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10 Simple Ways To Keep Your Belongings Safe On Indian Trains
If you are planning a train journey soon, here is a handy guide to travelling stress-free, without constantly checking your bag every few minutes.
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What Really Happens When You Pull The Chain On A Moving Train
Purpose of Alarm Chains: Alarm Chain Pulling (ACP) is one of the major reasons behind train delays across India. Passengers can face serious penalties for pulling an alarm chain without a real emergency.
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India's First Vande Bharat Sleeper Express To Link Delhi And Patna By October
The Vande Bharat Sleeper service comes at a time when travel demand to Bihar surges during festivals such as Diwali and Chhath Puja.
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Train vs Bus In India: Which One Wins On Comfort, Cost And Convenience
Here is a guide that breaks down the options, helping you choose what works best for your style and your wallet. Read on.
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Woman, 55, Jumps In Front Of Metro At Station In Delhi; Hospitalised: Cops
A 55-year-old woman allegedly tried to end her life by jumping in front of a moving train at Seelampur Metro station on Wednesday.
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Girl Struggles To Breathe In Overcrowded Train Coach As Bystanders Mock Her, Railways Responds
The footage has triggered widespread outrage and sparked discussions about passenger safety during peak travel periods.
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Passenger Should Protect Luggage From Theft, Not Railways: High Court
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said a passenger travelling in train was responsible for the safety of their luggage and Railways was not liable for any theft unless there was negligence or misconduct by its officials.
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Catering Firm Found Violating Safety Norms By Cooking Food Using Cylinders On Poorva Express
Railway officials say the said firm was found flouting the contractual terms during an inspection by IRCTC officials earlier as well and a warning letter was issued to it but the firm failed to mend its ways.
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
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What Is Kavach? Safety System Missing On Bengal Route Where Trains Crashed
Kavach, the indigenously-developed railway safety system that helps prevent train accidents if two trains are travelling on the same line, was not available on the tracks in Darjeeling where the two trains collided today.
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"He Was Staring And Whistling": Woman Alleges She Was Harassed In Train's Sleeper Coach
A 23-year-old woman described how she was allegedly harassed by a man in a sleeper coach of Vananchal Express.
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Watch: Alert Railway Cop Saves Life Of Man Who Fell From Moving Train
The video also includes a safety message, warning travellers that boarding or getting off a moving standing, and standing at the gate of a coach is dangerous.
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Kolkata Metro's COVID-19 Safety Norms For Passengers
Kolkata News: The Metro Railway issued a set of dos and don'ts for commuters when they travel by Metro trains after services resume. The passengers will have to wear masks and sanitise their hands before boarding the trains. Dispensers will be placed at each platform, a Metro Railway official said.
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Industries In Rural Areas, E-Commerce Can Start On April 20: 10 Points
Some industries in rural areas, e-commerce, IT and farming will be allowed after April 20, the government said on Wednesday in new guidelines a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the nationwide coronavirus lockdown till May 3 and said restrictions would be relaxed after a week in the least infected parts of India. The government says i...
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Delhi Government To Form Task Force Over Women Safety In Public Transport
The Delhi government, which has proposed to make travel free for women in buses and Metro trains, on Friday announced formation of a task force to ensure the safety of female commuters in public transport.
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10 Simple Ways To Keep Your Belongings Safe On Indian Trains
If you are planning a train journey soon, here is a handy guide to travelling stress-free, without constantly checking your bag every few minutes.
-
What Really Happens When You Pull The Chain On A Moving Train
Purpose of Alarm Chains: Alarm Chain Pulling (ACP) is one of the major reasons behind train delays across India. Passengers can face serious penalties for pulling an alarm chain without a real emergency.
-
India's First Vande Bharat Sleeper Express To Link Delhi And Patna By October
The Vande Bharat Sleeper service comes at a time when travel demand to Bihar surges during festivals such as Diwali and Chhath Puja.
-
Train vs Bus In India: Which One Wins On Comfort, Cost And Convenience
Here is a guide that breaks down the options, helping you choose what works best for your style and your wallet. Read on.
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Woman, 55, Jumps In Front Of Metro At Station In Delhi; Hospitalised: Cops
A 55-year-old woman allegedly tried to end her life by jumping in front of a moving train at Seelampur Metro station on Wednesday.
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Girl Struggles To Breathe In Overcrowded Train Coach As Bystanders Mock Her, Railways Responds
The footage has triggered widespread outrage and sparked discussions about passenger safety during peak travel periods.
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Passenger Should Protect Luggage From Theft, Not Railways: High Court
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said a passenger travelling in train was responsible for the safety of their luggage and Railways was not liable for any theft unless there was negligence or misconduct by its officials.
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Catering Firm Found Violating Safety Norms By Cooking Food Using Cylinders On Poorva Express
Railway officials say the said firm was found flouting the contractual terms during an inspection by IRCTC officials earlier as well and a warning letter was issued to it but the firm failed to mend its ways.
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India’s Gaganyaan Mission Postponed to 2026 as ISRO Focuses on Safety, Testing, and Astronaut Training
India’s Gaganyaan mission, originally slated for 2025, is now expected to launch in 2026 as ISRO prioritises crew safety and thorough system testing. The revised schedule includes four uncrewed test flights, beginning with a December 2023 mission. These tests will validate technologies essential for safe manned space travel, including crew escape...
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What Is Kavach? Safety System Missing On Bengal Route Where Trains Crashed
Kavach, the indigenously-developed railway safety system that helps prevent train accidents if two trains are travelling on the same line, was not available on the tracks in Darjeeling where the two trains collided today.
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"He Was Staring And Whistling": Woman Alleges She Was Harassed In Train's Sleeper Coach
A 23-year-old woman described how she was allegedly harassed by a man in a sleeper coach of Vananchal Express.
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Watch: Alert Railway Cop Saves Life Of Man Who Fell From Moving Train
The video also includes a safety message, warning travellers that boarding or getting off a moving standing, and standing at the gate of a coach is dangerous.
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Kolkata Metro's COVID-19 Safety Norms For Passengers
Kolkata News: The Metro Railway issued a set of dos and don'ts for commuters when they travel by Metro trains after services resume. The passengers will have to wear masks and sanitise their hands before boarding the trains. Dispensers will be placed at each platform, a Metro Railway official said.
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Industries In Rural Areas, E-Commerce Can Start On April 20: 10 Points
Some industries in rural areas, e-commerce, IT and farming will be allowed after April 20, the government said on Wednesday in new guidelines a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended the nationwide coronavirus lockdown till May 3 and said restrictions would be relaxed after a week in the least infected parts of India. The government says i...
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Delhi Government To Form Task Force Over Women Safety In Public Transport
The Delhi government, which has proposed to make travel free for women in buses and Metro trains, on Friday announced formation of a task force to ensure the safety of female commuters in public transport.
