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The Hindu
22-07-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Sabari Express upgraded to superfast
The Railway Board has approved the proposal to speed up Train No. 17229/17230 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Secunderabad – Thiruvananthapuram Central Sabari Express to Superfast Express. According to a statement issued by the Southern Railway Thiruvananthapuram division on Tuesday, consequent to speeding, the train Number will be changed to train No. 20630/20629 Thiruvananthapuram Central – Secunderabad – Thiruvananthapuram Central Sabari Express. Further, the train service will be delinked from Train No. 12763/12764 Tirupati – Secunderabad – Tirupati Padmavati Express and Train No. 12731/12732 Tirupati – Secunderabad – Tirupati Express. The new proposal to upgrade the Sabari Express to a superfast train will come into effect from September 29. As part of upgrading the train to superfast, there would be minor changes in the timing of the train at various stations across the State.
Time of India
21-07-2025
- Time of India
Chandigarh gets rail connectivity to Udaipur
1 2 Chandigarh: In a boost to rail connectivity between Rajasthan and the Tricity region, Northern Railways has announced the launch of the Udaipur City–Chandigarh–Udaipur City Bi-weekly Superfast Express (20989/20990). The train, approved by the ministry of railways, comes following the efforts of Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Gulab Chand Kataria. K ataria, who recently met railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in New Delhi, had proposed the need for a direct rail link between Chandigarh and Udaipur, also known a City of Lakes. The proposal was swiftly approved, leading to the announcement of this new train service. Train No. 20989 will depart from Udaipur City at 4.05pm and reach Chandigarh at 9.50am the following day. On the return leg, Train No. 20990 will depart from Chandigarh at 11:20 AM and reach Udaipur at 5:30 AM the next day. The train will have stoppages at Rana Pratap Nagar Udaipur, Mavli Junction, Kapasan, Chanderia, Bhilwara, Bijainagar, Ajmer, Kishangarh, Phulera, Jaipur, Gandhinagar (Jaipur), Dausa, Bandikui, Rajgarh, Alwar, Rewari, Jhajjar, Rohtak, Jind, Narwana, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, and Ambala Cantt before reaching Chandigarh. 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 The train will run bi-weekly, operating from Udaipur on Wednesdays and Saturdays and from Chandigarh on Thursdays and Sundays. While the date of commencement and fare structure are yet to be announced, railway officials said that details will be made public shortly. The new service is expected to benefit travellers from Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, and neighbouring regions, offering them a direct and convenient connection to Udaipur, a major tourist and cultural hub of Rajasthan.
The Hindu
11-07-2025
- The Hindu
3 trains — from KSR Bengaluru to Kannur, Ernakulam, Nanded — to run from SMVT for 153 days
KSR Bengaluru-Kannur daily overnight express via Mangaluru Central will skip Bengaluru City Station for 153 days from August 2025 to January 2026. Instead, the service would originate from and terminate at Sir M. Visvesvaraya Terminal, Bengaluru. While Train No. 16511, KSR Bengaluru-Kannur Express would run from SMVT Bengaluru from August 15 to January 15, Train No. 16512 would terminate at SMVT Bengaluru from August 16 to January 16, according to South Western Railway (SWR). From SMVTB, the train would run via Banaswadi, Hebbal and Yeshwantpur before taking its regular route via Chikkabanavara, Kunigal and Hassan. Passengers from and to central parts of Bengaluru have the option of boarding the train or disembarking at Yeshwantpur terminal. The diversion is to facilitate infrastructure work at KSR Bengaluru Yard, according to SWR. Along with the Bengaluru-Kannur Express, Train Nos. 12677/678 KSR Bengaluru-Ernakulam daily Superfast Express and Train No. 16593/594 KSR Bengaluru-Nanded daily Express too would be diverted to run from SMVT Bengaluru.
