Railways

5 Fold Increase In Platform Ticket Price In Mumbai Amid Covid Surge

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 2, 2021

The Central Railway has increased the price of platform tickets at some key stations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to avoid over-crowding during the upcoming summer season in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, an official said on Tuesday.

RRB To Reschedule NTPC Exam For Kerala Candidates Allotted Centre In Karnataka, Tamil Nadu

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Tuesday March 2, 2021

For the ongoing RRB NTPC exam, which is currently in the fourth phase, the railway recruitment boards or the RRBs have extended a facility to those candidates from Kerala who have been allotted centres in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu but could not appear for the exam due to travel restrictions.

RRB Ministerial, Isolated Exam: Candidates Asked To Update Bank Account Details For Fee Refund

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Monday March 1, 2021

The railway recruitment boards (RRB) have initiated refund of examination fee to the candidates who had attended computer-based test for Ministerial and Isolated Category posts against CEN-03/2019.

Top Court Seeks Centre's Reply On Plea Against CBI Probe In Bengal Coal Mining Case

India News | ANI | Monday March 1, 2021

Supreme Court has on Monday sought response of the central government within a week on a plea challenging the order of the Calcutta High Court that allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe a case pertaining to illegal mining and transportation of coal through Railways in West Bengal, without the state's consent.

2 Arrested In Bomb Attack On Bengal Minister Jakir Hossain: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday February 26, 2021

The West Bengal CID has arrested two persons in connection with the blast in Murshidabad's Nimtita Railway Station in which state minister Jakir Hossain and over 20 others were injured, a senior official said on Friday.

National Education Policy Will Make India Knowledge Capital, Says Piyush Goyal

Education | Edited by Aarzoo Snigdha | Friday February 26, 2021

Railways Minister Piyush Goyal today said that National Education Policy (NEP 2020) has given focus to innovation, entrepreneurship and skill development.

100 Gelatin Sticks, 350 Detonators Seized From Train Passenger In Kerala

India News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Swati Bhasin | Saturday February 27, 2021

More than 100 gelatin sticks and 350 detonators were seized from a train passenger in Kerala at the Kozhikode Railway Station, officials said.

Railways To Reactivate Unreserved Ticket Booking Through UTS Mobile App

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday February 25, 2021

The Railways on Thursday said it will now enable the facility to book unreserved tickets through its UTS on Mobile app to decongest booking counters and to ensure smooth compliance of social distancing norms.

Indian Railways To Reintroduce UTS On Mobile App Facility To Avoid Rush At Counters

Business | Edited by Nikita Prasad (With inputs from Agencies) | Thursday February 25, 2021

Indian Railways UTS On Mobile App: To avoid any inconvenience to passengers in booking unreserved tickets and to ensure safety amid the pandemic, the UTS facility will be available on suburban sections

RRB NTPC Computer Based Test Over For Close To 90 Lakh Registered Candidates

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Thursday February 25, 2021

The railways' RRB NTPC exam has been conducted for close to 90 lakh candidates so far, as per the data shared by the railway recruitment boards (RRB).

"Marvel In Making": Piyush Goyal Updates On 'World's Highest' Rail Bridge

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday February 25, 2021

The iconic main arch of what is set to the world's highest railway bridge, in Jammu and Kashmir, is almost ready, over three years after construction began.

Train Services Resume In Kashmir Valley After 11 Months

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 22, 2021

Train services resumed in the Kashmir Valley on Monday after remaining suspended for around 11 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express Skips Andheri Halt, Probe Ordered

India News | ANI | Monday February 22, 2021

An inquiry was ordered by the Western Railway after Ahmedabad-Mumbai Tejas Express moved past Andheri on Sunday without halting at the scheduled halt.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021: Jharkhand Post 422/9 vs Madhya Pradesh, Register Highest Score In Tournament History

Asian News International | Saturday February 20, 2021

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021: Ishan Kishan slammed a ton to help Jharkhand post 422 for nine in the allotted fifty overs vs Madhya Pradesh.

Piyush Goyal Dedicates Series Of Projects For Rail Infrastructure In Poll-Bound West Bengal

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday February 20, 2021

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday dedicated a series of projects for the development of rail infrastructure in poll-bound West Bengal, which he said will not only enhance passenger experience but also help in faster movement of goods.