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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Auto signalling on 24km rly section
To enhance train operations, North Eastern Railway's Lucknow Division commissioned automatic block signaling system on Govindnagar –Tinich–Gaur–Babhnan section (24.64 km) on Tuesday. The first train to run on this newly automated stretch was Guwahati–Jammu Tawi Express and it operated smoothly without affecting existing services. NER has completed 126.57 route kilometres of automatic signaling. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Time of India
08-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Expedite work of Sahjanwa–Dohrighat rail line project: DC
Gorakhpur: Divisional commissioner Anil Dhingra on Friday reviewed the progress of the Sahjanwa–Dohrighat new rail line project. In a meeting with officials of the North Eastern Railway (NER), the Commissioner discussed in detail the challenges being faced in implementing the project. Expressing displeasure over delays in land acquisition in villages under Sahjanwa, Bansgaon and Gola tehsils, he directed the concerned SDMs to coordinate with railway officials at the earliest, obtain village-wise land records for their respective areas, and expedite the acquisition process. He also instructed them to submit a progress report within a fortnight. The railway officials were further asked to provide a list of villages falling within the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) area that are covered under the project. Officials said the project will boost the region's development and open up a new route from Gorakhpur to Varanasi and Prayagraj. Once completed, it is expected to create fresh employment opportunities for residents, entrepreneurs and farmers. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Raksha Bandhan wishes , messages and quotes !
Time of India
09-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
Each sapling planted today will provide a greener future: NER
Gorakhpur: In a green initiative aimed at promoting environmental conservation, North Eastern Railway (NER) launched a large-scale plantation drive on Wednesday, under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The event was inaugurated by NER general manager Soumya Mathur at the Railway Golf Course here by planting a sapling. The campaign, symbolizing respect for motherhood and nature, witnessed participation from senior officials, including additional general manager Dinesh Kumar Singh, heads of departments, and other railway officers. Speaking on the occasion, GM Mathur emphasized the importance of nurturing the saplings, stating, "Each tree planted today in the name of our mothers will grow to provide a greener future and a healthier planet. It's our collective responsibility to care for these plants." She underlined the urgency of such efforts amidst the challenges posed by rising global temperatures and called for active public participation in greening the Earth. The campaign not only promotes ecological awareness but also serves as a heartfelt tribute to motherhood and the nurturing force of nature, she added.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
Special weekly train between Madhupur & Kashi announced
Gorakhpur: To manage the anticipated passenger rush during the upcoming Shravan Mela, will operate an unreserved weekly special train between Madhupur and Varanasi. North Eastern Railway'(NER) Chief Public Relations Officer Pankaj Kumar Singh said the Madhupur–Banaras Shravan Mela Special train (03157) will depart Madhupur at 12.10pm on July 14, 21, 28, and August 4 (all Mondays), reaching Varanasi at 11.30pm the same day. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Major halts en route include Jasidih, Simultala, Jhajha, Jamui, Kiul, Nawada, Tilaiya, Gaya, Anugrah Narayan Road, Sasaram, Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Junction, and Varanasi Junction. In the return journey, Banaras–Madhupur Shravan Mela Special train (03158) will leave Varanasi at 1.50am on July 15, 22, 29, and August 5 (Tuesdays), arriving in Madhupur at 2.30pm the same day. The train will comprise 22 coaches, including 20 second-class sleeper/general coaches and 2 SLRD (seating-cum-luggage rake) coaches. All sleeper coaches will run under the unreserved category to accommodate maximum pilgrims during the mela season.
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).
