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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
Patna-DDU rail stretch cleared for 130kmph ops
Patna: In a significant upgrade to railway infrastructure, a 208km stretch between Patna and Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Junction has been approved for operations at speeds of up to 130 kmph. The improvement involves the busy Howrah-Patna-DDU-Delhi corridor, one of Indian Railways' heavily used routes. The speed clearance followed a night-time inspection and speed trial on Wednesday, led by East Central Railway (ECR) general manager Chhatrasal Singh. Singh rode in the locomotive cab of the Rajendra Nagar Terminal-New Delhi Tejas Rajdhani Express, accompanied by principal chief engineer Shailesh Verma and Danapur divisional railway manager (DRM) Jayant Kumar Choudhary. "The trial confirmed improved track and signal maintenance under night conditions, validating readiness for higher-speed trains," said ECR's chief public relations officer, Saraswati Chandra. He added that the Tejas Rajdhani reached DDU 13 minutes ahead of schedule and the GM expressed satisfaction with monsoon safety protocols. Meanwhile, the railways have submitted a survey report to the Railway Board for the proposed third and fourth lines along the same corridor. The survey, costing approximately Rs 7.8 crore, is aimed at decongesting the saturated route and improving the flow of both passenger and freight trains. "This upgrade will reduce travel time, improve punctuality and increase capacity," said DRM Choudhary. He added that the project forms part of 'Mission Raftaar', an initiative to boost average train speeds across India.
Time of India
06-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Technical staff gives wrong treatment to doctor on train
Patna: A senior govt doctor was allegedly administered the wrong treatment by a technical staff member, not a qualified physician, during her journey on the New Delhi-Patna Tejas Rajdhani Express, raising fresh concerns over the quality and oversight of medical assistance provided to passengers on trains. Dr Divya, head of the eye department at Bulandshahr District Hospital in Uttar Pradesh, was travelling to Patna on Saturday. Midway through the journey, she began experiencing gastric discomfort and dialled the railway helpline 139, requesting urgent medical assistance. According to Dr Divya, she received a call back from an official of the Prayagraj division under North Central Railway (NCR), who informed her that a fee would apply if she wanted medical attention. However, at Kanpur Central station that night, she was shocked when a technical staff member, not a qualified doctor, arrived to attend to her. "He administered an antibiotic, despite my symptoms being clearly related to gastric discomfort. When I identified myself as a senior medical professional and questioned the treatment, he remained silent but still insisted I pay Rs 350 for the visit and an additional Rs 32 for the medicines." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo She added that while no receipt was given for the consultation fee, she was sent a medicine bill via an instant messaging platform. "Even after repeated persuasion, I was not given a bill for the so-called doctor's visit," she said. Responding to the allegation, NCR's chief public relations officer Shashi Kant Tripathi said on Sunday, "The Railway Board has fixed Rs 100 as a nominal fee in some cases for a doctor's visit to attend to a patient on board. There is no such fee like Rs 350 for a doctor's visit. The railways will inquire into the matter." Dr Divya has lodged an online complaint with the Railway Board and NCR authorities. "I have demanded fair treatment for patients on trains and a complete check on this kind of extortion in the name of medical aid," she said.
Hindustan Times
31-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Alert loco pilot averts mishap, stops train sensing boulder on track
A bid to derail the train by placing a boulder on the railway track between Bhirpur and Meja railway stations of North Central Railway (NCR) was foiled by alert loco pilot of New Delhi-Rajendra Nagar Patna Tejas Rajdhani Express who stopped the train well in time late Thursday night. The train had to remain at the site for 10 minutes and was allowed to proceed after no suspect was found during the on-site investigation. RPF has registered a case against unknown miscreants in this connection, said NCR officials. As per reports, train number 12310 Tejas Rajdhani Express left for Patna from Delhi at 5.10 pm on Thursday evening. It reached Prayagraj Junction half an hour late at around midnight. The train then left the junction after a two-minute stop. As soon as it crossed Cheoki railway station, between Bhirpur and Meja Road railway station, the loco pilot Maqsood Alam heard an unusual sound of something rubbing against the railway track and stopped the train immediately. The control room was informed about this. As soon as the information was received, RPF and railway officials reached the spot. When the railway track was checked, a boulder was found there on the track. The train remained there for about 10 minutes before being allowed to proceed further. The railway team also investigated this matter on Friday, but it could not be known as to who had placed the boulder on the railway track. RPF is investigating this matter after registering a case, said officials. Confirming the incident, chief public relations officer (CPRO), NCR Shashikant Tripathi said that the loco pilot showed alertness and stopped the train. On the basis of his statement, RPF has registered a case against unknown miscreants. Photography of the incident site has been done. The railway team is now investigating the incident, he added. As per officials, as soon as the loco pilot heard the sound and informed the control room after stopping the train, assistant sub inspector of RPF Anil Kumar went to the spot for inspection. After this, a search operation was conducted from Meja to Bhirpur railway track. However, during this time, RPF did not see any suspicious person there. TThe train stood on the railway track from 12.37am to 12.47am. Finally, a case was registered against unidentified person under section 153 (endangering the safety of persons traveling on or upon a railway) and 147 (trespass and misuse of railway property) of the Railway Act.
