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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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Indian Railways To Launch Super App, Gets 100 Day Post Elections Plan: Reports

Railways will launch a comprehensive 'super App', it will have all railways-related facilities from booking and cancelling tickets to live tracking of trains and for bookings for foods in trains.  
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Vande Bharat platform-led home made bullet train soon! Indian Railways looks to manufacture 250 kmph speed trains

Vande Bharat style home-built bullet train soon! India is constructing a domestically made high-speed bullet train with speeds exceeding 250 kmph. The project aims to enhance train speeds within the..
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Supreme Court appreciates Indian Railways for installation of 'Kavach' anti-collision system in trains

Praise for Indian Railways Kavach system: The court had agreed to hear the PIL on implementation of ‘Kavach’ and had asked the Centre to brief it on steps taken or proposed to be taken for putting..
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Indian Railways says Vande Bharat Express very popular; over 2 crore people travelled by new trains since 2019 launch

Vande Bharat trains, known as India's first semi-high speed rail service, have successfully transported over two crore passengers by the end of March 31 this year. Today, as per railway data, 102 Vande..
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Indian Railway completes 171 yrs; Central Railways tells its pioneering journey

The first train in Asia, and India ran between Mumbai and Thane on April 16, 1853. It was flagged off from Boribunder-the place where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus stands now
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Indian Railways awards big steel procurement orders for Rs 1,586 crore; Tata, SAIL, Jindal among top 5 companies to bag contracts

Five major steel companies, including Tata Steel and SAIL, secured contracts worth Rs 1,586.39 crore from Indian Railways. SAIL emerged as the top beneficiary, securing a significant portion of both..
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Indian Railways Announces Summer Special Trains To Various Routes: Check Details

These summer special trains by Indian Railway provide a great opportunity for travelers to explore various destinations conveniently during the summer season
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Airfares surge 20-25% amid Vistara cancellations, high travel demand; will people opt for railways for short distances instead?

Airfares for domestic flights have risen by 20-25% due to Vistara flight cancellations and high demand. Spot fares show significant increases on specific routes. Industry experts project a 20-25% surge..
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Pamban bridge: India's first vertical lift bridge over sea in Rameswaram faces 'curve' test

A sharp curve in the upcoming Pamban railway bridge, India's first vertical-lift bridge connecting the country's mainland with Rameswaram island, has become an additional challenge for the Railways..
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Good news for train passengers! A ‘Super App’ is coming but will it be better than IRCTC Rail Connect

The existing IRCTC Rail Connect app can be too annoying sometimes. Maybe the upcoming Super App from Indian Railways will help solve the passenger problems.
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Good news for Indian Railways passengers! 24-hour train ticket refund scheme on the cards; check top 8 things on 100-day agenda

Indian Railways 100-day roadmap: Ministries are gearing up to implement various "people-friendly" measures following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's directive to prepare a 100-day plan for the new..
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Interest subsidy on home loan for poor may be part of 100-day plan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked ministries to submit a 100-day plan for the incoming government, and ministries are planning a number of "people-friendly" activities. The Indian Railways, for..
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Biggest Wealth Creators! Small-cap and mid-cap funds among top performers in last one year; check list here

Small-cap and mid-cap mutual fund schemes have excelled as top performers in actively-managed equity funds over the past year, outperforming benchmarks and maintaining a lead in returns over a..
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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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Road, railways show highest ever capex of 5.2L crore


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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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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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