post will be processed starting with immediate effect, an order issued by the Railway Board said.
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Improved IRCTC website to be rolled out in August; contactless tickets introduced for all tickets
All offline and online tickets will be equipped with a QR code so that contactless checking of tickets is possible.
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UPDATE: Indian Railways might cancel regular trains till August 12
Multiple outlets had reported Indian Railways has cancelled all the regular trains until August 12.
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The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals hold their nerve to beat Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring thriller