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Sir Keir Starmer vows to renationalise Britain's railways [Video]

Sir Keir Starmer vows to renationalise Britain's railways

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says his government would transfer the 10 remaining privately run rail networks to public ownership “well within the first term” by folding existing private passenger..

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Labour pledge to renationalise railways within five years [Video]

Labour pledge to renationalise railways within five years

Labour has pledged to renationalise the railways if it wins the next general election, with the shadow transport secretary saying that "today's broken model simply doesn't work". The party says it will..

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Ed Davey calls for freeze of fares on campaign in Shropshire [Video]

Ed Davey calls for freeze of fares on campaign in Shropshire

Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey and his candidate Helen Morgan campaign in the North Shropshire constituency after Owen Paterson resignation prompted a by-election. The Lib Dem leader calls Mrs Morgan a..

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Labour vows to nationalise railways if it wins election [Video]

Labour vows to nationalise railways if it wins election

Labour pledges to renationalise the railways if elected, in what the party calls the “biggest overhaul to our railways in a generation.” A Labour government will transfer rail networks to public..

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Kyiv residents react after US House approves Ukraine military aid [Video]

Kyiv residents react after US House approves Ukraine military aid

People in Kyiv share their views after the US House of Representaives' approved a long-delayed $61-billion aid package for Ukraine. "It will help a lot," says Oksana, a Nurse. "It will make guys who..

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Mumbai to Ahmedabad Route: Railways Minister Introduces Innovative Metal Barrier Fencing | Oneindia [Video]

Mumbai to Ahmedabad Route: Railways Minister Introduces Innovative Metal Barrier Fencing | Oneindia

Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveils a groundbreaking metal barrier fencing initiative aimed at curbing cattle runover incidents on the Mumbai to Ahmedabad route. This innovative design promises..

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India looking at creating ‘integrated transport planning agency’ similar to ones in UK, US

India plans to establish Integrated Transport Planning Agency (ITPA) to coordinate transportation strategies across surface, railways, shipping, civil aviation. The agency aims to improve efficiency,..
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Indian Railways’ big 100-day plan: Vande Bharat sleeper, bullet train, J&K rail project with Chenab bridge & more - check details

Indian Railways is finalising a big 100 day plan for the new government which includes key projects such as rollout of new Vande Bharat sleeper train, opening of the final leg of USBRL project in J&K..
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Passenger's 'spiderman' stunt in overcrowded train to reach toilet goes viral

Viral videos depicting overcrowded scenes on Indian Railways, including a daring commuter dubbed 'Spider-Man,' highlight the challenges faced by daily passengers.
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Railways sees record freight, revenue in ’24


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Railways achieves record revenues, freight loading in FY 2023-24


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How To Cancel Indian Railways Counter Ticket Online: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you want to cancel your Railway Counter Ticket Online please ensure you have the PNR Number, Train Number, mobile number and other details.  
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Railways adheres to election guidelines, removes PM selfie booths and Modi images


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Porter Buddy, A New AI Enabled Tool to Help Coolies, Travelers and Indian Railways, an IPR of Siddharth Gupta incubated by 3EA

In a landmark press conference held on March 19, 2024, in Mumbai, entrepreneur Mr. Siddharth Gupta along with strategic partner 3EA unveiled their latest venture, Porter Buddy, a revolutionary..
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Sabarmati-Agra Express Derailment: 4 Coaches, Engine Go Off Track In Ajmer, Rajasthan

A help desk has been set up by the railways at Ajmer station and helpline number 0145-2429642 has been issued.
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Mumbai: 6 years on, Gokhale bridge victim’s kin awaits railway job

Even as BMC, railways face ire for goof-ups, mid-day visits family of the 36-year-old woman who lost her life in bridge collapse
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Steel Titans Deliberate Infrastructure Evolution at Metalogic PMS Forum

Despite global headwinds, India's steel sector showed a robust growth of ~8% in past years. This robust performance of the sector was achieved over significant demand generation from sectors which..
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Indian Olympic Champion Neeraj Chopra's Exciting Winter Swiss Diaries

When Olympic Javelin gold medallist Neeraj Chopra recently took a break from his gruelling schedule, he chose to spend time exploring different experiences in Switzerland to refresh his mind and..
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Now, Vande Bharat Express trains to be manufactured in standard gauge for exports

