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The Hindu
a day ago
- The Hindu
SCR GM for CCTVs at manned non-interlocked level crossings
South Central Railway (SCR) general manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava on Monday (July 21, 2025) instructed the divisional officers to take necessary steps to fix CCTV cameras at all the manned non-interlocked level crossings gates for enhanced safety of trains and road traffic. Emphasising the safety of train operations during the weekly review meeting at the Rail Nilayam here, he instructed them to intensify track patrolling focusing on newly constructed RUBs (road under bridges) and other vulnerable areas to watch for water stagnation/water bodies along the track side which may lead to soil erosion due to heavy rains. Security checks to protect the assets related to track and signalling from miscreant activities in tampering the signals should be carried out to ensure safe movement of the trains avoiding shortcuts methods. More surveillance is necessary on empty rakes at all the stabling yards to avoid fire incidents through vandalism. Safety drives should also cover crew lobbies and a meticulous action plan should focus on providing proper rest to the on-duty crew at proper time and interval, he added. The CM also presented the 'Employee of the month' safety awards to four employees, including two from Vijayawada division and one each from Secunderabad and Nanded. The employees belong to various categories like points woman, travelling ticket inspector and train manager. Trains rescheduled Following trains have been rescheduled between July 25 to 27 due to bypass line works in Balharshah-Kazipet section of Secunderabad division: Train No.12724 New Delhi-Hyderabad Deccan Express will be regulated en route for 1.15 hours on July 24; Train No.20805 Visakhapatnam=-New Delhi Express will be regulated for 45 minutes enroute on July 26. Train No.12761 Tirupati-Karimnagar express has been rescheduled by 2.30 hours from Tirupati on July 26, Train Nos. 17011, 17012, 17233, 17234, 17012, 17033 and 17034 – from Hyderabad/Secunderbad to Sirpur Kagaznagar, Bhadrachalam Road to Balharshah, etc., will be short terminated at Kazipet, said a press release.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
Kacheguda-Jodhpur service long-cherished dream of Hyderabad Rajasthanis, says Vaishnaw
HYDERABAD: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Coal and Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday flagged off a new daily express train service from Hyderabad (Kacheguda) to Jodhpur (Bhagat Ki Kothi) in Rajasthan. The new train (17605), starting Sunday, will depart from Kacheguda at 11:50 pm and arrive at Bhagat Ki Kothi at 8 pm the following day. On the return journey, the train (17606) will leave Bhagat Ki Kothi at 10:30 pm and reach Kacheguda at 3:40 pm. Speaking on the occasion, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a daily train service between Hyderabad and Jodhpur had been a long-cherished dream of the Rajasthani community living in Hyderabad. He noted that the service could not be launched earlier due to infrastructure constraints. However, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has witnessed significant progress in rail infrastructure, including the laying of new tracks and construction of new stations. This, he said, has enabled the launch of the direct daily service. Kishan Reddy emphasised that Telangana has seen unprecedented infrastructure development in recent years. 'Forty railway stations in Telangana are being redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. Of these, the Prime Minister recently inaugurated the upgraded stations at Begumpet, Warangal, and Karimnagar,' he said. He also noted that the state's entire rail network has now been electrified. The event was attended by South Central Railway (SCR) General Manager Sanjay Kumar Srivastava, BJP Telangana president N. Ramachander Rao, and other dignitaries. Earlier in the day, Vaishnaw met with officials to discuss strategies for doubling the capacity of railway operations in the Hyderabad region. Along with Kishan Reddy, he reviewed plans to further enhance rail infrastructure and connectivity across Telangana. Highlighting Hyderabad as a focal point for railway development, Vaishnaw instructed the SCR general manager to increase the number of trains operating in the city from 600 to 1,200 per day. 'With the ongoing redevelopment of Secunderabad railway station, officials have been directed to plan a multi-hub model, where several stations across the city will serve as regional connectors—linking the east, west, north, and south,' he added.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- General
- New Indian Express
Vande Bharat: Tissues used to plug leaks, but what about the issues?
