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Railways To Use Technology, AI To Control Crowd At Stations During Kumbh
Indian Railways will use technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in a big way to tackle the massive rush of passengers to Allahabad during the upcoming Kumbh Mela -- for which it will deploy as many as 800 special trains.
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Train 18 On Right Track, Glitches During Trial-Runs Are Routine: Railways
The railways today sought to downplay reports that the newly launched first locomotive-less train in the country - 'Train 18' - had developed glitches, saying they were minor and such issues were a routine occurrence during the trial phase of any train. A senior official in the railways said such glitches were routine during trial-runs and that the...
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Railways Asks 75 Stations To Install 100-Foot Tall National Flags
The Indian Railways has decided to install at least 100-feet tall national flags on the premises of 75 of the busiest stations in the country, including seven in Mumbai, by the end of this year.
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Northern Railway Gets High Speed Locomotive, With Improved Aerodynamics
The Northern Railway today received its first aerodynamically designed passenger electric locomotive capable of running at 200 kmph, an official said. "The first aerodynamically designed three-phase WAP-5 passenger electric locomotive built by the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works has been introduced in service in Northern Railway today," a senior rail...
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Railways To Spend Rs 20,000 Crore Towards Rolling Stock In 2019-20
The railways will spend Rs 20,000 crore towards augmenting rolling stock during 2019-20, an official said today.
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Railway Gets Its First Engine With "Aerodynamic And Ergonomic Design"
The engine will be used to haul trains like Rajdhani Express, Gatiman Express and Shatabdi Express.
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Cyclone Titli: Railways To Run Bhubaneswar-Bengaluru Special Train
A Super Fast Tatkal Special Train will run from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Bangalore Cantonment, Karnataka after Cyclone Titli left passengers stranded.
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16 Trains Cancelled By East Coast Railway For Cyclone Titli
At least 16 trains have been cancelled and several others rescheduled by the East Coast Railway (ECoR) today due to submergence of track following heavy rain triggered by cyclone 'Titli', an ECoR official said.
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Mumbai's Bandra Station Is The 7th Cleanest Railway Station In India
Bandra Terminus in suburban Mumbai has been adjudged the seventh cleanest railway station in a survey that covered 407 stations across the country.
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1400 Male Passengers Arrested For Travelling In Ladies Coaches: Railway
Nearly 1400 male passengers were arrested by the Railway Police Force (RPF) this year for travelling in ladies compartments across Northern Railway, a statement from the national transporter said today.
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Railways To Install 'Panic Button' In Trains For Women Safety
With a view to strengthen security of women passengers in trains, the North Eastern Railway plans to deploy women police personnel on trains during night hours as well as install 'panic buttons' in coaches.
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After NDTV's Ravish Kumar Highlights Train Delays, Railways Takes Action
Earlier this month, NDTV India's Ravish Kumar hosted a series of Prime Time shows spotlighting train delays - the last financial year has been among the worst for punctuality by the Indian Railways' own record. On Saturday, the 165-year-old institution trudged into action, taking the first step towards fixing the problem.
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As Trains Run Late, Railways Blames Maintenance Backlog
The Indian Railways has blamed the maintenance backlog and simultaneous infrastructure creation for "punctuality issues." It further said the maintenance of its network would remain its top priority so as to ensure zero mishaps.
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Airline-Like Food, Modern Kitchens: Railways Plans Major Overhaul Of Catering
Not happy with the catering while travelling in a train? Passengers will soon get airline-like food as the Railways has decided to initiate major reforms in its catering services under which it would "rationalise the menu" and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and CCTV cameras to flag irregularities in preparation.
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Railways Imposes 1 Lakh Fine On Contractor For Storing Water Bottles In Toilet
The Railways on Tuesday slapped a Rs one lakh fine on a contractor over a video showing catering staff using the toilet of a coach of the Nizamuddin-bound Garib Rath express for storing water bottles.