Hindustan Times
16-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Cops to be deployed on all long-distance trains in Mumbai
Mumbai: Two recent robberies on board long-distance trains in the city have prompted the Government Railway Police (GRP) to step up patrolling and vigilance activities and crack down on gangs involved in luggage, jewellery and mobile phone theft. The GRP has launched a special campaign to trace mobile phones stolen over the past five years besides deploying personnel in long-distance trains, said Rakesh Kalasagar, railway police commissioner. 'Thirty-one long-distance trains leave Mumbai everyday,' Kalasagar said on Sunday. 'From now on, two railway police personnel will be deployed in each of these trains. They will patrol the entire train and protect passengers up to the limits of the railway police commissionerate, which will curb criminal activities.' Increase in crime On June 1, knife-wielding robbers targeted a Joesghwari-based family travelling via the Jaipur-Bandra Terminus Superfast Express after the train crossed Borivali and camped off with a trolley bag containing cash and valuables worth ₹7 lakh. Then, on June 5, a robber targeted Dipali Deshmukh, a Panvel-based doctor, travelling on board the Lokmanya Tilak Terminus-Nanded Special train when it was between Bhandup and Kanjurmarg. The robber dragged her till the door in a bid to snatch her purse, her husband following her – then he jumped off the moving train, pulling the couple down behind him. The incident cost Dipali's husband Yogesh Deshmukh, also a doctor, his left arm, which had to be amputated due to injuries caused by the fall. The robberies were indicative of increasing crimes on railway premises. According to data from the GRP, 12,000 cases of theft were registered in 2022, including cases involving theft of mobile phones. But in 2024, 11,143 mobile phones alone were stolen from railway premises, taking the monthly average of mobile phone thefts to over 928. Between January and May this year, over 3,576 mobile phones were stolen, taking the monthly average to over 715. Security measures The GRP has initiated several measures in light of recent incidents to increase security and prevent crimes on trains. The most prominent among these is a special campaign to prevent mobile thefts. A team has been formed under the campaign within the crime detection branch of every railway police station. 'These teams will conduct technical investigations and try to recover all stolen and lost mobile phones in their jurisdiction in the past five years,' said Kalasagar. Most mobile phone thefts occur when commuters try to board trains or when they use phones carelessly while travelling on trains, said the commissioner. 'Thieves often take advantage of large crowds that gather to board trains. Besides, many people are inattentive while talking and keep their phones in their hand while standing at the door, which makes snatching easy,' he said. Thefts of mobile phones, laptops and luggage are most common on railway premises, followed by molestation cases, said Kalasagar. Four railway police personnel are deployed in every local train including in ladies compartments to curb such cases, he said. 'Along similar lines, we will join forces with the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and deploy two personnel on every long-distance train,' said Kalasagar. 'Most crimes are committed for the purpose of theft. Our teams will keep an eye on such activities and bring down crimes,' he said. 758 RPF posts vacant While efforts are underway to enhance security on long-distance trains, the RPF is severely understaffed, with 758 posts lying vacant. The vacancies span 25% posts for officers and 16% posts for employees. The recruitment process for the vacancies would be started soon, said Kalasagar.
The Hindu
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
New rail lines in M.P. will boost freight movement and tourism, says Railways Minister
Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday (May 29, 2025) shared key details of the recently approved Third and Fourth Rail Line project between Ratlam and Nagda in Madhya Pradesh. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs had earlier cleared the ₹1,018 crore project aimed at easing congestion on this high-density corridor. Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, Mr. Vaishnaw said the 41.4-km section, once four-lined, will reduce line capacity utilisation in the Ratlam area from 116% to 65%. The corridor, which connects major junctions such as Nagda (North), Vadodara (South), Indore (East), and Chittorgarh (West), will significantly improve regional and inter-state connectivity, he said. The Minister added that the project would enhance freight movement from Madhya Pradesh to key West Coast ports such as Kandla, Mundra, Pipavav, Hazira, Dahej, JNPA, and the upcoming Vadhavan Port. 'It will directly benefit Indore SEZ, Chhindwara SEZ, MMPL Indore, MMLP Bhopal, the Delhi–Mumbai Industrial Corridor, and key industrial hubs such as the Nagda Thermal Power Plant and associated viscose and chemical industries in the Ratlam region,' he said. The upgraded infrastructure is expected to expedite the movement of coal, containers, petroleum products, and agricultural produce, Mr. Vaishnaw noted. He also said that improved connectivity will facilitate tourism in Madhya Pradesh, providing better access to destinations such as Khajuraho, Gwalior, Kanha National Park, Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Sanchi Stupa, Ujjain, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Amarkantak, and Bhim Janmabhoomi. Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, 80 railway stations in Madhya Pradesh are being redeveloped with enhanced passenger amenities, modern facilities, and improved aesthetics, he said. In response to growing passenger demand and persistent waiting lists for the Dr. Ambedkar Nagar–New Delhi Superfast Express, Mr. Vaishnaw announced three new train services. These include a Rewa–Pune service via Jabalpur and Satna, a Jabalpur–Raipur service via Nainpur, Balaghat, and Gondia, and a Gwalior–Bengaluru service via Guna and Bhopal. Operations are expected to commence within the next two months. On the preparations for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028 in Ujjain, the Minister said the Ministry of Railways has initiated comprehensive planning to manage the anticipated influx of pilgrims.
