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Indian Railways registers highest ever freight loading in May 2024
An official statement said the national transporter carried 139.16 million tonnes (MT) of freight in May 2024. This is 3.6% higher than 134.16 MT loading achieved in May 2023. An official statement said, Rs 15,230.90 crore freight revenue was clocked during May 2024, up from Rs 14,641.83 crore in the same month of fiscal 2023-24.
DMRC ensures cool commutes at 24 deg C, daily ridership hits 60.17 lakh in May
DMRC ensures comfortable journeys at 24 degrees Celsius for 60.17 lakh passengers in May, amid scorching heat. Record ridership with over 4,200 daily train trips covering 1.40 lakh km, providing relief with pleasant commuting experience.
Kolkata Metro Timing Increased: Revised timings, routes, ticket price, details
In a good news for Kolkata Metro, the authorities have taken a life-changing decision. From now, there will be no issues if one wants to travel by metro during night. The timings have been extended for the North-South corridor, on a trial basis, the authorities announced. The service started on May 27, and will be available from Monday to Friday every week.
Day after 63-hour mega block, local train services hit on Central Railway
Mumbaikars faced delays in local train services on Central Railway due to new signalling system after mega blocks at Thane station.
Mumbai local train services delayed after technical glitch at Borivali station; Metro runs extra services
Local train services on Mumbai's Western Railway line faced disruptions on Monday due to a technical issue caused by a cable cut at Borivali station. Platforms 1 and 2 were affected, delaying trains by 15-20 minutes. Restoration efforts are underway to fix the problem and resume normal operations.
Mumbai local trains: 63-hour mega block ends as Central Railway completes platform widening work at Thane station
Passengers commuting from Thane station in Mumbai received significant relief as the Central Railway announced the completion of widening work for platforms 5 and 6 on Sunday. The Central Railway provided insights into the special block undertaken for infrastructure enhancement at Thane station. The extension of platforms 5/6 involved widening by 2-3 meters across a length of 587 meters. This initiative was part of a 63-hour mega block at Thane railway station and a 36-hour special block at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus initiated by the Central Railway.
Balasore accident anniversary: Train mishap deja vu strikes again as two goods trains collide in Punjab
Exactly one year ago, on June 2, 2023, the Howrah-bound Coromandel Express met with a tragic accident in Balasore district, Odisha. The collision with a stationary goods train caused severe damage, derailing most of its coaches. Shockingly, during the chaos, some of the Coromandel Express's coaches toppled onto the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, compounding the incident.
Mumbai CSMT, Thane platforms being extended to accommodate 24-coach trains: Central Railways
The Central Railways is working on Thane’s platform 5/6 and Mumbai CSMT’s platform 10/11 to run 24-coach trains. A 63-hour megablock that started Thursday midnight has affected suburban services. The block has lead to the cancellation of 930 suburban locals and 86 long-distance trains causing inconvenience to passengers. Extra UTS counters have been opened at Dadar for affected trains.
Central Railway's 63-hr block: Mumbai's suburban services grind to a halt as 930 local trains cancelled
Central Railway's suburban services faced disruptions due to a 63-hour block for widening platforms at Thane station, causing inconvenience to commuters. The Maharashtra government permitted public service vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to operate during the block, easing travel woes. Railway authorities urged commuters to avoid non-essential train travel and announced the cancellation of several trains. Work progress at Thane station was ahead of schedule, with services expected to normalize soon.
Mumbai's Central Railway starts 63-hour mega block, commuters face delay, overcrowding on local trains
Mumbai Central Railway's suburban services faced delays and overcrowding due to a 63-hour block for platform widening at Thane, causing inconvenience to office-goers. Delays up to 30 minutes and packed trains were reported. CR cancelled six long-distance trains and 161 local services. CR has urged commuters to avoid unnecessary travel and instructed workplaces to accommodate work-from-home options.
New railway line to connect Noida Airport with Palwal and Chola for connectivity to Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai
In a significant move for regional connectivity, a new 60km railway line is proposed between Chola and Rundhi to link Noida International Airport with routes to Howrah, Chennai, and Mumbai. The project, estimated at Rs 2,400 crore, aims to serve over 1.2 lakh people initially and includes five railway flyovers and integration with existing networks. Construction is expected to take three years.
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Mumbai Metro Aqua Line 3: BKC to Aarey Phase 1 operations set to start from July. Check route map and stations
Mumbai Metro Line 3 Phase I operations on the Aarey to Bandra-Kurla Complex route are set to begin in July. The Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Limited (MMRCL) expects to start phase I operations of Mumbai Metro Line 3 on this route by then. Necessary dry runs have been completed, with some assessments and approvals pending. The Metro agency is ready to operate over 260 services with its fleet of 19 trains.
Cyclone Remal: Northeast Frontier Railway cancels 44 trains on Monday, Tuesday
Chief Public Relations Officer Sabyasachi De said that as a precautionary measure, 44 trains, commencing their journeys on Monday and Tuesday, were cancelled. Most of the cancelled trains are passenger trains, including DEMUs and express trains.
Railways suspends drivers, assistants for operating trains at 120 kmph against 20 kmph limit
Drivers of Gatiman Express and Malwa Express suspended for speeding at 120 kmph in a 20 kmph cautionary speed limit section near Agra Cantt during bridge renovation work.
Good news for Rapid Rail users: Trial run for Anand Vihar and Ashok Nagar stations to start soon
The trial run of RRTS trains from Sahibabad to Anand Vihar and New Ashok Nagar is set to begin by year-end, marking a milestone in the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor development. Currently, only a 34-km stretch between Sahibabad and Modi Nagar North is operational. Puneet Vats, NCRTC's Chief Public Relations Officer, anticipates completion by June 2025. Stations like Sarai Kale Khan aim for seamless integration, ensuring convenient multi-modal transit.
Travelling by Indian Railways? Now avail tech-driven services by MakeMyTrip
MakeMyTrip has partnered with Indian Railways to enhance travel experience by introducing tech-driven features like 'lock seat' and Route Extension Assistance. Additional features include Nearby Stations Recommendations, free cancellation policy, Food in Train for food delivery to seats, and Train Tracking and Platform Locator. CEO Rajesh Magow talked about the comapany's commitment to empowering travellers with choice and convenience.
