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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Railways extends services of seven more pairs of special trains
1 2 Patna: Railways has extended the services of seven more pairs of special trains operating on various routes originating from the East Central Railway (ECR) to tackle passengers' rush during summer. These seven pairs are in addition to the 10 other pairs of special trains whose services have already been extended earlier. According to the ECR's chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra, services of the Chandigarh-Patna have been extended from June 5 to July 11, leaving Chandigarh every Thursday and Friday from Patna. The Udhna-Jaynagar has been put into operation from June 1 to 30, leaving Udhna every Sunday and Monday from Jaynagar. "The Udhna-Samastipur will be in operation from June 7 to 30, leaving Udhna every Saturday and Monday from Samastipur. "The services of Hubli-Muzaffarpur have been extended from June 2 to July 7, leaving Hubli every Monday and Thursday from Muzaffarpur," the CPRO said, adding that the Vasco da Gama-Muzaffarpur will be into operations from June 6 to 26, leaving Vasco da Gama every Monday and Thursday from Muzaffarpur. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Sedã da Honda está entre os carros mais desejados do Brasil Webmotors Leia mais Undo Similarly, services of the Yeshwanthpur-Gaya have been extended from June 2 to 30, leaving Yeshwanthpur every Saturday and Monday from Gaya. "The Mysore-Darbhanga will be into operations from June 17 to 24, leaving Mysore every Tuesday and Saturday from Darbhanga," he said, adding that the services of Mumbai Central-Katihar have been extended from June 7 to September 30, leaving Mumbai Central every Saturday and Tuesday from Katihar.
Economic Times
26-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
PM Modi to inaugurate Dahod Locomotive Manufacturing Workshop today
Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's visit, Dahod is buzzing with excitement for the inauguration of the Locomotive Manufacturing Workshop, a significant achievement for Indian Railways. Built in just three years, the workshop aims to produce 120 locomotives annually, potentially scaling up to 150. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Dahod, excitement is building around the inauguration of the newly completed Dahod Locomotive Manufacturing Workshop , a major infrastructure milestone for Indian ahead of the Prime Minister's arrival, Vineet Abhishek, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Western Railway , highlighted the swift progress made at the facility."You can see right now behind me is the first locomotive that has been manufactured at this workshop. The foundation stone of Dahod locomotive manufacturing workshop was laid just a couple of years back in 2022 to be precise, and within 3 years, as we can see this production centre is completely ready to be inaugurated shortly," CPRO to Abhishek, the workshop has been designed with a production capacity of 120 locomotives per year, with potential scalability to 150 units annually depending on future demand."As far as the capacity of this workshop is concerned, we plan to produce around 120 locomotives per year, but if there is a need, we can also increase this production capacity to almost PM will be coming here on Monday and he will dedicate this locomotive workshop that has been completed in a record time. He will dedicate it to our nation, and we are really keenly looking forward to this important event," he added Modi will be on a two-day visit to Gujarat on May 26 and 27, where he will unveil a series of development projects in Dahod, Bhuj, and Gandhinagar, including major initiatives by the Railways and various state government departments valued at over Rs 24,000 Modi will inaugurate the Locomotive Manufacturing Shop at the Rolling Stock Workshop in Dahod, constructed by the Railway Ministry at a cost of Rs 21,405 crore. PM Modi will also dedicate the first 9000 HP locomotive engine, developed under the 'Make in India' initiative, to the nation, an official release this, he will inaugurate railway projects worth Rs 2,287 crore, including the doubling of the Anand-Godhra, Mehsana-Palanpur, and Rajkot-Hadmatiya railway lines, the 107 km electrification of the Sabarmati-Botad railway line, and the gauge conversion of the Kalol-Kadi-Katosan railway line, bringing the total value of railway-related works to Rs 23,692 railway production unit in Dahod will provide employment to 10,000 people and boost the local economy. The locomotive engine manufactured here will have the capacity to haul 4,600 tonnes of cargo, with a target to produce approximately 1,200 engines over the next 10 years.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi virtually inaugurates redeveloped 138-year-old railway station in Assam
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated the redeveloped 138-year-old Haibargaon railway station in Assam's Nagaon Frontier Railway (NFR) officials said that Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, Assam Revenue Minister Keshab Mahanta and other important personalities were present at the inaugural the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS), the 103 stations, redeveloped at a cost of around Rs 1,100 crore, are located in 86 districts and include major and minor stations across Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the NFR Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said Haibargaon station in central Assam's Nagaon becomes the first railway station in the northeastern state among 50 stations identified in the state for redevelopment under the ABSS.'Thursday was be a momentous occasion for the state of Assam and the northeast region. This event stands out as a landmark in the national rollout of the ABSS as Haibargaon is the first redeveloped railway station out of 50 stations identified in Assam, to be inaugurated under this ambitious scheme,' the CPRO Haibargaon, originally built in 1887, was reconstructed at a project cost of approximately Rs 