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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIndain Railways

Topic: Indain Railways

Preliminary inquiry into Odisha train crash points to possible ‘signalling error’

Signalling error may have caused Coromandel Express to enter loopline when it was supposed to be on main line, leading to triple collision that has claimed at least 288 lives thus far.

Railways minister surveys ‘world’s highest rail bridge’ in Jammu, promises ‘Vande Bharat Metro’ for J&K

Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the world’s highest arch rail bridge crossing the Chenab river, where the rail track has recently been laid. 

India, Nepal review progress of key cross-border railway projects

The two countries signed an SOP and MoU to ensure early start of the rail services and also discussed the ongoing works on two broad gauge railway lines, the MEA said.

Fire breaks out in Dehradun-Delhi Shatabdi Express coach, all passengers safe

A total of 35 passengers in the coach were shifted and adjusted in other coaches. The train has departed for destination, Indian Railways said.

All about Mil Rail — Railways wing whose officer received an Army award for the first time

Group ‘C’ officer Amresh Kumar Choudhary, who was closely involved in managing operations in the aftermath of Pulwama attack, was conferred Chief of Army Staff Commendation Friday.

BJP sets up talks between farmers, Rajnath & Goyal to end deadlock over Punjab train services

BJP leader Harjeet Singh Grewal says protesting farmers were invited to Delhi, but farmers say they only got 'feelers'. Passenger & goods train services to Punjab were suspended in October.

Govt approves restructuring of Railways Board, appoints VK Yadav as its first CEO

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the restructuring of the Railway Board, whose strength has been cut from eight to five as part of large scale reforms.

Railways to run more special trains, consent sought from state governments

The Railway ministry spokesperson did not say how many trains will be added to the network.

Govt says ad put out by private agency for 5,285 vacancies in railways is fake

The advertisement, posted by Avestran Infotech, asks applicants to deposit an online fee of Rs 750 by 10 September.

PMO to ‘intervene’ in Rs 1,500 cr signalling project as tender cost becomes a red flag

The project stems from an MoU signed between Railways and REL in June last year, and aims to overhaul India’s antiquated manual signalling system.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.