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Nagpur's Diamond Crossing: India's Hidden Railway Marvel That Defies Collisions
A diamond crossing is a railway junction where two tracks intersect each other at the same level, forming a diamond-shaped layout. Read on for details.
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12 Cool Things You Probably Did Not Know About The Vande Bharat Express
From 180-degree seats to smart lighting and Wi-Fi that works, these 12 facts reveal what makes the Vande Bharat Express a class apart.
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Government Debunks Viral Train Container Reuse Claim, Labels Video "Misleading"
As the clip gained traction online, it fueled heated debates on social media. The Press Information Bureau Fact check has finally put a full stop it.
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Indian Railways Launches SwaRail App: 10 Key Facts To Know
SwaRail is an all-in-one app that allows passengers to book tickets, track trains, order food onboard and do much more. Here are the key highlights.
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What Do Yellow Tiles At Metro Stations Really Mean
There is a reason yellow tiles are everywhere in metro stations, and it has little to do with style. Here is what you might have missed.
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Fact Check: Did Railway Float Rs 20,000 Crore Tender To Install CCTV In Coaches?
Media reports suggesting Indian Railways has floated Rs 20,000 crore tender for installing cameras in coaches contain "misleading and false information", noted PIB.
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Railways To Roll Out Vande Bharat Sleeper And Vande Metro Next Year: Key Facts
The Indian Railways will introduce the sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express train and Vande Metro next year. The sleeper variant will be for long-distance travel while Vande Metro will help commuters cover short distances.
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Questions On Safety, Expansion Plan After Odisha Crash Kills 288: 10 Facts
The three-train collision in Odisha that killed over 280 people has raised several questions about the preparedness of the railways as it undergoes a 2.4-trillion-rupee transformation with gleaming new trains and modern stations.
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This Railway Station In India Resembles A Chessboard, Railway Ministry Shares Pic
The Ministry of Railways shared an interesting fact aboutCharbagh, one of North India's largest railway stations.
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Vande Metro: 5 Facts On India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train
India is going to roll out its first domestically produced, hydrogen-powered train next year. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the train named 'Vande Metro' will replace those designed in 1950s and 60s.
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'Agnipath' Scheme: Over 34 Trains Cancelled Due To Protest Says Railways
Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: Over 34 trains were cancelled and eight more partially cancelled on Thursday due to protests against the 'Agnipath' scheme, the railways said.
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Koo Your View: Top-10 Things You Must Know About Twitter's New Desi Rival
Another Made-In-India initiative, Koo, is gearing up to give US microblogging site Twitter some competition. And Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, for one, seems excited about it. "Connect with me on this Indian micro-blogging platform for real-time, exciting and exclusive updates," he, ironically, tweeted, inviting people to join the new platform. Wh...
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Job Advertisement Claiming Over 5,000 Vacancies In Indian Railways Is Fake: Government's Fact Check
RRB Recruitment: A job advertisement notifying over 5,000 vacancies in Indian Railways is a fake one, government's fact check has confirmed.
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Has Indian Railway Reduced Number Of RRB NTPC Vacancies: A Fact Check
Recruitment for Indian Railway is overseen by Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB).
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User Complains Of Obscene Ads On Railways App, Gets 'Fact Checked'
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) made an epic comeback after a user of its official ticket booking application complained of obscene advertisements on the app.
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Nagpur's Diamond Crossing: India's Hidden Railway Marvel That Defies Collisions
A diamond crossing is a railway junction where two tracks intersect each other at the same level, forming a diamond-shaped layout. Read on for details.
-
12 Cool Things You Probably Did Not Know About The Vande Bharat Express
From 180-degree seats to smart lighting and Wi-Fi that works, these 12 facts reveal what makes the Vande Bharat Express a class apart.
-
Government Debunks Viral Train Container Reuse Claim, Labels Video "Misleading"
As the clip gained traction online, it fueled heated debates on social media. The Press Information Bureau Fact check has finally put a full stop it.
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Indian Railways Launches SwaRail App: 10 Key Facts To Know
SwaRail is an all-in-one app that allows passengers to book tickets, track trains, order food onboard and do much more. Here are the key highlights.
-
What Do Yellow Tiles At Metro Stations Really Mean
There is a reason yellow tiles are everywhere in metro stations, and it has little to do with style. Here is what you might have missed.
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Fact Check: Did Railway Float Rs 20,000 Crore Tender To Install CCTV In Coaches?
Media reports suggesting Indian Railways has floated Rs 20,000 crore tender for installing cameras in coaches contain "misleading and false information", noted PIB.
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Railways To Roll Out Vande Bharat Sleeper And Vande Metro Next Year: Key Facts
The Indian Railways will introduce the sleeper version of the Vande Bharat Express train and Vande Metro next year. The sleeper variant will be for long-distance travel while Vande Metro will help commuters cover short distances.
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Questions On Safety, Expansion Plan After Odisha Crash Kills 288: 10 Facts
The three-train collision in Odisha that killed over 280 people has raised several questions about the preparedness of the railways as it undergoes a 2.4-trillion-rupee transformation with gleaming new trains and modern stations.
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This Railway Station In India Resembles A Chessboard, Railway Ministry Shares Pic
The Ministry of Railways shared an interesting fact aboutCharbagh, one of North India's largest railway stations.
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Vande Metro: 5 Facts On India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train
India is going to roll out its first domestically produced, hydrogen-powered train next year. Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the train named 'Vande Metro' will replace those designed in 1950s and 60s.
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'Agnipath' Scheme: Over 34 Trains Cancelled Due To Protest Says Railways
Agnipath Recruitment Scheme: Over 34 trains were cancelled and eight more partially cancelled on Thursday due to protests against the 'Agnipath' scheme, the railways said.
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Koo Your View: Top-10 Things You Must Know About Twitter's New Desi Rival
Another Made-In-India initiative, Koo, is gearing up to give US microblogging site Twitter some competition. And Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, for one, seems excited about it. "Connect with me on this Indian micro-blogging platform for real-time, exciting and exclusive updates," he, ironically, tweeted, inviting people to join the new platform. Wh...
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Job Advertisement Claiming Over 5,000 Vacancies In Indian Railways Is Fake: Government's Fact Check
RRB Recruitment: A job advertisement notifying over 5,000 vacancies in Indian Railways is a fake one, government's fact check has confirmed.
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Has Indian Railway Reduced Number Of RRB NTPC Vacancies: A Fact Check
Recruitment for Indian Railway is overseen by Railway Recruitment Control Board (RRCB).
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User Complains Of Obscene Ads On Railways App, Gets 'Fact Checked'
The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) made an epic comeback after a user of its official ticket booking application complained of obscene advertisements on the app.
