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New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): Indian Railways has sanctioned an important project for strengthening its communication infrastructure in Western Railway with the approval of the provision of 4×48 Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) Backbone in Ahmedabad and Ratlam Divisions at a total cost of Rs. 398.36 crore. The project has been approved under the umbrella work titled "Provision of Kavach with communication backbone of Long Term Evolution (LTE) on balance routes of Indian Railways (Umbrella Work 202 ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 6: Indian Railways has approved multiple projects worth Rs 1,364.45 crore to strengthen safety, signalling and communication infrastructure across its network, an official statement said on Monday. The sanctioned works include provision of Kavach on locomotives, expansion of optical fibre cable network and replacement of panel interlocking with electronic interlocking systems across various railway zones, said Railways MInistry. The indigenously-developed Kavach system protects ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The Palakkad division of Southern Railway has closed the financial year 2025-26 on a historic note, achieving a total freight loading of 7.3 million tonnes (MT), the highest in the last decade. The division has exceeded its annual Revenue Budget (RB) loading target of 7.3 MT, marking a significant milestone in its operational history. The division serves as a vital rail corridor spanning the three southern states of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.The achievement represents an 8% gro ...Read More >
Indian Railways launched the Amrit Bharat Express connecting Dhanbad and Pottanur, enhancing travel between East and South India. The train features modern amenities and stops at major stations, benefiting commuters, students, and tourists. In a move aimed at making long-distance travel more convenient, the Indian Railways is set to introduce a new train service connecting eastern and southern parts of the country. According to reports, the Amrit Bharat Express, equipped with several modern fac ...Read More >
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app. Indian Railways has electrified almost the entire Broad Gauge railway network, with about 99.2 per cent of routes now under electric traction, the government informed the Parliament on Wednesday (17 December). In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the electrification of railway network has been taken up in mission mode. According to the data shared by the minister, whi ...Read More >
Indian Railways launched the Narasapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express on Dec 15, extending the Chennai-Vijayawada route. The semi-high-speed train covers 655 km in 8h 55m, running six days a week with fares from Rs 1,635 to Rs 3,030 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Indian Railways is expanding its Vande Bharat Express services in the Southern region. The Narasapur-Chennai Vande Bharat Express train was launched today, December 15. The route connects Narasapur in Andhr ...Read More >
In view of Cyclone 'Montha', South Central and Southern Railways have rescheduled multiple long-distance trains scheduled for October 28, including major services from Chennai and Bengaluru to Howrah, Visakhapatnam, and Kharagpur. Passengers are advised to verify timings on NTES/IRCTC. Hyderabad: In view of the impending Cyclone 'Montha' and to ensure passenger safety, the South Central Railway and Southern Railway have rescheduled several long-distance trains scheduled to depart on October 28. ...Read More >
The Ministry of Railways has approved a new fourth line between Tambaram and Chengalpattu. This project will cost Rs 757.18 crore. It aims to ease congestion on the busy rail corridor. The new line will improve suburban train operations. It will also benefit commuters travelling to southern districts. This development will boost passenger and freight traffic. The Ministry of Railways has approved the laying of a fourth line between Tambaram and Chengalpattu at an estimated cost of Rs 757.18 cro ...