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Catering Firm Found Violating Safety Norms By Cooking Food Using Cylinders On Poorva Express
Railway officials say the said firm was found flouting the contractual terms during an inspection by IRCTC officials earlier as well and a warning letter was issued to it but the firm failed to mend its ways.
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Video: AI Safety System Stops Train As Elephants Cross Tracks In Assam
A safety system driven by artificial intelligence (AI) helped stop a train in Assam while a herd of elephants were crossing the tracks at night.
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"In Touch With NIA, Top Cops...": Railway Minister On Threats To Rail Safety
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said the government will take strong action against anyone caught throwing stones on trains.
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Video: Train Halts For Man Sleeping Under Umbrella On Railway Track In UP
Sometimes a good nap is enough to make you forget life's problems. A man took this advice to a whole new level when he slept in the middle of a railway track in Prayagraj while holding an umbrella.
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1.5 Lakh Posts Under Safety Category Remain Vacant: Railways In RTI Reply
Out of around 10 lakh sanctioned posts under the safety category in the Indian Railways, more than 1.5 lakh are vacant, the Railway Ministry has said in response to an application under the Right to Information Act in March.
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Video Shows Rats In Train Pantry, Railways Responds
The video, posted by a social media user who frequently travels by train, reveals rats freely roaming in the train's pantry.
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Ensure Maintenance Of Highest Standards For Safety: High Court To Railways
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the respondents (Ministry of Railways) to ensure the "highest standards" of safety and security at all railway stations across the country after conducting a periodic audit of the situation.
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On Railways' Notice To Delhi Mosques On Encroachments, Waqf Board Says...
The removal of structures built on encroached railway land is a routine procedure as they are potential safety hazards, the national transporter said amid a row over notices sent to two Delhi mosques.
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"Trains Remain Mobile Mortuaries": Trinamool After Odisha Tragedy Report
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) today accused the BJP-led Centre of "prioritising public relations over passenger safety" and alleged that concerns raised by the opposition on serious issues regarding the Indian Railways were disregarded.
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About 2.47 Lakh Posts In Railways Vacant According To RTI Reply
About 2.74 lakh posts in the Railways are lying vacant as of June 2023 with more than 1.7 lakh of them in the safety category, according to an RTI reply.
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Audit Report From Last Year Flagged Serious Concerns On Rail Safety
India's top auditing body, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, in a 2022 report on derailments in Indian Railways sought to find out whether measures to prevent derailments and collisions were clearly laid down and implemented.
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Questions On Safety, Expansion Plan After Odisha Crash Kills 288: 10 Facts
The three-train collision in Odisha that killed over 280 people has raised several questions about the preparedness of the railways as it undergoes a 2.4-trillion-rupee transformation with gleaming new trains and modern stations.
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Odisha Route Where Trains Collided Didn't Have 'Kavach' Safety System
A system developed by the Indian Railways to prevent train accidents due to driver error or other factors was not available on the tracks in Balasore where three trains collided last night, killing over 261. Some 900 were injured.
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Railway Ministry Shares How A 'Home Signal' Plays An Important Role In Ensuring Rail Safety
The ministry explained that a 'Home signal' serves as a reception signal for railway stations, allowing the train to enter the station section safely.
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BSF Signs MoU With IRCTC to Ensure Booking Data Safety Under Air E-Ticket Service
BSF and IRCTC signed MoU to ensure the safety and security of booking data under its air e-ticket service for the troops of India's border guarding force. The pact will ensure facility of extra baggage, lounge, cargo and less cancellation or reschedule charges for authorised BSF personnel. Under the deal, IRCTC will provide a dedicated online porta...
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Catering Firm Found Violating Safety Norms By Cooking Food Using Cylinders On Poorva Express
Railway officials say the said firm was found flouting the contractual terms during an inspection by IRCTC officials earlier as well and a warning letter was issued to it but the firm failed to mend its ways.
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Video: AI Safety System Stops Train As Elephants Cross Tracks In Assam
A safety system driven by artificial intelligence (AI) helped stop a train in Assam while a herd of elephants were crossing the tracks at night.
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"In Touch With NIA, Top Cops...": Railway Minister On Threats To Rail Safety
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said the government will take strong action against anyone caught throwing stones on trains.
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Video: Train Halts For Man Sleeping Under Umbrella On Railway Track In UP
Sometimes a good nap is enough to make you forget life's problems. A man took this advice to a whole new level when he slept in the middle of a railway track in Prayagraj while holding an umbrella.
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1.5 Lakh Posts Under Safety Category Remain Vacant: Railways In RTI Reply
Out of around 10 lakh sanctioned posts under the safety category in the Indian Railways, more than 1.5 lakh are vacant, the Railway Ministry has said in response to an application under the Right to Information Act in March.
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Video Shows Rats In Train Pantry, Railways Responds
The video, posted by a social media user who frequently travels by train, reveals rats freely roaming in the train's pantry.
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Ensure Maintenance Of Highest Standards For Safety: High Court To Railways
The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed the respondents (Ministry of Railways) to ensure the "highest standards" of safety and security at all railway stations across the country after conducting a periodic audit of the situation.
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On Railways' Notice To Delhi Mosques On Encroachments, Waqf Board Says...
The removal of structures built on encroached railway land is a routine procedure as they are potential safety hazards, the national transporter said amid a row over notices sent to two Delhi mosques.
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"Trains Remain Mobile Mortuaries": Trinamool After Odisha Tragedy Report
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) today accused the BJP-led Centre of "prioritising public relations over passenger safety" and alleged that concerns raised by the opposition on serious issues regarding the Indian Railways were disregarded.
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About 2.47 Lakh Posts In Railways Vacant According To RTI Reply
About 2.74 lakh posts in the Railways are lying vacant as of June 2023 with more than 1.7 lakh of them in the safety category, according to an RTI reply.
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Audit Report From Last Year Flagged Serious Concerns On Rail Safety
India's top auditing body, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, in a 2022 report on derailments in Indian Railways sought to find out whether measures to prevent derailments and collisions were clearly laid down and implemented.
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Questions On Safety, Expansion Plan After Odisha Crash Kills 288: 10 Facts
The three-train collision in Odisha that killed over 280 people has raised several questions about the preparedness of the railways as it undergoes a 2.4-trillion-rupee transformation with gleaming new trains and modern stations.
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Odisha Route Where Trains Collided Didn't Have 'Kavach' Safety System
A system developed by the Indian Railways to prevent train accidents due to driver error or other factors was not available on the tracks in Balasore where three trains collided last night, killing over 261. Some 900 were injured.
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Railway Ministry Shares How A 'Home Signal' Plays An Important Role In Ensuring Rail Safety
The ministry explained that a 'Home signal' serves as a reception signal for railway stations, allowing the train to enter the station section safely.
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BSF Signs MoU With IRCTC to Ensure Booking Data Safety Under Air E-Ticket Service
BSF and IRCTC signed MoU to ensure the safety and security of booking data under its air e-ticket service for the troops of India's border guarding force. The pact will ensure facility of extra baggage, lounge, cargo and less cancellation or reschedule charges for authorised BSF personnel. Under the deal, IRCTC will provide a dedicated online porta...
