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Why Do Train Tracks Have Small Stones Around Them? 5 Fascinating Reasons
If you think the stones around the train tracks are for aesthetics, think again! Here are some reasons that will help you clear the confusion about this common sight.
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"Alimony Not For Financially Independent": Delhi Court Denies Maintenance to Railway Officer
The Delhi High Court has ruled that alimony cannot be awarded to a spouse who is financially self-sufficient and independent, observing that permanent alimony is a measure of social justice and not a tool for enrichment or financial equalisation
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August 2025 Train Cancellations: Indian Railways Releases Full List, Check Before You Travel
Indian Railways has announced the cancellation and partial termination of several trains in August and early September 2025 due to track maintenance and technical work, particularly affecting the Chakradharpur division.
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Switzerland Trials Railway Tracks With Solar Panels To Power Trains
The technology has been developed by Sun-Ways after its founder, Joseph Scuderi, first had the idea in 2020 while waiting for a train.
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Video: Emergency Window Comes Off In AC Coach Of New Delhi-Bound Train, Fixed After 2 Hours
The incident has raised questions about the maintenance and safety standards of Indian Railways.
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Railway Group D Recruitment: Eligibility, Selection, And Salary Explained
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025: Group D employees play a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the railway network. Their responsibilities include maintenance of tracks, coaches, and departmental infrastructure.
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IRCTC Website Back Online After Hour Long Outage Due To Maintenance Activity
IRCTC Website Down: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation's website was down for an hour on Monday morning due to "maintenance activity".
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Japan Railway Unveils Humanoid Robot For Safer, Smarter Rail Maintenance
It resembles a malevolent robot from 1980s sci-fi but West Japan Railway's new humanoid employee was designed with nothing more sinister than a spot of painting and gardening in mind.
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Ensure Maintenance Of Highest Standards For Safety: High Court To Railways
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the respondents (Ministry of Railways) to ensure the "highest standards" of safety and security at all railway stations across the country after conducting a periodic audit of the situation.
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Railway Signalling Staff Was Pulled Up For "Short-Cuts" Months Before Odisha Train Crash
Signalling staffers were pulled up by the Railway Board in April for using "short-cuts" for reconnecting the signalling gear after maintenance work without proper testing of points.
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Centre Amends Law To Prevent Attachment Of Delhi Metro Assets
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has proposed to amend a section of the Metro Railways (Operation & Maintenance) Act 2002 to ensure that no attachment of properties or bank accounts or any assets of any metro rail can ever be carried out.
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"Journey So Smooth": Rail Minister's "Water Glass" Test On Karnataka Tracks
A high speed journey on the Bengaluru-Mysuru rail route was so smooth after intensive track maintenance work that it passed a test where not a drop of water spilled out of a glass kept on the table of a coach, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said.
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Railways Deploys 204 Isolation Coaches In 4 States To Boost COVID Capacity
The Railways has deployed 204 isolation coaches in four states, including 54 at Delhi's Shakurbasti railway station maintenance depot, officials said, adding that the number in the capital will be scaled up to 500 in the coming days.
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This 'L-Team' Of 14 Kerala Women Is Responsible For Keeping Trains Safe
An all-women team of Railway employees in Kerala are leading the way in breaking new ground and smashing stereotypes. The team of 14 women is the only one in the country so far responsible for looking after the maintenance of train coaches, a job traditionally dominated by men.
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Mumbai Local Train Services To Be Affected Due To Maintenance Works
The Central Railway division of the Indian Railways on Sunday will block a large number of routes on its suburban sections for carrying out the maintenance work.
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Why Do Train Tracks Have Small Stones Around Them? 5 Fascinating Reasons
If you think the stones around the train tracks are for aesthetics, think again! Here are some reasons that will help you clear the confusion about this common sight.
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"Alimony Not For Financially Independent": Delhi Court Denies Maintenance to Railway Officer
The Delhi High Court has ruled that alimony cannot be awarded to a spouse who is financially self-sufficient and independent, observing that permanent alimony is a measure of social justice and not a tool for enrichment or financial equalisation
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August 2025 Train Cancellations: Indian Railways Releases Full List, Check Before You Travel
Indian Railways has announced the cancellation and partial termination of several trains in August and early September 2025 due to track maintenance and technical work, particularly affecting the Chakradharpur division.
-
Switzerland Trials Railway Tracks With Solar Panels To Power Trains
The technology has been developed by Sun-Ways after its founder, Joseph Scuderi, first had the idea in 2020 while waiting for a train.
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Video: Emergency Window Comes Off In AC Coach Of New Delhi-Bound Train, Fixed After 2 Hours
The incident has raised questions about the maintenance and safety standards of Indian Railways.
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Railway Group D Recruitment: Eligibility, Selection, And Salary Explained
Railway Group D Recruitment 2025: Group D employees play a key role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the railway network. Their responsibilities include maintenance of tracks, coaches, and departmental infrastructure.
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IRCTC Website Back Online After Hour Long Outage Due To Maintenance Activity
IRCTC Website Down: Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation's website was down for an hour on Monday morning due to "maintenance activity".
-
Japan Railway Unveils Humanoid Robot For Safer, Smarter Rail Maintenance
It resembles a malevolent robot from 1980s sci-fi but West Japan Railway's new humanoid employee was designed with nothing more sinister than a spot of painting and gardening in mind.
-
Ensure Maintenance Of Highest Standards For Safety: High Court To Railways
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the respondents (Ministry of Railways) to ensure the "highest standards" of safety and security at all railway stations across the country after conducting a periodic audit of the situation.
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Railway Signalling Staff Was Pulled Up For "Short-Cuts" Months Before Odisha Train Crash
Signalling staffers were pulled up by the Railway Board in April for using "short-cuts" for reconnecting the signalling gear after maintenance work without proper testing of points.
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Centre Amends Law To Prevent Attachment Of Delhi Metro Assets
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has proposed to amend a section of the Metro Railways (Operation & Maintenance) Act 2002 to ensure that no attachment of properties or bank accounts or any assets of any metro rail can ever be carried out.
-
"Journey So Smooth": Rail Minister's "Water Glass" Test On Karnataka Tracks
A high speed journey on the Bengaluru-Mysuru rail route was so smooth after intensive track maintenance work that it passed a test where not a drop of water spilled out of a glass kept on the table of a coach, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said.
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Railways Deploys 204 Isolation Coaches In 4 States To Boost COVID Capacity
The Railways has deployed 204 isolation coaches in four states, including 54 at Delhi's Shakurbasti railway station maintenance depot, officials said, adding that the number in the capital will be scaled up to 500 in the coming days.
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This 'L-Team' Of 14 Kerala Women Is Responsible For Keeping Trains Safe
An all-women team of Railway employees in Kerala are leading the way in breaking new ground and smashing stereotypes. The team of 14 women is the only one in the country so far responsible for looking after the maintenance of train coaches, a job traditionally dominated by men.
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Mumbai Local Train Services To Be Affected Due To Maintenance Works
The Central Railway division of the Indian Railways on Sunday will block a large number of routes on its suburban sections for carrying out the maintenance work.