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 numb ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu is bracing for widespread rainfall and thunderstorms through October 19, with heavy showers predicted for coastal and interior districts, including the Western Ghats. Chennai anticipates moderate rain and thunderstorms, with temperatures around 31-32°C. Residents are advised to remain alert to sudden storm activity. Tamil Nadu is likely to experience partly cloudy skies with moderate rain and thunderstorms across Chennai and several interior districts. Daytime temperatures in the cap ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 19 (ANI): Authorities in Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu have barred access to Coimbatore 'Courtallam waterfall' in view of the continuous heavy rains in the Western Ghats Due to the orange alert issued for Coimbatore district and the continuous heavy rains in the Western Ghats and the flooding at the Coimbatore Courtallam waterfall, the public has been denied permission to bathe in view of public safety, a press release said. Also Read | RSS Gets Nod ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 19 (ANI): Authorities in Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu have barred access to Coimbatore 'Courtallam waterfall' in view of the continuous heavy rains in the Western Ghats Due to the orange alert issued for Coimbatore district and the continuous heavy rains in the Western Ghats and the flooding at the Coimbatore Courtallam waterfall, the public has been denied permission to bathe in view of public safety, a press release said. Forest Warden of Poluvam ...Read More >
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rains to continue across the entire coastal area in Tamil Nadu from tomorrow. Read here to know more about IMD predictions for Tamil Nadu. Heavy rain lashed parts of Tamil Nadu including Nagapattinam and capital city Chennai on Sunday. However, visuals from Thoothukudi showed vegetable and fruit market operating despite heavy showers in the area. IMD has forecast 'light to moderate' rain in the city till October 22. The India Meteorologi ...Read More >
Nilgiris: Train services on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) were canceled on Sunday following heavy rains and multiple landslides in the region. According to Southern Railway, "earth slips" occurred at several locations along the route, with boulders, mud, and fallen trees blocking the track between Kallar and Coonoor, disrupting train movement. As a result, the train services were canceled for October 19. "Train No. 56136 Mettupalayam - Udagamandalam. Train No. 56137 Udagamandalam - Mettu ...Read More >
A Chennai-based neurosurgeon's account of how the Indian Railways reunited him with his lost wristwatch in under an hour on Saturday has gone viral, drawing nearly 10 lakh views on X and sparking praise for the system's efficiency. Dr J Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, who has more than 25,000 followers on X, shared that he misplaced his watch in the restroom of a Vande Bharat Express while traveling to Chennai Egmore on Friday night. "Reached home and realised that I kept my wristwatch in the r ...Read More >
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9: In a remarkable demonstration of endurance, teamwork, and community spirit, Coimbatore has etched its name in Indian Book of Records with "Pulse30", achieving the Longest Continuous CPR Chest Compression Marathon. Also Read | Nirmala Sitharaman's Ayodhya Visit: Union Finance Minister Performs Aarti of Lord Ram Lalla With Family at Ram Janmabhoomi Temple (See Pics). Dr. K. Saravanan, Founder and Director, stated that the event was organized by the Fir ...Read More >
VMPL Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 9: In a remarkable demonstration of endurance, teamwork, and community spirit, Coimbatore has etched its name in Indian Book of Records with "Pulse30", achieving the Longest Continuous CPR Chest Compression Marathon. Dr. K. Saravanan, Founder and Director, stated that the event was organized by the First Heart Foundations Network in association with Southern Railways, and supported by the Sumangali Jewellers, District Child Protection Unit, SKAL Cl ...Read More >
Chennai, Oct 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major move to ensure hassle-free Diwali travel, Transport and Electricity Minister S.S. Sivasankar announced that the state's transport corporations will run 20,378 buses across Tamil Nadu between October 16 and 19 to clear the outbound festive rush. The plan includes 14,268 services from Chennai alone, making it one of the largest festival transport operations in recent years. Chairing a review meeting at the Secretariat, Sivasankar said the Transport Depa ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ahead of Independence Day, the Railway Protection Force has beefed up security arrangements in order to avert any unforeseen or untoward incidents in trains and Railway Stations. Speaking to ETV Bharat, Shashikant Tripathi, Chief Public Relations Officer, North Central Railway, said, "Ahead of the Independence Day, the railway has increased the vigil for the safety of railways and its passengers. RPF, in collaboration with GRP, conducts special checks in station premises and trains." ...Read More >
The Southern Railway will operate special trains from Mangaluru Junction to Thiruvananthapuram North and Kollam to clear the extra rush of passengers during Onam. Train No. 06041 Mangaluru Junction - Thiruvananthapuram North Bi-Weekly Special Express leaves Mangaluru Junction at 7.30 p.m. on August 21, 23, 28, and 30, and, September 4, 6, 11 and 13 (Thursdays and Saturdays), to reach Thiruvananthapuram North at 8 a.m. the next day. Train No. 06042 Thiruvananthapuram North - Mangaluru Junction ...Read More >
