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
Trending
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Mumbai Police give clean chit to Ajit Pawar, his wife, nephew in alleged money-laundering case
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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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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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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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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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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification