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Hindustan Times
04-06-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
Another train sabotage attempt foiled in UP; probe underway
A potential train accident was averted late Sunday night in Bareilly district, after a group of vigilant railway staff detected tampering with track infrastructure near Dohna station. The incident marks the latest in a series of sabotage attempts across Uttar Pradesh. Senior superintendent of police Anurag Arya stated that a special team has been constituted to identify and apprehend those responsible. According to officials, the incident occurred around 11:55 pm on June 1, when the crew of the 05307 Tanakpur-Bareilly City passenger train noticed irregularities on the track and promptly halted the train. On inspection, they discovered that miscreants had stuffed ballast, the crushed stones used to stabilise railway tracks between the tongue rail and stock rail, effectively jamming the point mechanism, which guides trains safely between tracks. Additionally, the earthing plate, a vital component connecting the Overhead Equipment (OHE) to the Switch Expansion Joint Rail (SWJR), was found bent. The SWJR is critical for allowing rails to expand and contract with temperature variations while maintaining track integrity. Station master Bhupinder Arora of Dohna reported the sabotage to higher authorities via a memo. The Izzatnagar division of North Eastern Railway confirmed the incident and lodged an FIR at Bhojipura station under Section 150 of the Indian Railway Act, which deals with malicious acts intended to wreck trains. This latest attempt is part of a disturbing trend in the region. On May 31, loco-pilots of the 64021 Delhi–Shamli MEMU train narrowly avoided a mishap when they spotted an iron pipe, ballast, and broken concrete obstructing the tracks near Shamli station. Similarly, on the night of May 29–30, ballast was found on the tracks between Bheerpur and Meja Road in Prayagraj, targeting the New Delhi–Bhubaneswar Tejas Rajdhani Express (22824). Earlier on May 19, two more sabotage attempts were reported near Dalelnagar and Umar Tali stations in Hardoi district, where wooden logs were placed on the tracks to derail the Delhi–Dibrugarh Rajdhani Express (20504) and Kathgodam Express (15044).
Time of India
02-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
NER holds 3-day drive to promote cleanliness, eco-friendly initiatives
Gorakhpur: The North Eastern Railway (NER) launched a three-day awareness campaign from May 31 to June 2, focusing on cleanliness, waste segregation, and environmental conservation ahead of the World Environment Day to be observed on June 5, said CPRO, NER Pankaj Kumar Singh. During the campaign, special emphasis was laid on cleanliness of parks, public awareness on hygiene and sustainable practices. Art competitions were also conducted for children to sensitize them about environmental issues, while engaging street plays promoted the use of eco-friendly jute bags among public, he said. Hands-on training sessions was also held for railway staff on waste segregation, composting, and recycling techniques. Intensive inspections of bio-toilets across stations and coaches were carried out to reinforce sanitation standards. T by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo o foster environmental consciousness among the youth, drawing and essay competitions were held in schools located within railway colonies. These activities aimed to instil awareness on climate change, plastic reduction, and ecological balance in students and their families, Singh said. In a bid to reduce paper consumption, passengers were encouraged to switch to digital ticketing through the UTS mobile app and the IRCTC website. Railway staff actively supported and guided passengers in adopting mobile and paperless ticketing options wherever feasible. These initiatives were undertaken across divisions including Izzatnagar, Lucknow, and Varanasi, along with NER's production units, the CPRO said.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Time of India
Gorakhpur-Bengaluru Summer Special train announced
Gorakhpur: To facilitate passengers commuting between Purvanchal and Bengaluru, the North Eastern Railway (NER) has announced a summer special train between Gorakhpur and Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru. The decision comes in response to growing passenger demand during the summer Chief Public Relations Officer Pankaj Kumar Singh said the train (06529/06530) Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru–Gorakhpur–Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru Summer Special will operate three trips in each special train will depart from Bengaluru on May 12, 19, and 26, while return journeys from Gorakhpur will be on May 16, 23, and 30. The train will be equipped with one First AC coach, two Second AC coaches, four Third AC coaches, seven Sleeper Class coaches, and four General Second Class per the schedule, train (06529) will depart Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru at 7pm and reach Gorakhpur at 6.40 am on the fourth day of the journey. On its route, the train will halt at important stations, including Kaduru, Davangere, Ghataprabha, Pune, Rani Kamlapati (Bhopal), Veerangana Lakshmibai (Jhansi), Prayagraj Junction, and Varanasi. The service aims to ease the seasonal rush and provide added convenience to travellers heading home during the summer break. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Varanasi Division Boosts Energy Conservation with 2253 kW Rooftop Solar Panel Installation
VARANASI: The Varanasi Division of the North Eastern Railway is achieving expected results in the field of energy conservation. Ashok Kumar, PRO of the Varanasi Division of NER, said that by April 2025, a total of 2253 kW capacity rooftop solar panels were installed in the Varanasi Division. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now These panels produced 394,000 units of solar energy by April of the current fiscal year, which is 2.59% more than the solar energy produced during the same period in 2024. This solar energy production resulted in savings of approximately Rs. 2,130,561 in railway revenue. He said that this has led to the large-scale use of solar energy, a non-conventional energy source, in the Varanasi Division, along with ensuring the use of energy-efficient equipment to save on energy consumption . Solar panels have been installed on the roofs of railway station buildings, office buildings, service buildings, hospitals, training centres, coaching complexes, factories, guest houses, rest houses, auditoriums, and level crossings. He further said that by April of the fiscal year 2025-26, the Varanasi Division installed solar power plants with a total capacity of 519 kW. This includes 141 kW at Banaras station, 71 kW at Mau station, 60 kW at Varanasi City Coaching Depot, 146 kW at Ballia station, 40 kW at Masrakh station, 35 kW at Gopalganj station, and 26 kW at Thawe station. In accordance with NGT standards, the process of installing rooftop solar panels at other stations in the Varanasi Division for the year 2025-26 is ongoing.
