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UK Parliament Approves Bill To Renationalise Rail Services
Legislation put forward by the UK's new Labour government to renationalise the country's rail services, most of which are privately owned, was on Wednesday given the go-ahead by parliament.
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Delhi Metro Launches Bike Taxi Service For Commuters, Includes Women Drivers For Females
The new bike taxi initiative by DMRC aims to provide efficient and time-saving rides within a designated radius.
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Cyclone Dana To Make Landfall Tonight, Odisha, Bengal On Alert: 10 Facts
Cyclone Dana will make landfall near Odisha's Bhitarkanika and Dhamra tonight, with a likely wind speed of 100-120 km per hour. Both Odisha and West Bengal are on high alert, with vulnerable population evacuated, flight and rail services suspended.
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Vande Metro, To Be Launched In Gujarat By PM Modi, Renamed To...
The much-anticipated Vande Metro has been officially renamed as "Namo Bharat Rapid Rail" by Indian Railways. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the country's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service in Gujarat today.
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Local Train Services Hit By Protests Over Thane Sex Assault Cases Resume After 10 Hours
The rail roko protest at Badlapur station in Thane district over the alleged sexual abuse of two girls at a school caused the diversion of 15 outstation trains and suspension of local train services on the Ambernath-Karjat section for ten hours, leav
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Tropical Storm Maria Hits Japan, Disrupts Travel, Forces Evacuations
Tropical Storm Maria made landfall on Monday in Japan's northern region of Iwate, bringing torrential rain that disrupted flights and rail services while forcing people in some areas to evacuate homes.
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772 New Train Services, 100 Vande Bharats, Began In 5 Years: Rail Minister
As many as 772 train services, including 100 Vande Bharat services, have been introduced in the Indian Railways network from 2019-2020 to 2023-2024, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha today.
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WhatsApp Announces Metro Card Recharge Facility Via Chatbot Across Delhi-NCR
WhatsApp is rolling out a new facility to make the commute easier for Metro users in Delhi and NCR. With the rollout of its latest feature, WhatsApp users can now recharge their smart cards issued by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) via a dedicated chatbot on the instant messaging platform. It also offers other services such as ticket purcha...
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France Rail Chief Shares Big Update On Paralysed Train Networks, Service Resumption
France's national rail operator on Sunday said it had repaired damage caused by saboteurs that paralysed the train network hours before the Olympics opening ceremony, and normal services would resume on Monday.
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Delhi Metro Launches International Flight Check-In Services At These Stations
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched an initiative to enhance passenger convenience by introducing check-in facilities for international flights at New Delhi and Shivaji Stadium metro stations on the Airport Express Line.
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DMRC Launches Digital QR Code-Based Ticketing Service Via Amazon Pay
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) expanded its Digital QR Ticketing service to Amazon Pay on Thursday. With this move, Delhi Metro commuters can purchase their travelling tickets online through the platform. The QR code-based ticketing facility was already available via several other apps, but now travellers have an additional way to book their o...
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Central Railway's 63-Hour Mega Block Causes Delays, Overcrowding In Mumbai
Users of the Central Railway's suburban services faced delays and overcrowding on Friday morning after a 63-hour-long block commenced to widen platforms at Thane.
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Northeastern States Cut Off From Rest Of India As Rain Floods Train Tracks
Several northeastern states, including Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and Assam, remained cut off from rest of country by rail as railway tracks were waterlogged and damaged after landslides triggered by incessant rain in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal.
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36 Dead Due To Heavy Rains, Landslides In 4 Northeast States
At least 36 people were killed in heavy rains and landslides in four northeastern states on Tuesday under the impact of Cyclone Remal while normal life came to a grinding halt in all the eight states of the region with road and rail links affected.
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In 10 Years, India Adds 31,000-Km Rail Network - Equal To All Of Germany
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has reeled out data to showcase transformative changes in the Indian Railways in the past 10 years of the Modi government while also highlighting its neglect during Congress-led regimes.
