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The Hindu
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
PM to inaugurate 103 Amrit Bharat railway stations on May 22
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate 103 Amrit railway stations through video conference at an event in Bikaner, Rajasthan, on May 22. These stations, located in 86 districts across 18 States and Union Territories, have been developed at a cost of over ₹1,100 crore. 'Over 1,300 stations are being redeveloped with modern facilities, designed to reflect regional architecture and enhance passenger amenities under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS),' a Railways Ministry spokesperson stated. Mr. Modi will inaugurate the Deshnoke railway station in Bikaner, Rajasthan, redeveloped under ABSS and flag off Bikaner-Mumbai express train service (21903) from the station. The station serves pilgrims and tourists visiting the Karni Mata Temple here, and its construction is inspired by temple architecture with an arch and column theme. Begumpet station in Telangana is inspired by the architecture of the Kakatiya empire. Thawe station in Bihar incorporates various murals and art works representing Maa Thawewali, the presiding deity at the temple here, which is one of the 52 sites known as Shakti Peethas, and depicting Madhubani paintings. Dakor station in Gujarat is inspired by Ranchhodrai Ji Maharaj, a form of Lord Krishna. Among the revamped stations which will be inaugurated, five are from Karnataka: Gadag, completed at a cost of ₹23.24 crore, Dharwad (₹17.1 crore), Bagalkot (₹16.06 crore), Munirabad (₹18.40 crore) and Gokak (₹16.98 crore), Railways officials said. The redeveloped Amrit stations across India integrate modern infrastructure with cultural heritage as well as passenger-centric amenities, the Railways Ministry spokesperson said. Mr. Modi will also lay the foundation stone of Churu-Sadulpur rail line (58 km) and dedicate to the Nation the electrified rail lines of Suratgarh-Phalodi (336 km), Phulera-Degana (109 km), Udaipur-Himmatnagar (210 km), Phalodi-Jaisalmer (157 km) and Samdari-Barmer (129 km). The PM will also inaugurate projects of road infrastructure, medical education and solar power during the visit. Bikaner-Mumbai express service The Bikaner-Mumbai express train service (21903) will run between Bandra Terminus and Bikaner on a weekly basis. The train is scheduled to leave Bandra Terminus every Monday (May 19, 2025) at 11.25 p.m. and reach Bikaner at 8.40 p.m. on Tuesday (May 20, 2025). On the return journey, the train (21904) will leave Bikaner on Wednesday (May 21, 2025) at 8.50 a.m. and reach Bandra Terminus on Thursday (May 22, 2025) at 6.45 a.m. The train will stop at Borivali, Vapi, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand Nadiad, Sabarmati, Mehsana, Palanpur, Abu Road, Phalna, Marwad, Pali Marwad, Jodhpur, Merta Road, Nagaur, Nokha, and Deshnoke stations. The 22-coach train will include 18 3AC coaches, two 2AC coaches, two coaches for luggage, and two General Brake Vans.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Railway Ministry approves survey for mega coaching terminal in Devanahalli
Bengaluru: With the active efforts of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State for Railways V Somanna, the Railways Ministry has approved a project worth Rs 1.35 crore to initiate the Final Site Survey (FLS) for the construction of a mega coaching terminal near Devanahalli station or at any suitable location on the Yelahanka, Devanahalli-Chikkaballapur route. The project is aimed at providing relief to Bengaluru's highly congested rail infrastructure and to cater to the growing passenger demand. Bengaluru, India's fifth most populous metropolitan city, with a population of around 11.5 million, is seeing its dependence on rail travel increasing day by day. With only three terminals and 12 pit lines in the city, 140 originating, 139 terminating and 142 pass-through trains are currently being handled. As of today, 110 primary maintenance trains are using this infrastructure, with a total of 212.06 million passengers being handled by 103.72 million passengers by 2024-25. This number is likely to increase to 210 trains per day in the coming days, putting more pressure on the newer terminals. The existing pit lines are already operating at maximum capacity. Trains are being delayed due to the constant unavailability of platforms and tracks at KSR Bengaluru station. Lack of stabilizing lines is leading to excessive movement of empty rakes, which is leading to loss of staff and route. Moreover, the lack of a dedicated freight route is hampering rail traffic and freight traffic. The expansion of the existing terminals is unlikely to be possible due to the scarcity of land in the city. Devanahalli Terminal, located on the outskirts of the city, will be developed as a fourth major terminal, which will efficiently redistribute traffic and also provide operational flexibility. The terminal will have a total of 12 pit lines in four sets, five washing lines with automatic coach washing facilities, 24 stabling lines, six repair lines within the premises, two pit wheel lathes and six sick lines along with ancillary facilities like loco bay, 50 tonne capacity boot laundry, administration buildings and stores. With a daily handling capacity of 36 rakes, this terminal is sure to enhance the handling capacity of the Bengaluru railway network. With the approval of this survey, Indian Railways is shaping the infrastructure for the future of Bengaluru and reflects its vision of providing a sustainable solution to the urban development.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Railways warns employees about Pak intelligence seeking military train movements
May 07, 2025 06:19 PM IST The Railway Ministry has cautioned its employees against the Pakistan intelligence agencies' attempt to seek details of the movement of military trains and asserted that the confidential information should not be shared with any unauthorised person. The Railways Ministry has cautioned employees about Pakistani intelligence potentially asking for information on military train movements.(Hindustan Times) Also Read: After Operation Sindoor, Pakistan offers to 'wrap up tension if India backs down' | 10 points In its advisory released on May 6, a day before Indian armed forces carried out missile strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in retaliation for the Pahalgam attack, the ministry said divulging such information will be a grave threat to national security. "Pakistan intelligence operatives may call railway officials and seek confidential information regarding military special train movements," a message from the Railway Board to all Principal Chief Operation Managers of all railway zones, said. Also Read: How the 9 targets India hit during Operation Sindoor were providing support to terrorists "Disclosing of such information to any unauthorised person other than Mil Rail staff (Military Wing of Railways) by railway officials will be considered as breach of security and will amount to grave threat to national security," it said. Mil Rail is a specialised wing of the Indian Railways that provides logistical support to defence forces. Also Read: How world leaders reacted to India's Operation Sindoor in Pakistan: '…right to self-defence' "Therefore, it is desired that the railway officers and staff may be instructed to be sensitised to the critical nature of information regarding the movement of military special trains and the gravity of the issue," it said. The ministry has urged senior officials to instruct all staff that 'in case any individual seeks information about military movement, no information should be divulged to unauthorised persons."
