Indian Railways News

Following an unsuccessful attempt to derail the Sabarmati Express and then the Kalindi Express, Kanpur Police and Railway officials conducted a joint inspection of the railway track between Mandhana and Shuklaganj. The inspection included a thorough examination of the track, surrounding areas, and nearby illegal settlements. DRM Himanshu Badoni emphasized the...
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need to improve railway security to prevent future incidents and ensure a swift investigation into the previous derailment attempts. The inspection aimed to identify and clear illegal settlements in the vicinity of the track. The Kanpur Police Commissioner, Akhil Kumar, assured the public that the investigation into the incident is ongoing and the authorities are collaborating with the Railways to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Two opium smugglers, Shrawan Kumar and Anis Kumar Dangi, were apprehended at Varanasi Cantt Railway Station by the GRP while they were waiting for a train to Moradabad, en route to Chandigarh. The GRP team, on patrol, found 5 kg of opium (2.5 kg each in two packets) worth INR 75...
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lakhs in their possession. Both individuals, hailing from Chatra district, Jharkhand, arrived in Varanasi from Ranchi by bus. The police are investigating the smugglers' past activities using surveillance and tracking their phone records. A cash reward of INR 5000 was given to the team by the SP.

A free medical checkup camp was organized at the Roorkee Railway Station by Rotary R.C.C. and Swaraj Foundation in collaboration with the Railway Department. Mayank Gupta, BJP Data Management State Coordinator, expressed his belief that this initiative would benefit the local residents. State Minister Shyamvir Saini lauded the Rotary R.C.C. for...
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their effort, believing it will be beneficial to the community. Present at the event were Rotary R.C.C. President and Swaraj Foundation District President Pooja Nanda, cardiologist Dr. N.D. Arora, Dr. Devesh Sharma, Station Superintendent Arun Kumar, Commercial Inspector Ajay Tomar, Chief Ticket Inspector Mukesh Kumar, Ticket Inspector Pramod Kumar, and Nishikant Goyal among others.

Indian Railways is introducing special trains and extending operating periods for existing trains to manage anticipated passenger crowds during the upcoming festive season. This includes adding a stop at Khatu for the Hisar-Bandra Express. The weekly Hisar-Bandra Express train will now stop at Khatu station from September 24th, with a two-minute...
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stop at 6:28 AM for arrival and 6:30 AM for departure. The addition of the Khatu stop aims to improve accessibility and convenience for passengers traveling to the popular religious site.

Indian Railways is planning to replace old DEMU and MEMU trains with air-conditioned Namo Bharat Rapid Rail trains on the Delhi-NCR route. These trains, capable of reaching speeds of 110 km/h, aim to reduce travel time and provide comfort to passengers. The first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail train was launched between...
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Ahmedabad and Bhuj, and the Delhi-NCR route is being planned. The train will run six days a week, similar to the Vande Bharat train. The fare for a 50km journey has been fixed at ₹60, with an additional ₹1.20 per kilometer. The 12-coach train can accommodate 1,150 passengers. The Delhi-Rewari route, where the first train is planned to operate, is being equipped with the KAVACH system, ensuring the safety of passengers by eliminating the risk of head-on collisions. The train will offer dedicated women's coaches, providing a safe and convenient travel experience for women. Notably, this will address the issue of a lack of toilets in most MEMU and DEMU trains, which has caused inconvenience for women.