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UK Parliament Approves Bill To Renationalise Rail Services
Legislation put forward by the UK's new Labour government to renationalise the country's rail services, most of which are privately owned, was on Wednesday given the go-ahead by parliament.
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Delhi Metro Launches Bike Taxi Service For Commuters, Includes Women Drivers For Females
The new bike taxi initiative by DMRC aims to provide efficient and time-saving rides within a designated radius.
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Cyclone Dana To Make Landfall Tonight, Odisha, Bengal On Alert: 10 Facts
Cyclone Dana will make landfall near Odisha's Bhitarkanika and Dhamra tonight, with a likely wind speed of 100-120 km per hour. Both Odisha and West Bengal are on high alert, with vulnerable population evacuated, flight and rail services suspended.
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Vande Metro, To Be Launched In Gujarat By PM Modi, Renamed To...
The much-anticipated Vande Metro has been officially renamed as "Namo Bharat Rapid Rail" by Indian Railways. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the country's first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail service in Gujarat today.
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Local Train Services Hit By Protests Over Thane Sex Assault Cases Resume After 10 Hours
The rail roko protest at Badlapur station in Thane district over the alleged sexual abuse of two girls at a school caused the diversion of 15 outstation trains and suspension of local train services on the Ambernath-Karjat section for ten hours, leav
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Tropical Storm Maria Hits Japan, Disrupts Travel, Forces Evacuations
Tropical Storm Maria made landfall on Monday in Japan's northern region of Iwate, bringing torrential rain that disrupted flights and rail services while forcing people in some areas to evacuate homes.
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772 New Train Services, 100 Vande Bharats, Began In 5 Years: Rail Minister
As many as 772 train services, including 100 Vande Bharat services, have been introduced in the Indian Railways network from 2019-2020 to 2023-2024, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Rajya Sabha today.
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WhatsApp Announces Metro Card Recharge Facility Via Chatbot Across Delhi-NCR
WhatsApp is rolling out a new facility to make the commute easier for Metro users in Delhi and NCR. With the rollout of its latest feature, WhatsApp users can now recharge their smart cards issued by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) via a dedicated chatbot on the instant messaging platform. It also offers other services such as ticket purcha...
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France Rail Chief Shares Big Update On Paralysed Train Networks, Service Resumption
France's national rail operator on Sunday said it had repaired damage caused by saboteurs that paralysed the train network hours before the Olympics opening ceremony, and normal services would resume on Monday.
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Delhi Metro Launches International Flight Check-In Services At These Stations
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has launched an initiative to enhance passenger convenience by introducing check-in facilities for international flights at New Delhi and Shivaji Stadium metro stations on the Airport Express Line.
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DMRC Launches Digital QR Code-Based Ticketing Service Via Amazon Pay
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) expanded its Digital QR Ticketing service to Amazon Pay on Thursday. With this move, Delhi Metro commuters can purchase their travelling tickets online through the platform. The QR code-based ticketing facility was already available via several other apps, but now travellers have an additional way to book their o...
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Central Railway's 63-Hour Mega Block Causes Delays, Overcrowding In Mumbai
Users of the Central Railway's suburban services faced delays and overcrowding on Friday morning after a 63-hour-long block commenced to widen platforms at Thane.
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Northeastern States Cut Off From Rest Of India As Rain Floods Train Tracks
Several northeastern states, including Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and Assam, remained cut off from rest of country by rail as railway tracks were waterlogged and damaged after landslides triggered by incessant rain in the aftermath of Cyclone Remal.
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36 Dead Due To Heavy Rains, Landslides In 4 Northeast States
At least 36 people were killed in heavy rains and landslides in four northeastern states on Tuesday under the impact of Cyclone Remal while normal life came to a grinding halt in all the eight states of the region with road and rail links affected.
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In 10 Years, India Adds 31,000-Km Rail Network - Equal To All Of Germany
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has reeled out data to showcase transformative changes in the Indian Railways in the past 10 years of the Modi government while also highlighting its neglect during Congress-led regimes.
