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Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
India to debut next-gen E10 Shinkansen trains alongside Japan in bullet train project
The Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in India, with its introduction in the 508-km-long Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. Tunneling work of the first section of 21-km undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane got completed on Monday(Pixaby/Represenatational Image) 'In the spirit of strategic partnership between Japan and India, the Japanese government has agreed to introduce E10 Shinkansen trains in the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train project,' the Indian Railways said in a statement. A key piece of information is that the E10 will be introduced simultaneously in India and Japan. The Japanese Shinkansen is currently running with E5 trains, with E10 trains slated to be the next generation. According to the officials, the entire 508-km-long corridor is being developed with the Japanese Shinkansen technology. As per the ministry, work on 15 river bridges is finished and work on four bridges is in the advanced stages of construction. First section of BKC-Thane undersea tunnel completed Meanwhile, on Monday, tunnelling work of the first section of 21-km-long undersea tunnel between BKC and Thane got completed. The Railway Ministry said that the tunnelling work between Ghansoli and Shilphata in Maharashtra is marking a major milestone in the project. 'The bullet train project recently achieved a major milestone by completing 310 km of viaduct construction," a press note from the ministry said. It added that the track laying and construction of station, bridges and overhead electrical wires is going at a rapid pace. Along with the the procurement of systems for operation and control is also going well. Talking about the undersea tunnel part of the bullet train project, the Railway Ministry said that the station at BKC will be an engineering marvel. Located at 32.5m below the ground the foundation of the construction will support the 95m high building about the ground, Ministry said. "The success of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project is laying the foundation for future bullet train corridors in India,' it added, stating that future corridors like this is also under consideration by the ministry. (With PTI inputs)
India.com
3 hours ago
- India.com
Indian Railways BIG update: How to book Tatkal ticket? IRCTC introduces new rules, passengers can now book ticket via…
No tatkal booking without this! Link your Aadhaar Card with IRCTC account: Here's step by step guide New Delhi: Are you a frequent train traveller? If yes, then we have an important update for you. The Indian Railways has made the Aadhaar-based OTP authentication mandatory for all Tatkal ticket bookings. The new rule promises to curb misuse of Tatkal train ticket bookings and enhance ease of booking for general passengers from July 15, 2025. It is important to note that if the passengers are booking train tickets online via IRCTC or offline via Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and authorised agents, Aadhaar OTP verification will now be an essential step in the process. Tatkal tickets can be booked one day prior to the train's departure date, excluding the journey date. Tatkal train tickets for AC classes such as 1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC) can be booked from 10:00 AM on the day before the journey. For non-AC classes (like Sleeper and Second Sitting), tatkal bookings open at 11:00 AM on the same day. Aadhaar-based OTP authentication: From July 15, Aadhaar-based OTP authentication will become mandatory for Tatkal bookings. Passengers, who will be booking tatkal ticket, will need to enter a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to the mobile number linked with their Aadhaar during the booking process. How to Book a Tatkal Ticket from the IRCTC Portal? For the convenience of the passengers, we have mentioned the steps via which passengers can book the ticket Step 1: Go to the IRCTC website ( Step 2: Enter your username and password to complete the login process. Step 3: Enter the departure and destination stations, travel date, and class of travel. Step 4: In the quota dropdown, select the 'Tatkal' option. Step 5: On the next page, you'll see a list of available trains for the selected route. Step 6: Click on the class type available in the selected train. Step 7: To book a Tatkal ticket in the selected train, click on the 'Book Now' button. Step 8: Now fill in all the details, including the names of the passengers. Step 9: Enter the verification code. Step 10: Enter the passenger's mobile number to receive free SMS alerts for booking and cancellation. Step 11: Click the Continue button. Step 12: Review all the details, complete the payment process, and click Continue again. Step 13: Click on the 'Make Payment and Book' button. Starting July 1, 2025, only Aadhaar authenticated users will be allowed to book Tatkal Train Tickets on the IRCTC Website and Mobile Apps. If your user profile is not Aadhaar authenticated on the IRCTC app, then you will not be able to book tatkal train tickets.
Hans India
5 hours ago
- Automotive
- Hans India
MRI equipment to ensure safe, reliable train operations
Visakhapatnam: As part of its ongoing commitment to safety and efficiency in electric traction operations, Indian Railways adopted advanced Measuring, recording, and instrumentation (MRI) equipment. The state-of-the-art technology can be retrofitted onto tower cars to continuously monitor and record critical parameters of overhead equipment (OHE) such as contact wire stagger, contact wire height, and the precise positioning of traction distribution assets using GPS data. Waltair Division of East Coast Railway has also adopted this technology, ensuring safety and punctuality of the train operations. Divisional Railway Manager Lalit Bohra said that the pantograph maintenance posed challenges for electric trains. The pantograph, mounted on the rooftop of locomotives, is vital for maintaining uninterrupted contact with the overhead catenary that supplies power to the train. Traditional manual inspections, typically performed at depots, may not always detect emerging faults in time, potentially leading to overhead wiring failures, extended delays, costly repairs, and significant safety risks. To address these challenges, Indian Railways is leveraging MRI technology to enable real-time monitoring and proactive maintenance of pantographs and OHE, the DRM explained. Senior divisional electrical engineer (TRD) Shivanad Prasad opined that with the deployment of MRI scan equipment, it can swiftly analyse any changes in OHE parameters resulting from engineering works, modernisation efforts or routine maintenance. By minimising breakdowns and delays, MRI equipment plays a crucial role in ensuring trains run safely and punctually, allowing passengers to reach their destinations securely and in time, the officials underlined.
