scorecardresearch
Sunday, May 19, 2024
TopicIndian Railways

Topic: Indian Railways

Stations, gymkhanas, bungalows—New book takes Indian Railways past beyond KBC, UPSC questions

Vinoo N. Mathur’s book, which took 10 years in the making is a tour de force of the history and the architectural styles of railway buildings.

Railways has to carry the growth burden in ‘Amrit Kaal’, HR restructuring is key

Since the recruitment in the railways via Engineering Services has stopped, there will be the need to have officers with sound skills to head key verticals.

A 20-year battle for Rs 20 — lawyer who sued Railways & won says it wasn’t just about money

In 1999, Tungnath Chaturvedi was overcharged Rs 20 for 2 train tickets in Mathura. A consumer court on 5 August directed railways to refund amount with interest & pay Rs 15,000 fine.

Buy your own wagons, don’t depend on railways alone — govt tells 8 power firms to avert crisis

In first 2 months of 2022-23, several power plants ran out of coal due to delays in transportation. As a result, Indian Railways had to cancel passenger trains to make way for freight trains.

Family alleges harassment, foul play, days after ‘speeding’ train kills IRTS officer in MP

2018-batch Indian Railway Traffic Service officer Yadvendra Singh Bhati was hit while supervising work on tracks on 23 June. Family says they're still struggling to get FIR registered.

Passenger trains cancelled in India to make way for coal amid power crisis

Several parts of India are facing long hours of blackouts, while some industries are cutting output due to coal shortage, threatening the economy’s revival from a slump.

Modi govt failed to monetise single rail asset in FY22 but has more ambitious plan this year

Lack of interest from private investors last fiscal meant that railways shortfall was covered up by road, power, coal, and mining assets.  

Indian Railways transporting FMCG is good. But it has on-ground challenges to address

Indian Railways needs a flexible policy framework to move away from the traditional rigid structure so that it can grow its ‘smalls’ traffic.

Railway Board says IRMS will end services’ ‘turf war’. Here’s why some officers are opposing it

Senior officers of services that are being merged say new Indian Railways Management Service is beset with confusion. Railway Board insists it will raise efficiency, cut red tape.

Single Civil Services Exam outdated. UPSC holding separate exam for Indian Railways—good idea

Before the nationalisation of the railways in 1951, all constituent railway companies had their own methods of recruitment. Then why not now?

On Camera

You have heard the common myths about retinol. Here’s what you need to know

Retinol increases cell turnover and promotes new blood vessel growth, which can improve fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. It’s commonly found in anti-aging creams and serums.

India’s GDP to grow at 6.9% in 2024 — UN agency revises its January projection of 6.2%

Latest report by UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs says global growth to be faster than estimated earlier & India’s 'robust performance' to boost South Asia’s growth.

Spain denies port call to vessel carrying shipment of ‘arms to Israel from India’

The Spanish foreign minister says 'the Middle East does not need more weapons, it needs more peace'. Spain has been very critical of Israel’s offensive in Gaza.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?