HYDERABAD: Passengers travelling on the Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 20704) from Yeshwantpur to Kacheguda on Friday evening reported water leakage from the air-conditioning units. Complaints were raised with the concerned staff, but no action was taken until now. According to a service provider on board, the leakage occurs when the temperature is set too low, with the problem reportedly affecting even the pilot's cabin. Speaking to TNIE, Vijayaraghavan, a retired government employee travelling from Anantapur to Kacheguda in the C13 AC Chair Car, said, 'It is pathetic to see Vande Bharat facing such issues. We have paid more than `1,000 for this journey. The service providers keep moving from one side to the other, but no one is addressing the issue.' When another drop of water fell on his head, he added, 'It is abhishekam'. When TNIE visited the nearby coaches C12, C11, C10, and C9, it observed tissue papers placed at certain leakage points to control dripping water. However, this measure proved ineffective, leaving passengers to travel in discomfort. 'The leakage from AC units happens when the temperature is set too low. This issue has been persisting for a very long time, but no measures have been taken so far, despite repeated complaints to our higher officials. They just fix tissues, not the issue,' said a service provider on board. He explained that the same condition exists in the pilot's cabin, while executive chair car coaches remain unaffected, with zero issues, on Friday evening. Another passenger, speaking to this newspaper, complained about the water dripping issue using the 'At Your Service' complaint number. The officials who answered the call said that an onboard service provider would check the problem, but it was not resolved. 'The train was already delayed by more than an hour, and now water is dripping from above. At first, it happened once every 15 minutes, but as time passed, it began dripping very frequently. Is this what we are paying for?' asked the passenger. When SCR officials were contacted regarding the issue, they responded that it is because of excessive cooling of the condenser, which also depends on the outside temperature. They stated that the issue has been brought to notice, the concerned officials have been sensitised in this regard, and the coach is under observation.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Demand for 4 Rajyarani coaches for passengers from Manmad
Nashik: The Bhusawal Divisional Railway Manager (Commercial) has urged Central Railway (CR) to earmark four coaches of the Nanded–Mumbai Rajyarani Express exclusively for passengers boarding between Manmad and Mumbai. Responding to growing demand from passengers and representations from elected officials, the Bhusawal division has written to CR headquarters requesting that at least four coaches be made available for booking from Manmad. These bookings would be managed by the Bhusawal division, which cited a significant volume of daily passengers commuting between Manmad, Nashik, and Mumbai. "Given the representation by passengers from Nashik and recommendations from elected representatives, we have requested the CR to take up the issue with the South Central Railway (SCR) for the reservation of the coach, as the train is handled by the Nanded division of the Telangana-based SCR," said a senior officer from the Bhusawal Divisional Railway Manager's office. The demand comes in the wake of recent changes by SCR, which decided to remove two general second-class seating coaches from the 17611 Nanded–CSMT Rajyarani Express. As a result, the train will now have only four general seating coaches, with the addition of one sleeper coach and an air-conditioned chair car. These changes are expected to take effect from August 5. The train departs Nanded at 10:00 pm, reaches Nashik at 6:00 am, and arrives in Mumbai at 10:00 am. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cardiologists Recommend: Eat 1 Teaspoon Tonight – Wake Up With a Flatter Stomach Hollywood News | USA Click Here Undo According to railway data, around 100 passengers board from Manmad and approximately 140 from Nashik Road daily with current tickets, in addition to nearly 150 pass-holders. A large share of these are daily commuters and office-goers who rely on the Rajyarani Express to reach offices by 10:30 am, unlike the Panchavati Express, which arrives at CSMT around 10:45 am and is therefore not a feasible option for many. "The occupancy of all general coaches (six existing) of this train combined is 92% from Manmad and 130% from Nashik towards Mumbai. Slashing down the number of coaches by two is going to impact passengers. We have therefore sought the opening of the four coaches from Manmad such that the SCR will issue reservations for those coaches till Manmad only and not beyond. That business will be handled by the Bhusawal Division of CR," the officer added.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Business
- Hans India
Hyderabad-Jodhpur daily express train from July 20
Hyderabad: A new daily express train between Hyderabad and Jodhpur is being introduced from July 20. Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy will flag off inaugural oneway Kacheguda – Bhagat Ki Kothi – Kacheguda Express from Kacheguda Railway station on July 19. According to South Central Railway (SCR), the introduction of new daily train service will immensely benefit the large group of Rajasthani people residing in Telangana, especially in the city of Hyderabad as there has been a long pending demand of a daily train service. The train provides fast, secure, comfortable train journey between the important stations of Telangana, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan. The train also provides convenient travel option to other major cities in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan like Nanded, Washim, Ujjain, Ratlam, Nimach, Chittaurgarh, Bhilwara, Ajmer, Pali Marwar offering scope for rail users to plan their itinerary, SCR said. The new daily train caters to the needs of both reserved and unreserved segments of the people and will largely benefit the people of central and western states residing in Hyderabad and surrounding areas to travel to their home towns. It will also be beneficial for businessmen, students, employees proceeding on regular travel and special tours in vacation and will further promote tourism and pilgrimage apart from increasing the avenues of trade and commerce. Train No. 07615 Kacheguda – Bhagat Ki Kothi Inaugural Oneway Special Service will depart from Kacheguda 5.30 p.m. on July 19. It will arrive at Bhagat Ki Kothi at 11.30 a.m. on July 21. The regular daily train from Kacheguda will commence from July 20. It will depart Kacheguda at 11.50 p.m. and reach Bhagat Ki Kothi at 8 p.m. on July 22. Train No. 17606 Bhagat Ki Kothi - Kacheguda will commence service with effect from July 22. It will depart from Bhagat Ki Kothi at 10.30 p.m. and arrive at Kacheguda at 3.40 p.m. on July 24.