News18
5 hours ago
- News18
TTE Enters AC Coach, Passenger Bolts To Toilet. Here's What He Was Doing Inside
1/6 Indian Railways is dedicated to ensuring passengers have a safe journey through continuous checks on trains and stations. Recently, a train ticket examiner (TTE) encountered a startling situation during a routine ticket check on a train passing through Prayagraj division. The TTE approached the AC coach to check tickets, but a passenger promptly got up and hurried to the toilet. Suspecting the passenger had not purchased a ticket, the TTE followed him. Despite repeated knocking, the toilet door did not open immediately. 3/6 When it eventually did, the TTE was shocked to find the passenger inside the toilet, smoking a cigarette. Smoking is strictly prohibited on trains, resulting in the passenger being fined. A special drive was conducted targeting ticketing violations, illegal carriage of goods, littering in trains, and unauthorised hawkers. During this initiative, 24 illegal hawkers were apprehended and handed over to the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Following legal proceedings at the magistrate level, 6 out of the 24 hawkers were imprisoned. In Prayagraj, 20 trains were inspected, leading to 343 passengers being fined Rs. 2,07,950. This included 117 passengers fined Rs. 1,05,700 for travelling without tickets, 221 passengers fined Rs. 1,01,250 for travelling with irregular tickets, and 5 passengers fined Rs. 1,000 for littering.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
IRCTC changes from today: Check these 2 changes from July 15, 2025 for train travelers
Aadhaar-based OTP authentication for tatkal train ticket booking Mandatory Aadhaar OTP verification at counters and through agents Aadhaar authentication mandatory to book tatkal train tickets How to Aadhaar authenticate your user profile on IRCTC? Higher train fares services from July 1, 2025 Reservation chart to be prepared 8 hours before departure The Indian Railways has made Aadhaar-based OTP authentication mandatory for all Tatkal ticket bookings. The new rule aims to curb misuse of Tatkal train ticket bookings and enhance ease of booking for general passengers from today, i.e., July 15, 2025. Whether you are booking train tickets online via IRCTC or offline via Passenger Reservation System (PRS) counters and authorised agents, Aadhaar OTP verification will now be an essential step in the OTP authentication will become mandatory for Tatkal bookings made online from today. A passenger booking tatkal ticket will need to enter a One-Time Password (OTP) sent to the mobile number linked with their Aadhaar during the booking read: IRCTC's new tatkal rules you must know before your next confirmed train ticket booking: Know all FAQ's Tatkal tickets can be booked one day prior to the train's departure date, excluding the journey date. Tatkal train tickets for AC classes such as 1A, 2A, 3A, CC, EC) can be booked from 10:00 AM on the day before the journey. For non-AC classes (like Sleeper and Second Sitting), tatkal bookings open at 11:00 AM on the same if you are booking tatkal train ticket offline by visiting ticket counters or via authorised agent, even then Aadhaar OTP is mandatory for booking tatkal tickets.A tatkal tickets booked at computerised PRS counters and through authorised railway agents will require an extra layer of verification through Aadhaar OTP authentication from July 15, 2025. Passengers will have to provide their Aadhaar number and registered mobile number at the time of booking. Once the Aadhaar OTP is successfully authenticated then the train ticket will be July 1, 2025, only Aadhaar authenticated users will be allowed to book Tatkal Train Tickets on the IRCTC Website and Mobile Apps. If your user profile is not Aadhaar authenticated on the IRCTC app, then you will not be able to book tatkal train are the steps you should follow to Aadhaar authenticate your IRCTC User ID now by following these steps:Step 1: Log in to the IRCTC website or IRCTC Rail Connect Mobile 2: Go to "My Account".Step 3: Click on 'Authenticate User' and complete the IRCTC changes made in July 2025Booking time restriction for authorised agents: From July 1, 2025, authorised agents will be restricted from booking train tickets during specific time slots to prioritise train ticket bookings for individual AC classes train tickets: Agents cannot book tickets between 10:00 AM and 10:30 non-AC classes train tickets: Agents cannot book tickets between 11:00 AM and 11:30 Indian Railways hiked the train fares from July 1, 2025. The higher train ticket prices applies to premier and special train services, such as Rajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto, Vande Bharat, Tejas, Humsafar, Amrit Bharat, Mahamana, Gatimaan, Antyodaya, Jan Shatabdi, Yuva Express, AC Vistadome coaches, Anubhuti coaches, and ordinary non-suburban services (after 500 km), based on the new fare structure for different read: New IRCTC rules to book train tickets from July 2025: Know these seven changes, how they affect you The railway board has proposed preparing the reservation chart eight hours before the departure. For trains departing before 1400 hours, the chart will be prepared the previous day at 2100 hrs itself. Earlier, the reservation chart was prepared four hours before the departure of the train, which gave very less time for passengers to look for alternative mode of travel.
