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Bhubaneswar: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has arrested one person in connection with a stone-pelting incident on the Howrah-bound 12074 Jan Shatabdi Express, officials said Saturday. According to East Coast Railway (ECoR) sources, the incident occurred between Randia Boudpur and Bhadrak stations on the night of June 27. A windowpane in coach number D/13 was reportedly damaged by a stone, though no injuries were reported. Following a complaint to the Divisional Security Control at Khurda Road, RPF personnel from Bhadrak launched a search along the tracks and apprehended a suspect. The individual was arrested and a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Railway Act. He is scheduled to be produced before the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) Court in Bhadrak Saturday. The RPF urged the public to report any suspicious activity via the Rail Madad app or by calling the Railway Helpline Number 139, reaffirming its commitment to passenger safety.
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched an urgent awareness campaign after minors filmed a dangerous stunt on railway tracks in Boudh district.The video, which went viral on social media, shows a minor boy lying between the tracks while a train passes over him, with two others directing and filming the stunt. The incident occurred near Dalupali, close to Purunapani station. Nobody was injured."This is an extremely dangerous act that could have resulted in fatality," said a railway spo ...Read More >
PURI: Over two million devotees thronged Puri to witness the Suna Besha of the Trinity atop their respective chariots on Sunday. The process for Suna Besha ritual began at 4 pm. Under tight security, the Mekapa servitors retrieved three sets of ornaments from a temporary strong room relocated from the Bahar Ratna Bhandar, and handed those over to the dressers on the chariots, which were placed under a five-tier security cordon. The Trinity was adorned with a stunning array of ornaments, including giant gold limbs, ceremonial insignias like mace, lotus, chakra, conch, sun and moon, and a gold ...Read More >
BERHAMPUR: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Balangir on Saturday detained two minors for performing stunts on railway tracks and filming videos in Boudh district. The incident took place at Dalupali village near Purnapani railway station in Manmunda area within Baunsuni police limits recently. In the now viral video, one of the boys can be seen lying flat on the railway track while a train passes over him, as the other records the stunt on a mobile phone. The video, which was later uploaded to social media, drew widespread criticism, especially since train services began in Boudh only l ...Read More >
New Delhi: On preparation of railways during festive season, Executive Director, Information & Publicity, Railway Board, Dilip Kumar said, "...Indian Railways has made comprehensive plans to operate more than 12,000 trains this year on the occasion of Diwali and Chhath Puja. In the past few days, through the trains we have operated, we have facilitated around 1 crore passengers solely through special trains... The main objective of running these trains is to provide convenience to the large numbe ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched a strict awareness campaign warning the public -- especially the youth and social media enthusiasts -- against the deadly and illegal practice of shooting videos or making "reels" on the railway tracks, near the tracks or on the footboards or roofs of running trains. It has clarified that such reckless act is not only life-threatening but is also a punishable offence under the Railways Act, 1989. The move comes in response to a worrying trend where some people, in order to gain social media fame, are putting their own safety and that of the ...Read More >
Indian Railways is deploying approximately 13,000 special trains this festive season to manage passenger surges, nearly doubling last year's operations. Permanent holding areas are being established at 76 high-footfall stations to enhance crowd management, while private cloud kitchens will improve meal quality on long-haul journeys. The Indian Railways will operate some 13,000 special trains this festive season, nearly double from a year ago, in a bid to ease passenger rush. It has also been dec ...Read More >