Giving a boost to Modi government’s ambitious ‘Make in India’ initiative, Indian railways and government PSUs have placed orders for iron and steel, worth Rs 8,129 crore with domestic manufacturers during June 2017 to October 2018, according to the Ministry of Steel.
Affluent AC passengers are the prime suspects as over 21 lakh towels, bedsheets, blankets and other items went missing from air-conditioned coaches during 2017-18 an official said.
The Indian Railways has decided to install at least 100-ft tall tricolours on the premises of 75 of the busiest stations in the country, including seven in Mumbai, by the end of this year.
The ‘Shri Ramayana Express’, which can carry 800 passengers, started its service from November 14. The train was flagged off from Safdarjung railway station in New Delhi.
Indian Railways has launched Project Utkrisht to upgrade rakes of Rajdhani and Shatabdi, and several other passenger and Mail express trains. In one such effort, it has given a makeover to Mumbai-Pune-Mumbai Pragati Express whose exclusive pics are here:
Train 18 incorporates many modern features which debuted for the first time on Indian Railways. Train 18 will usher in a new era of passenger travel. ICF has rolled out Train 18, India’s first semi-high speed train set with quicker
According to Piyush Goyal, now with the train having a Vistadome coach, passengers taking a Kalka-Shimla rail ride will be able to soak in the "aesthetic landscape". Thus, the newly converted coach will offer railway passengers better vision through the glass top ceiling.
Kalka-Shimla Train service: Planning a railway journey during winter holidays but not sure where to go? If yes, then here is something, which is going to cheer you up! Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways has taken a major step
Much to the delight of Indian Railways passengers, the Western railway zone commuters can now enjoy tasty and hygienic food! IRCTC has installed a GeNX food vending machine at Mumbai Central Station.
The Indian Railways announced on Monday that it would be launching Shri Ramayana Express from November 14 which would cover all destinations associated with the life of Lord Ram.
Piyush Goyal-led Indian Railways is all set to refurbish as many as 2,000 old coaches this year! The national transporter, in a bid to enhance customer experience, will upgrade the old coaches of its trains by introducing tray-