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Railways To Use Technology, AI To Control Crowd At Stations During Kumbh
Indian Railways will use technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), in a big way to tackle the massive rush of passengers to Allahabad during the upcoming Kumbh Mela -- for which it will deploy as many as 800 special trains.
-
Train 18 On Right Track, Glitches During Trial-Runs Are Routine: Railways
The railways today sought to downplay reports that the newly launched first locomotive-less train in the country - 'Train 18' - had developed glitches, saying they were minor and such issues were a routine occurrence during the trial phase of any train. A senior official in the railways said such glitches were routine during trial-runs and that the...
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Railways Asks 75 Stations To Install 100-Foot Tall National Flags
The Indian Railways has decided to install at least 100-feet tall national flags on the premises of 75 of the busiest stations in the country, including seven in Mumbai, by the end of this year.
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Northern Railway Gets High Speed Locomotive, With Improved Aerodynamics
The Northern Railway today received its first aerodynamically designed passenger electric locomotive capable of running at 200 kmph, an official said. "The first aerodynamically designed three-phase WAP-5 passenger electric locomotive built by the Chittaranjan Locomotive Works has been introduced in service in Northern Railway today," a senior rail...
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Railways To Spend Rs 20,000 Crore Towards Rolling Stock In 2019-20
The railways will spend Rs 20,000 crore towards augmenting rolling stock during 2019-20, an official said today.
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Railway Gets Its First Engine With "Aerodynamic And Ergonomic Design"
The engine will be used to haul trains like Rajdhani Express, Gatiman Express and Shatabdi Express.
-
Cyclone Titli: Railways To Run Bhubaneswar-Bengaluru Special Train
A Super Fast Tatkal Special Train will run from Bhubaneswar, Odisha to Bangalore Cantonment, Karnataka after Cyclone Titli left passengers stranded.
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16 Trains Cancelled By East Coast Railway For Cyclone Titli
At least 16 trains have been cancelled and several others rescheduled by the East Coast Railway (ECoR) today due to submergence of track following heavy rain triggered by cyclone 'Titli', an ECoR official said.
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Mumbai's Bandra Station Is The 7th Cleanest Railway Station In India
Bandra Terminus in suburban Mumbai has been adjudged the seventh cleanest railway station in a survey that covered 407 stations across the country.
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1400 Male Passengers Arrested For Travelling In Ladies Coaches: Railway
Nearly 1400 male passengers were arrested by the Railway Police Force (RPF) this year for travelling in ladies compartments across Northern Railway, a statement from the national transporter said today.
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Railways To Install 'Panic Button' In Trains For Women Safety
With a view to strengthen security of women passengers in trains, the North Eastern Railway plans to deploy women police personnel on trains during night hours as well as install 'panic buttons' in coaches.
-
After NDTV's Ravish Kumar Highlights Train Delays, Railways Takes Action
Earlier this month, NDTV India's Ravish Kumar hosted a series of Prime Time shows spotlighting train delays - the last financial year has been among the worst for punctuality by the Indian Railways' own record. On Saturday, the 165-year-old institution trudged into action, taking the first step towards fixing the problem.
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As Trains Run Late, Railways Blames Maintenance Backlog
The Indian Railways has blamed the maintenance backlog and simultaneous infrastructure creation for "punctuality issues." It further said the maintenance of its network would remain its top priority so as to ensure zero mishaps.
-
Airline-Like Food, Modern Kitchens: Railways Plans Major Overhaul Of Catering
Not happy with the catering while travelling in a train? Passengers will soon get airline-like food as the Railways has decided to initiate major reforms in its catering services under which it would "rationalise the menu" and use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and CCTV cameras to flag irregularities in preparation.
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Railways Imposes 1 Lakh Fine On Contractor For Storing Water Bottles In Toilet
The Railways on Tuesday slapped a Rs one lakh fine on a contractor over a video showing catering staff using the toilet of a coach of the Nizamuddin-bound Garib Rath express for storing water bottles.
