In a blow to China, Nepal approves railway project connecting Kathmandu to Raxaul in Bihar

In a blow to China, Nepal approves railway project connecting Kathmandu to Raxaul in Bihar

New Delhi: Over the last few years, China is making consistent efforts, to build a railway line from Tibet to Kathmandu. But Nepal has accepted the Indian proposal. The Nepal government has approved the railway project to connect Kathmandu to Raxaul in Bihar and preparation of detailed project report has been ordered. The Nepal transport […]

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China accelerates railway project near Arunachal Pradesh 

China accelerates railway project near Arunachal Pradesh 

Beijing: – Chinese President Xi Jinping has issued instructions to expedite the work of the railway project passing near the Arunachal border, connecting to Linzhi in Tibet. President Jinping claimed that this USD 47.8 billion railway project would play an essential role for the stability in the border regions. China has built five airports in the Tibet […]

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Bengaluru-Solapur RORO railway service starts

Bengaluru-Solapur RORO railway service starts

Solapur: ‘Roll On Roll Off’ (RORO) rail service has been started between Nelamangla in Bengaluru and Solapur. Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa flagged off the first service, via videoconferencing. The Railway Ministry approved this project in May. Agricultural produce, chemicals and goods from other sectors will be transported through this service. A few days ago, […]

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Rise in use of drones for railway safety

Rise in use of drones for railway safety

Mumbai: The Central Mumbai Railway Department has purchased two Ninja Drones to monitor the movements of railway stations, railway yards, offices and for the safety of railway assets. These drones will be utilised to provide support to the personnel deployed for security and to strengthen the safety measures. Moreover, the RPF would purchase another 17 […]

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Railway deploys 960 isolation coaches in 5 states

Railway deploys 960 isolation coaches in 5 states

New Delhi: – In view of the increasing number of Coronavirus cases in the country, Indian Railway deployed 960 Coronavirus isolation coaches in the states of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. Taking into account the shortage of hospitals in Delhi, a hospital with 54 coaches in the repairs and maintenance yard, at […]

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5231 Railway coaches modified into COVID care centres; will be deployed at 215 railway stations across 15 states  

5231 Railway coaches modified into COVID care centres; will be deployed at 215 railway stations across 15 states  

New Delhi: The Indian Railways Ministry has modified 5231 railway coaches into Covid care centres, against the background of an increasing number of Coronavirus patients. These coaches are going to be situated at 215 railway stations across 15 states.    Since the last four days, the number of Coronavirus patients has increased by 10,000. Considering the rising […]

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