CHENNAI: To improve last-minute travel access, the Southern Railway has launched a pilot initiative that enables passengers to book vacant seats on Vande Bharat Express trains from mid-route stations, even after the train departs its originating station. This upgrade has come into effect from July 17. Until now, once a Vande Bharat Express left its source station, passengers at mid-route stations could not make current bookings. The new system now allows passengers to reserve tickets up to 15 ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report on the train-school van collision in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, on July 8, which claimed the lives of three children and left several others injured. It has issued notices to the Chairman, Railway Board, Ministry of Railways, and the Chief Secretary and DGP of Tamil Nadu, seeking a detailed report within two weeks. The commission has also asked for the current health status ...Read More >
A goods train transporting high-speed diesel ignited near Tiruvallur on Sunday morning, prompting a swift response from fire tenders. While no casualties were reported, the incident led to the suspension of local train services and the cancellation of eight express trains. A goods train carrying high-speed diesel caught fire on Sunday morning near Tiruvallur, a Railway official said. The fire broke out in a wagon and quickly spread to others. No casualties have been reported, the official sai ...Read More >
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], July 14 (ANI): A fire broke out in stationed train coaches of the Hisar-Tirupati Special Train and Rayalaseema Express at the Tirupati Railway Station yard on Monday, Indian Railways said. According to Southern Central Railway, the fire was dozed and there is no disruption to any of the outgoing or incoming train services from Tirupati Railway Station, the Southern Central Railway said. The incident occurred while taking empty Hisar-Tirupati Special Train int ...Read More >
CHENNAI: On the day when a diesel-laden freight train caught fire near Egattur in Tiruvallur district, the ripple effects left Dr MGR Chennai Central railway station overcrowded and unprepared, with hundreds of confused passengers stranded across platforms, standing on long queues. The TTEs at one of the busiest railway hubs also appeared overwhelmed and tired. One woman TTE had to step away asking for water, and she was heard saying that the crowd was suffocating. Adding fuel to fire, taxi dri ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 14 (ANI): Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik created a sand art at Puri beach on Sunday. He crafted a sand idol of Lord Shiva to mark the first Monday of the auspicious Sawan month. Sudarsan Pattnaik said, The entire nation is devotional for the first Shravan Somvaar. We have made Lord Shiv 6-feet high sculpture... In Puri Jagannath Dham, there is a temple of Lord Loknath, and here also, many devotees have arrived. As an artist, I am praying to God to bless us wi ...Read More >
Chennai: Preliminary investigations attribute the fire on the goods train near Tiruvallur to a possible spark from overhead electrical equipment (OHE) igniting fuel leaking from a derailed wagon.The incident paralysed services on the busy Chennai-Arakkonam route and left nearby residents engulfed in thick black smoke. The disruption left thousands of rail passengers stranded, many of whom were unable to get updates as railway helplines went unanswered for hours. The train carrying diesel from Ch ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A fire in a Diesel-laden freight train near Tiruvallur early Sunday led to widespread disruption of rail traffic in and around Chennai. With overhead power supply suspended as a precaution, Southern Railway has issued multiple bulletins announcing train cancellations, short terminations, stoppages and diversions. 1. Train No 22160 Dr MGR Chennai Central - Mumbai CST Superfast Express scheduled to leave Dr MGR Chennai Central at 1.15 pm on July 13 is diverted to run via Gudur and Renigu ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Leader of the Opposition and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday called on the Southern Railway to initiate a probe by a high-level committee into the major fire that broke out on a crude oil freight train near Tiruvallur. In a social media post, EPS urged both the State and Central governments to take immediate and appropriate measures to ensure the safety of residents living near the site of the incident, which led to thick smoke engulfing the surrounding area. ...Read More >
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