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The Print
29-05-2025
- The Print
Two held for pelting stones at trains near Mathura, search on for third accomplice
Although an overnight search yielded no suspects, a renewed trackside combing operation on Wednesday morning led to the detention of a local youth and a minor, he said. According to Railway Protection Force police station in-charge Avadhesh Goswami, the railway control room alerted security personnel late on Tuesday night after receiving complaints from passengers aboard Kota-Patna Express, Hazrat Nizamuddin-Huzur Sahib Nanded Express, and the Duronto Express – all of which were targeted after leaving Mathura Junction for Agra. Mathura (UP), May 28 (PTI) Two persons, including a minor, were apprehended on Wednesday for allegedly pelting stones at multiple trains shortly after they departed from Mathura Junction on Tuesday night, an official said. During questioning, they admitted to stone-pelting and revealed the involvement of a third person. A search is underway to trace the third accomplice, Goswami said. The detained youth is a resident near the old RTO office, while the minor hails from Aduki village. Further action will be taken based on verification of their statements, the official added. PTI COR KIS RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India.com
24-05-2025
- India.com
First Vande Bharat sleeper train to run on this route, ticket price likely to be..., top speed to be...
First Vande Bharat sleeper train to cover distance of 1667 km in..., to run between... New Delhi Secunderabad Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: There is good news for the passengers waiting for Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Indian Railways is going to launch the country's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train soon. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav unveiled this train in September 2024. This train has been equipped with Integral Coach Factory Technology by BEML. According to a report by ET Now, Indian Railways is planning to run this train on many routes including the New Delhi-Secunderabad route. After Rajdhani and Duronto Express, Vande Bharat Sleeper will be the third premium train on this route. This train will cover the distance of 1667 km from New Delhi to Secunderabad in less than 20 hours. Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been designed to run at a speed of 160 kmph. After the launch of this train, Vande Bharat Sleeper will be the fastest train on this route. After this, Rajdhani and Duronto Express will be there. At which stations will the train stop? The New Delhi-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Sleeper train will complete its journey by stopping at other major stations including Agra Cantt, Gwalior, Veerangna Laxmibai Jhansi, Bhopal, Itarsi, Nagpur, Balharshah and Kazipat Junction. How much will the fare be? According to the report, this Vande Bharat Sleeper train will have a total of 16 coaches. These will include 11 third AC, 4 second AC and 1 first AC coach. The fare of the third AC coach is expected to be around Rs 3600, the fare of the second AC coach is Rs 4800 and the fare of the first AC coach is expected to be around Rs 6000. This train will leave from New Delhi at around 08:50 pm, the next day this train is expected to reach Secunderabad at around 08:00 pm.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Signal glitch continues as delay and short-termination dog Hwh passengers
1 2 3 4 5 6 Kolkata: The massive signal failure at Santragachhi yard continued to throw Howrah station into disarray. Several long-distance trains were running 6-10 hours late even on Wednesday. Passengers continued to grapple with extreme inconvenience under the sweltering heat, and no clear timeline for resolution. The crisis, rooted in technical glitches in the non-interlocking signal system, left thousands stranded even as South-Eastern Railway authorities claimed that the technical snag was addressed, and trains were still running inordinately late because of the cascading effect. The Kharagpur-Howrah section, being the trunk route for most trains between Bengal and southern India, continued to remain clogged for the third consecutive day. Thousands of passengers were left in the lurch at Howrah Station's new complex. Many of them reached Howrah at the crack of dawn and waited for nearly ten hours in scorching heat to board trains that were already running nine or ten hours behind schedule. Raju Das from Bihar was due to leave for Mumbai on Wednesday morning. "I checked out of hotel to board Howrah-Mumbai CSMT Duronto Express. The scheduled departure was 5.45 am. When I came to the station, I was told that the train is rescheduled. Later, an SMS alert said the train would leave at 3.45 pm," rued Das, who needs to attend work in Mumbai. Puri-bound Vande Bharat Express, which was supposed to leave Howrah at 6.10 am, was rescheduled to 4.10 pm. Among other trains with prolonged departures were Tamralipto Express (nine hours and 40 minutes behind schedule) and Puri-Shatabdi Express (delayed by six hours). Kolkata-bound passenger Brishti Basu said, "Last night we received a message that Puri-Howrah Shatabdi Express would leave Puri at 11.30 am on Wednesday instead of 5.45 am. It left at 11.50 am and kept stopping en route. It was supposed to reach Howrah at 1.40 pm, and I was supposed to join work today." "The signal failure has led to pressure on Howrah. SER has designated Santragachhi and Shalimar as alternatives. But Shalimar is undergoing renovation. Santragachhi's signal issues have added to the crisis," an official said.