Vande Bharat Express trains for global markets! Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that ICF in Chennai will focus on developing standard gauge Vande Bharat trains for export. Standard gauge..
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Good News For People Of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh; Indian Railways Announces Holi Special Trains

Northern Railways introduces Holi Special Trains for Bihar, Uttar Pradesh Amid the Festive rush
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How Vande Bharat Express impressed Truecaller executive during trip to India; helped debunk stereotypes about Indian trains

Vande Bharat Express is a semi-high speed train service with all air-conditioned chair car coaches. It was first launched in 2019 and has increasingly emerged as the face of new age world-class premium..
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First Edition of Build India Infra Awards Showcases India to the World

Build India Awards given by Union Minister, Mr. Nitin Gadkari provided a spotlight on the remarkable endeavours in India's infrastructure landscape. Award. The 1^st edition of the award saw not only..
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BMC Chief Chahal must go: Aaditya Thackeray

Sena leader demands resignation of civic chief and equivalent officer in railways for Barfiwala flyover fiasco
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CM Manik Saha Flags Off Third Aastha Special Train From Tripura To Ayodhya

The Indian Railways is running more than 200 Aastha special trains from various cities and tier 1 and tier 2 towns across India to Ayodhya.
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Maharashtra: Vasai’s Ambadi bridge closed, to be demolished

Railways will replace 50-year-old east-west connector; residents expect spot to see traffic snarls
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Sikkim's first Indian Railways station at Rangpo will be a stunning sight; top facts, photos & why Sevoke-Rangpo railway project is special

Sikkim to get its first railway station! Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday virtually laid the foundation stone for Sikkim's first Indian Railways station in Rangpo. Historically, Sikkim has lacked..
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CM Shinde attends "Viksit Bharat Viksit Railways" event at Marine Lines station

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday attended Viksit Bharat Viksit Railways event at Marine Lines station in Mumbai that was addressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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What is the Amrit Bharat station scheme? PM Modi to lay foundation stone for redevelopment of 553 Indian Railways stations; top things to know

Amrit Bharat station scheme: The Prime Minister is set to initiate the redevelopment of 553 railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, a move that signifies a substantial investment of..
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Big Boost For Railways! PM Modi To Lay Foundation Stone For Redevelopment Of 553 Railway Stations

In Odisha, foundation stone is being laid for 21 Amrit Bharat Railway stations, with an estimated cost of Rs 900 Cr.
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Pamban bridge, Indian Railways' first vertical lift bridge over sea, to be ready soon! Top facts

The new Pamban bridge, India's first vertical lift railway bridge over the sea, is a breathtaking marvel. Serving as a link between Rameswaram on Pamban Island and Mandapam on the mainland, it is being..
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Mumbai: Commuters can now avail toilet facilities at CSMT free of charge

Central Railways` Mumbai division has entered into a strategic partnership with D Mart Foundation to enhance toilet facilities at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
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Government to set up four semiconductor plants in next 5 years

The government is planning to have at least three to four semiconductor fabrication plants in the next five years, as the country gears up for the first indigenous chip roll-out in December this year,..
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India's longest transportation tunnel is now open on Indian Railways USBRL rail link in J&K - top facts

India’s longest transportation railway tunnel is now open! Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the longest transportation tunnel in the country, as he launched the first electrified..
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Braithwaite Secures Rs 180 Crore Order From Railways To Supply 500 Wagons

The company is working hard to increase the total order pipeline, which stood at Rs 1,734 crore as of December 2023.
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Is the food quality on Indian Railways trains compromised? Here’s what a Parliament Panel report says

Food on Indian Railways trains: The Public Accounts Committee presented a report to the Lok Sabha, highlighting frequent changes in the railways' catering policy and discrepancies in its implementation..
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Swiss expertise for Indian Railways! Collaboration with Switzerland firms for tunnelling works on Rishikesh-Karan Prayag, Udhampur-Srinagar projects

Indian Railways has partnered with Swiss firms for tunnelling works in multiple projects, including the Rishikesh-Karna Prayag New Railway Line and the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link. Railway..
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Explained: What is Vande Bharat standard of trains to which 40,000 Indian Railways coaches will be upgraded?

