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New Indian Express
18-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Piling work for Fort Station bridge to begin soon in Tiruchy
TIRUCHY: Following the demolition of the 159-year-old British-era bridge near Fort Station, Tiruchy, on May 13, the Southern Railways is preparing to begin the piling work in the upcoming days for a new structure. Officials stated that the project is being fast-tracked as they are aiming to complete the construction before the onset of the monsoon and all efforts are being made to avoid any kind of delays. The bridge redevelopment is a joint initiative by the state and the Central government. The state government began the construction of approach roads in November 2023 and is nearing completion. 'We have completed 80% of the approach road and related infrastructure works coming under the state government. Our team has communicated this to the railway authorities. They've assured us that they will soon start the construction of the bridge. Apart from this, they also informed us that the construction of a bridge near the Divisional Railway Manager's (DRM) office is also moving along a fast track,' said Minister for Municipal Administration, K N Nehru.
News18
06-05-2025
- News18
‘I'm The DRM!': Fake Official Busted By TT Onboard Punjab Mail
Last Updated: A man pretending to be a senior railway official was caught on the Punjab Mail. The ticket inspector reported the imposter who was fined and arrested at Bhopal station A routine inspection aboard train number 12138, the Punjab Mail, took an unexpected turn when a ticket inspector encountered a man falsely claiming to be a senior railway official. Amarjeet Singh, the ticket inspector, was conducting standard checks in the first-class H/A-1 coach when he approached a passenger in compartment B. Upon being asked to present identification, the individual claimed he was a Divisional Railway Manager (DRM). However, Singh grew suspicious when the man failed to produce either an identity card or a valid travel authorisation. The matter was promptly reported to the Railway Protection Force (RPF). During questioning, the man identified himself as Varun Segal but could not furnish any identification or supporting documents. Assistant Sub-Inspector Kanchan Kumar Tamrakar of the RPF at Bina and Assistant Sub-Inspector Kewal Singh of the Government Railway Police (GRP) were informed of the situation through an official memo. However, the train had already been signalled to depart from Bina, Madhya Pradesh, preventing immediate removal of the impersonator. Apprehension At Bhopal Station Segal was escorted to Bhopal station by two railway staff members, and a fine of Rs 4,170 was imposed by the ticket examiner for unauthorised travel. The railway administration has since issued a public advisory urging passengers to travel with valid tickets or official travel documentation at all times. It warned that failure to comply could result in fines, imprisonment, or both alongside reputational consequences for those attempting to deceive authorities. First Published: May 06, 2025, 09:38 IST
Hans India
03-05-2025
- General
- Hans India
Passengers panic after smoke billows from Jaipur-Jodhpur Intercity Express' engine
Jaipur: Panic gripped passengers of the Jaipur-Jodhpur Intercity Express as smoke billowed from the train's engine, about 4 km before Gotan station in Rajasthan on Saturday. The incident happened around 9.30 a.m., causing panic among passengers, many of whom deboarded. According to railway officials, the train departed Jaipur on time at 6.00 a.m. and had already passed Jogi Magra when the engine developed a technical fault. Emergency brakes were applied by the loco pilot, averting any immediate danger. A replacement engine was dispatched from Jodhpur and reached Gotan around noon. The affected train was then pulled back to Jogi Magra station, from where it resumed the journey to Jodhpur at 12.15 p.m. In the aftermath, several other trains on this route were temporarily halted. The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) has ordered a detailed inquiry into the cause of the engine failure. A dedicated investigation team will assess whether maintenance issues or other technical factors were responsible. According to railway sources, smoke started coming out due to a technical fault in the engine. The train was stopped in time, and the technical team was called to the spot. At the same time, the top officials of the railway are also monitoring the situation after this incident. "Train number 22977 Jaipur-Jodhpur Express departed for Jodhpur on Saturday at its scheduled time of 6 a.m. Around 9.30 a.m., this train moved ahead of Jogi Magra. But two to three kilometres before reaching Gotan station, smoke was seen coming out of its engine. On this, the loco pilot immediately stopped the train by applying emergency brakes. Seeing smoke coming out of the engine, there was panic among the passengers in the train, and they got down in panic, said officials. Further investigation is underway.
