Railways
Parliamentary panel on railways selects 21 issues for scrutiny in 2026-27
The committee will examine operational safety, station upgrades, freight diversification, high-speed rail corridors, tourism, energy efficiency and public-private partnerships.
INDIA
Normal train services resume in Delhi, Railways cite operational reasons for October 9,10 cancellations
The railway administration expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to passengers.
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WORLD
China’s CRRC unveils embodied intelligence metro train in Berlin
The metro train uses multi-source sensors for real-time track monitoring, anomaly detection and fault warnings while consuming over 10% less energy.
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INDIA
E. coli bacteria found in drinking water at Indian Raliway stations: CAG report
A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit has flagged E. coli in drinking water from water coolers at eight railway stations.
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WORLD
Train derails in southern England: Two seriously injured, nine sustain minor injuries
The Southern Rail train from Victoria station in London to Eastbourne was carrying about 150 people when it went off the tracks outside the tourist town of Lewes on Thursday.
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INDIA
Railway Ministry fines train caterers ₹5.13 crores for substandard food and unhygienic pantries
After inquiries into several complaints regarding poor food quality in trains and unhygienic pantry cars over the last three years, a fine of ₹5.13 crore has been imposed on service providers.
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INDIA
Kerala-appointed panel rejects E Sreedharan's high-speed rail proposal
The Ministry of Railways, responding to questions raised by Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas, said the proposed high-speed rail project cannot be implemented in its current form.
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INDIA
Jammu Railway Division earns nearly ₹78 lakh in fines for ticketless travel in July
The drive was carried out across the Jammu Division to curb ticketless travel, unauthorised travel in higher classes, the carriage of unbooked luggage, and other violations.
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INDIA
Indian Railway's Vande Bharat Express transports donor heart
The life-saving organ was transported from Surat to Ahmedabad aboard Train No. 20901 Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express.
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INDIA
Railway Minister Vaishnaw flags off biweekly Ramnagar-Dehradun Express
The train will comprise AC Second Class, AC Third Class, AC Chair Car, Sleeper Class, Second Sitting and General Second Class coaches, offering travel options for passengers across different categories.
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INDIA
India launches its first hydrogen-powered passenger train
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the hydrogen-powered train connecting Jind and Sonipat in Haryana.
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INDIA
Three killed after train crashes into school pool car at West Bengal railway crossing
Two schoolchildren and the driver were killed after a local train struck a pool car at an allegedly open level crossing in West Bengal's Murshidabad district.
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INDIA
What India's first hydrogen-powered train means for clean transport and the future of railways
India's first hydrogen-powered train marks a step towards cleaner rail transport, but experts say hydrogen is likely to complement rather than replace electric trains.
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INDIA
India to launch first hydrogen-powered train equipped with multi-layer safety systems
India has configured the hydrogen-powered train as a 10-coach passenger service with a capacity of around 2,600 passengers.
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INDIA
Kerala expert panel finds DMRC's high-speed rail proposal incomplete
Chief Minister V D Satheesan says the panel has advised against proceeding with the project in its current form, citing the absence of key impact, feasibility and logistics studies.
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INDIA
Wayanad landslide: Konkan Railway issues clarification on tunnel project, denies lapses
The landslide occurred around 200 metres away from the excavated area, claimed Konkan Railway Corporation
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