Topic: Indian Railways

The 2 Northern Railway officials have been accused of accepting Rs 7 lakh in bribes in exchange for awarding contracts to Delhi-based private firms.

A rail-road bridge connecting Dhanushkodi in India to Talaimannar in Sri Lanka will serve as a strategic pivot for both nations—for trade, tourism, and economic and geopolitical interests.

The past few years have seen a worrying shift in Indian Railways’ priorities—from necessary infrastructural upgrades to glitzy prestige projects.

Following heated debate during which Oppn demanded minister Ashwini Vaishnaw’s resignation, The Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 was cleared in Rajya Sabha with a voice vote.

Sangeeta Malik (34) was headed to Maha Kumbh with friends, while Suruchi (11) and Baby Kumari were travelling to Prayagraj with relatives when they were caught in stampede at NDLS.

Relatives had to fight, argue with security and hospital staff to be near their loved ones, collect bodies. Two-member Railways committee to probe NDLS stampede.

Connecting Kashmir with the rest of India by rail, the USBRL is perhaps India’s most ambitious and significant infrastructure project in recent years.

These projects reflect govt's four-pronged approach to railway development: modernization of infrastructure, enhanced passenger amenities, expansion of railway connectivity, & leveraging railways for job creation and industrial support.

Launched in 2022, the Rs 46 crore electrification project includes establishment of 3 traction power substations that are likely to be completed by next month.

Considering China's move to include Nepal in its BRI initiative, it is very crucial that the Birgunj-Kathmandu rail link project gets approved by both India and Nepal on priority.