Vande Bharat standard of trains: Indian Railways aims to upgrade several thousand coaches to Vande Bharat standards? What exactly does this project entail? We take a look at what passengers can look..
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First Aastha train sets off from Goa to Ayodhya carrying 2000 devotees

The first Aastha train from Goa to Ayodhya with approximately 2000 passengers was flagged off by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant. The Goa Cabinet of Ministers will visit Ram Mandir on February 15. The..
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Viral video: Indian Railways shares mesmerizing footage of train passing through snow-clad Jammu and Kashmir

Indian Railways has shared a captivating video showcasing the snow-covered beauty of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Land-for-jobs scam case: Court grants interim bail to Rabri Devi, daughters Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav

Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, and Hema Yadav have been granted interim bail in the land-for-jobs scam case. The ED filed a prosecution complaint against four individuals and two companies under the PMLA in..
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India Undergoing Transformative Journey Under Leadership of PM Modi, Says JP Nadda

In a captivating display of intellect and foresight, Indias leading Hindi news channel, News18 India, orchestrated the eighth edition of its prestigious flagship summit, News18 India Chaupal. This..
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Mumbai: Thief behind CSMT’s great toilet robbery held

Railways incurred loss of R1.2L since Saturday thanks to accused’s sticky fingers
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Mumbai: Railway officials grapple with spate of toilet fixture thefts

The railways have now filed an official complaint with the police, raised monitoring and keeping tabs on public amenities
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Vande Bharat Express passenger finds dead cockroach in meal, IRCTC responds

Passenger Dr. Shubhendu Keshari recently found a dead cockroach in his meal aboard the Rewa Vande Bharat Express, bringing attention to the ongoing issue of food quality on Indian Railways.
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Ranji Trophy 2024: Fit-Again Mayank Agarwal To Return To Karnataka Team

In the ongoing Ranji Trophy, Mayank has struck two hundreds and a half-century. With Mayank on the sidelines and Devdutt Padikkal fulfilling his commitments with India A, Karnataka avoided a scare at..
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News18 India Chaupal: 'Prime Minister Modi's Hat-Trick Victory Assured in Upcoming Elections', says Minister Ashwini Vaishnav

In a dazzling spectacle of intellect and insight, Indias leading Hindi news channel, News18 India, orchestrated its prestigious flagship summit, News18 India Chaupal, at ITC Maurya in Delhi on Monday...
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Mumbai: British rail fan traces grand-dad’s life to Churchgate office

Nostalgic visit to Churchgate heritage building reveals family’s deep connection with Railways
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Indian Railways online ticket booking website is now updated; Check new guidelines and steps for train bookings on IRCTC

As per the new guidelines issued by the IRCTC, all train passengers must verify their mobile number and e-mail ID before booking online tickets.
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Interim Budget 2024-25 Ignites Hope for Real Estate & Infrastructure Growth

During the presentation of the interim budget for 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled significant announcements. It not only lays the foundation for housing policies but also propels..
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Special rail corridors to see Rs 11 lakh crore investment in 9 years

In 2022, when the government was battling high inflation it had announced plans to have a detailed strategy for sectors such as cement. Industry feedback was that in the south, cement producers had..
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Indian Railways Allocated Rs 2.52 Lakh Crore For FY 2024-25 In Interim Budget

Earlier today, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Interim Budget speech for FY 2024-25 that for Railways.
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Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces big change for railways, 40000 bogies to be upgraded to...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "The projects have been identified under the PM Gati Shakti for enabling multi-modal connectivity. They will improve logistics efficiency and reduce cost."
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Budget 2024: Indian Railways To Convert 40,000 Bogies To Vande Bharat Express’ Standards

Finance Minister in a groundbreaking move from Budget 2024, plans a massive upgrade of 40,000 bogies, elevating travel to Vande Bharat Express standards.
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Delay in decision puts lives at risk, cautions Railways

Demolition of dilapidated bridge was halted by MP Rahul Shewale on the claim that locals were not taken into consideration, he promises coordinated decision soon
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Indian Railways: Dense Fog Delays 19 Delhi-Bound Trains - Check List Here

Heavy fog disrupts schedules of 19 Delhi-bound trains as dense fog engulfs New Delhi, impacting operations.
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