India.com
22-04-2025
- India.com
This is world's longest railway platform; not in US, Russia, China, Australia, it is located in India, its length..., holds Guinness Record
World's longest railway platform: Indian Railways: Indian Railways (IR) is among the top 5 biggest railway networks in the world as it manages a very heavy railway traffic and millions of passengers daily. The Indian Railways manages more than 7,308 stations that cater to about 13,000 trains daily carrying upwards of 20 million passengers. Indian Railways is one of the biggest sources of revenue for the government, making it the backbone of the Indian economy. IR is one of the most popular, preferred, and cheapest modes of transport in the country. Did you ever think about the railway stations and platforms? Which railway station is the biggest or which railway platform is the longest in the world and in India? Here we tell you about the world's longest railway platform which is built at the Sri Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Station in Hubballi, Karnataka. The platform number 1 of Hubballi Junction has a length of 1,507 metres, making it the longest railway platform in the world as of March 2023. This platform was built at a cost of about Rs 20 crore. The Shree Siddharoodha Swamiji Railway station Hubballi is a prominent junction in Karnataka as it serves as a major hub of trade and commerce in the North Karnataka region. It connects railway lines towards Bengaluru (Davanagere side), Hosapete (Gadag side), and Vasco-Da-Gama/Belagavi (Londa side). This platform is expected to enhance the operational capacity of the yard along with addressing the need to hold and run additional trains in the near future. The long platform is also expected to save precious time of passengers by avoiding the detention of express trains while arriving at the station. Moreover, the long platform can be a help for Railways as it can now operate trains simultaneously in two directions. The record has been recognised by the Guinness Book of World Records, said IR officials. The history of Indian Railways is more than 160 years old as the first passenger train in India ran from Mumbai to Thane on April 16, 1853. This marked the beginning of India's extensive railway network, which is now the fourth-largest rail network in the world. Some of the most popular and important trains run by Indian Railways include the Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, Vande Bharat Express, Garib Rath Express, Gatimaan Express, and Tejas Express.
India.com
21-04-2025
- India.com
India's only train which does not charge any fees, providing free travel for 75 years; the train is..., its features and significance...
Indian Railways: The history of Indian Railways is more than 160 years old as the first passenger train in India ran from Mumbai to Thane on April 16, 1853. This marked the beginning of India's extensive railway network, which is now the fourth-largest rail network in the world. It manages a very heavy railway traffic and millions of passengers daily. The Indian Railways manages more than 7,308 stations that cater to about 13,000 trains daily carrying upwards of 20 million passengers. Some of the most popular and important trains run by Indian Railways include the Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, Vande Bharat Express, Garib Rath Express, Gatimaan Express, and Tejas Express. Indian Railways is one of the biggest sources of revenue for the government, making it the backbone of the Indian economy. When you travel by a train, you have to pay for the journey and if any passenger is caught without any ticket, he or she is penalised. Here we will tell you about one train in India that has been offering free service to its commuters for the last 75 years. This train offers free rides to all commuters and you don't have to buy a ticket. The train is Bhakra-Nangal train and it offers free rides over a 13-kilometer route between Nangal in Punjab and Bhakra in Himachal Pradesh. It has been operating since 1948 and was initially used to transport workers and materials for the Bhakra-Nangal Dam construction. The train is free for all passengers, making it unique in India and potentially worldwide. It was originally used for construction and has become a part of India's railway heritage. The train's route offers picturesque views of the Sutlej River and Shivalik Hills. It promotes sustainable tourism and raises awareness about water management and renewable energy. The train was originally used to transport workers and materials for the construction of the Bhakra Dam. The Bhakra-Nangal train departs from Nangal Railway Station daily at 7.05 AM and arrives in Bhakra at 8.20 AM. In its return journey, the train departs from Nangal at 3.05 PM, dropping passengers off at Bhakra Railway at 4.20 PM.
