Indian Railways Recruitment 2021: Last day to apply for 192 Rail Wheel Factory vacancies tomorrow, check details
The candidate must have passed Class 10th exam or equivalent with a minimum of 50 percent marks.
Sep 12, 2021, 13:16 PM IST
Darjeeling's toy trains back on track after more than one year
Formally known as the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, the train service was suspended in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Railways also tweeted that UNESCO has launched a stamp on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.
Aug 25, 2021, 13:00 PM IST
Neighbourhood first: India delivers 200 metric tonnes of medical oxygen to Bangladesh
"Indian Railways’ Oxygen Express is set to embark on its journey to Bangladesh. This is the first time ever that the Oxygen Express is put into operation to neighbouring country," said the Ministry of Railways in a statement.
Jul 25, 2021, 07:31 AM IST
Officials in new Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s office to work in two shifts
"Minister of Railways has directed that all the offices and staff of the minister's office will work in two shifts i.e 7:00 hrs16:00 hrs and 15:00 hrs -12:00 midnight with immediate effect," DJ Narain, ADG PR, Ministry of Railways said.
Jul 09, 2021, 06:47 AM IST
All passenger trains to resume normal services in April? Check what Indian Railways has to say
The Ministry of Railways stated that they have been increasing the number of train services in a graded manner and already more than 65% of trains are running. This is to be noted that the Railways had stopped the normal operations in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Feb 13, 2021, 17:01 PM IST
Get ready to travel in newly designed third AC coaches of Indian Railways; check passenger-friendly features
In this new passenger coach, the passenger capacity has been increased from 72 to 83 berths. For increased passenger space, the high voltage electric switchgear presently installed onboard has been shifted below under the frame for the first time in Indian Railways, thereby increasing the passenger capacity by introducing 11 additional berths in these coaches.
Feb 10, 2021, 21:32 PM IST
Indian Railways increases max speed to 130 kmph along Golden Quadrilateral-Golden Diagonal sections
"The enhanced speed limits could be achieved due to the systematic and planned strengthening of tracks & its infrastructure," the Ministry of Railways said.
Jan 09, 2021, 20:09 PM IST
Private trains: Indian Railways finds 102 applications eligible for operations in 12 clusters
Out of 120 applications received from private players to run private trains, 102 applications have been found eligible in the RFP stage by the ministry.
Nov 19, 2020, 22:44 PM IST
No more sleeper coaches in these trains, Indian Railways makes big announcement
The track on the golden Quadrilateral and Diagonals are being upgraded to cater to a speed of 130 km/hr to 160 km/hour.
Oct 11, 2020, 15:59 PM IST
Indian Railways likely to run more special trains ahead of festive season in October
The Railways had earlier announced to run 80 special and 40 clone trains in September.
Sep 22, 2020, 15:34 PM IST
Indian Railways provided these facilities to passengers amid COVID-19 situation: Details here
Use of CCTVs has been intensified for monitoring of cleanliness activities at about 700 stations.
Sep 21, 2020, 20:48 PM IST
Haryana Orbital Rail Corridor project from Palwal to Sonipat via Sohna-Manesar-Kharkhauda gets cabinet approval
The estimated completion cost of the project is reportedly Rs 5,617 crore and it is likely to be completed in 5 years.
Sep 15, 2020, 16:14 PM IST
Indian Railways registers 10 percent jump in freight loading, overtakes last year's figure
The India Railways said that it has used the COVID-19 situation as an opportunity to improve all-round efficiencies and performances.
Sep 08, 2020, 10:25 AM IST
Indian Railways registers more than 10% jump in freight loading compared to last year
On mission mode, Indian Railways Freight loading for the month of September 2020 till September 6, 2020, crossed last year’s loading and earnings for the same period.
Sep 07, 2020, 17:25 PM IST
Indian Railways to introduce new time table soon, remains focused on high-speed trains
The time table will aim at running the trains at a high speed of 160 kmph on important routes.
Sep 05, 2020, 19:58 PM IST
Recruitment delayed due to large number of applications, COVID-19, will be completed soon: Indian Railways
Around 1.15 crore people applied for 1.3 lakh Level 1 posts, while, 1.26 crore applicants applied for 35,000 NTPC vacancies.
Sep 01, 2020, 19:41 PM IST
Indian Railways may run 120 more Special Trains to ease intra, inter-state movement this month
Currently, 230 Special Trains are operational.
Sep 01, 2020, 15:27 PM IST
Indian Railways solarises 960 railway stations, moves closer to become Net Zero Carbon Emission Railway by 2030
Railways is also set to achieve 100% electrification by the year 2023
Aug 31, 2020, 21:50 PM IST
Indian Railways to set up 20 GW solar power plants on its surplus land to become 'Atmnirbhar' by 2030
In order to meet its energy requirements of over 33 billion units by 2030, the Indian Railways is mulling to set up 20 GW (gigawatts) solar power plants on its surplus land. Union Commerce, Industry and Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said, “The Indian Railways plans to use its surplus land to generate 20 GW of renewable energy from 'Made in India' solar or wind equipment to fulfill its power network.”
Aug 27, 2020, 16:59 PM IST
Indian Railways achieves milestone in pulling freight traffic, earns Rs 306.1 crore amid COVID-19 challenges
Indian Railways will publicise direct contact numbers and website details which can be accessed by traders for transporting freight, enhancing their ease.
Aug 20, 2020, 22:44 PM IST