15.85 crore, signalling the beginning of a new chapter for rail infrastructure in the redevelopment of Haibargaon station is symbolic not only of technological and architectural upliftment but also of the government's intent to bring the northeast region of India into the fold of rapid national development, he pointed said that the selection of Haibargaon as the first station to be inaugurated under ABSS in Assam reflects its strategic importance and the successful execution of the project with a clear vision for passenger-centric its upgraded amenities, improved accessibility and cultural aesthetics, the station sets a benchmark for the 49 other stations in Assam lined up for redevelopment, he CPRO said that as the Prime Minister inaugurated this gateway to a modern rail experience, Haibargaon emerged not just as a station but as a symbol of progress, pride and promise for the people of Assam and the northeast region.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
PM Modi inaugurates two revamped railway stations
1 2 3 4 Patna: Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi inaugurated two fully revamped railway stations in Bihar, namely Thawe Junction in Gopalganj district and Pirpainti in Bhagalpur district, through videoconferencing on Thursday. Altogether 103 revamped stations have been inaugurated across 18 states in the country with upgraded facilities to enhance passengers' comforts and improve their infrastructure. According to the ECR's chief public relations officer (CPRO) Saraswati Chandra, Thawe Junction, which falls under the Varanasi division of the North Eastern Railway, has been redeveloped for Rs 11.75 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS). "The station, which has a direct connectivity to Lucknow and Gorakhpur, has been given a facelift in about 400 square metre station building area while circulating area of the station has been developed in about 1,030 square metre," he said, adding that the new station building has a spacious waiting hall and other modern facilities for passengers. Similarly, the Pirpainti station which falls under the Malda division of the Eastern Railway, was renovated for Rs 18.93 crore. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Loja: Un segundo ingreso para ecuatorianos: prueba Amazon CFD (Inicia hoy). Empezar ahora Registrarse Undo "The improvements are designed to meet the growing needs of passengers in Bhagalpur district and surrounding areas," the CPRO said, adding that a food plaza, wider foot-over bridges, new circulating area, waiting hall and ticket-booking counters have been provided at the station. In his address, PM Modi emphasised the govt's commitment to transforming railway infrastructure across the country with a focus on safety, convenience and modern facilities. He noted that such developments would not only improve travel experiences but it would also contribute to regional growth and connectivity. According to the Railway Board sources, the inauguration of newly redeveloped railway station buildings in such large numbers is part of a broader plan to revamp other key railway stations across India, aligning with the vision of a modern, efficient and passenger-friendly railway network.
India.com
28-04-2025
- India.com
NF Railway Boosts Passenger Safety With CCTV Surveillance At Level Crossing Gates
Guwahati (Assam): In a significant step toward enhancing passenger safety and ensuring seamless train operations, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has undertaken an initiative to strengthen surveillance at Level Crossing (LC) gates through the installation of high-resolution CCTV cameras. Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, CPRO of Northeast Frontier Railway, said that to eliminate risks associated with train movement at level crossings, CCTV cameras have been installed at 28 LC gates across key divisions. "These include 4 in Alipurduar Division, 17 in Lumding Division and 7 in Tinsukia Division. These are enabling railway staff to proactively manage gate operations and prevent potential hazards, such as unauthorised access or obstruction by vehicles. This initiative is part of NFR's broader strategy to reduce human error, minimise incidents at crossings and ensure secure, uninterrupted train movements. The CCTV coverage at major intersections enhances vigilance, speeds up emergency responses and supports data-driven safety management. Additionally, 9 Internet Protocol-based CCTV cameras have been installed at Railway Protection Force (RPF) posts across Katihar, Alipurduar, Lumding and Tinsukia divisions," he said. The CPRO further said that, moreover, 6 cameras have been installed at IBS (Intermediate Block Signalling) huts in the Hasimara - Kalchini section of Alipurduar Division to strengthen surveillance at remote signalling locations. "As part of its infrastructure modernisation efforts, NFR has implemented an interlocking system at important LC gates across its divisions, ensuring that the gates are fully synchronised with train movements. This system allows barriers to operate in direct coordination with approaching trains, guaranteeing smooth and safe crossings. By integrating this technology, NFR optimises operational safety and provides enhanced protection for both passengers and track users," he said. Sharma also said that, in addition, 29 Sliding Boom Barriers have been introduced at LC gates across Katihar, Alipurduar, Lumding and Tinsukia, providing additional layer of safety. "Further, Rubberised Surfacing is being introduced at 15 LC gates in the Lumding Division to further enhance infrastructure and ensure safer crossings. This upgrade will reduce the risk of vehicle skidding and ensure safer, more efficient crossings for road users, improving the overall road track interface. The Northeast Frontier Railway remains deeply committed to safeguarding lives and upholding the highest standards of operational safety. These initiatives reflect NFR's dedicated efforts to modernise infrastructure, enhance security and provide a secure, seamless and comfortable travel experience for all passengers," the CPRO said.
