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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Passenger coaches upgradation in Kashmir Valley to be completed by Aug 31: Centre
Advt Advt New Delhi: The upgradation works of passenger coaches in the Kashmir Valley will be completed by August 31 and all rakes in service will be renovated and upgraded within this timeframe, the Indian Railways said on the opening of Jammu-Srinagar rail line and the ongoing upgradation works, it will provide a new lifeline to Jammu and Kashmir, the Ministry of Railways said in a Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link project with Chenab and Anji bridges on June 6, 2025. It is a historic milestone in establishing connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Bharat Express train between Katra and Srinagar has become an important mode of transportation on this the opening of Jammu-Srinagar rail link, there was no rail connectivity of Kashmir valley with the rest of the Indian Railway network. The DEMU/MEMU rakes in Kashmir valley could not be brought to the workshop for periodic maintenance and upgradation."Over and above the new train services, opening of this line has made a fundamental change in the ability to maintain rail tracks in Kashmir valley. The railway link has enabled movement of track maintenance machines to the Kashmir valley. Maintenance is now being done with modern machines, unlike manual maintenance earlier. This is leading to significant improvement in track quality," the ministry are being upgraded across the country. By early 2025, 78 per cent of India's tracks have been upgraded to 110 kmph or more. This number was just 39 per cent in 2014."This higher proportion should be seen in light of the rise in the total length of tracks in the last decade. Total length of tracks has increased to over 1 lakh km in 2025 from 79,342 km in 2014," the ministry noted."We will improve the track quality by significantly upgrading the track technology and maintenance practices. Modern track fittings, usage of track machines, ultra sound fracture detection machines, road cum rail vehicles, and integrated track measurement machines will make our track maintenance scientific," said Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw."AI will be extensively used in detecting defects. These technological changes will substantially improve the working conditions for track maintenance staff," he added.-IANSna/
Mint
6 days ago
- Mint
Insect found in 'daal' served on Vande Bharat Express; passenger expresses frustration, railways respond
A passenger traveling on the New Delhi Vande Bharat Express on July 22 raised serious concerns about onboard catering after spotting a black insect in the 'daal' served during the journey. Sharing a photo on X, the user revealed the contaminated food item was provided in an aluminium container, igniting widespread backlash over hygiene and food safety standards on one of Indian Railways' most premium services. The post, which has since gone viral, stated: "Insect found in food during journey in Vande Bharat train dated 22 July 2025: Train no 22440 c3 53 seat No." Following the outrage, Indian Railways' official grievance handle, RailwaySeva, responded with an apology and urged the passenger to file a formal complaint. "We regret the inconvenience! Please share the details, PNR and mobile no. You may also raise your concern directly on for speedy redressal," their reply read. The incident has reignited public criticism of catering standards on Vande Bharat Express, with many social media users demanding tighter scrutiny of food suppliers, mandatory hygiene inspections, and improved staff training to uphold safety norms. This isn't the first time food safety has come under scrutiny on the Vande Bharat. In a similar episode last year, another traveler reported finding insects in their sambhar, drawing sharp reactions online. Repeated complaints of this nature have cast a shadow on the train's reputation, which has been promoted as a symbol of modern, high-speed rail travel in India.
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
PM Modi to visit Bihar on Friday, projects worth over Rs 7,000 crore to be launched
PATNA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Bihar on Friday when he is scheduled to address a public rally in East Champaran district, besides launching development projects worth over Rs 7,000 crore. Tight security measures are in place at Gandhi Maidan in Motihari town, the district headquarters, where Modi is expected to reach in the forenoon and share the stage with Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and a number of Union ministers. Corner Modi Over Trump's Claim, Pahalgam and Bihar Voter List Row: Cong's Monsoon Session Strategy "All arrangements have been made for the public at the venue of the rally, which is expected to attract around five lakh people," East Champaran District Magistrate Saurabh Jorwal said. "People are likely to come from far-off places. As such, parking arrangements have been made for as many as 10,000 buses. The public will be allowed entry into the gigantic canopy through 12 gates, two of which are specially for women," the DM added. Superintendent of Police Swarn Prabhat said that more than 10,000 police personnel have been deployed in the town. They will ensure proper law and order and traffic, under the supervision of 10 IPS officers and 50 officials of the Deputy SP rank, he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo "The entry into the canopy will be allowed from 6 am, and all entry points will be sealed after 9 am, over an hour in advance of the PM's scheduled time of arrival," he said. State BJP president Dilip Jaiswal said this will be the PM's 53rd visit to the state, "which shows that Bihar is high on Modi's list of priorities". The development projects launched by him will give a boost to NDA ahead of assembly polls due in just a few months, he said. Of the development projects to be launched, those relating to Railways would be worth Rs 5,385 crore. According to a statement issued by the Railways, these include doubling of the 256-km Darbhanga-Narkatiaganj at Rs 4,079 crore, and Darbhanga-Thalwara and Samastipur-Rambhadrapur lines at Rs 585 crore. Four Amrit Bharat Express trains, all passing through the state and two connecting Bihar with Delhi, will also be flagged by the Prime Minister on the occasion. In addition, road and highways projects worth Rs 1,173 crore will be launched by Modi, who will also give away Rs 162 crore to 40,000 beneficiaries of the PM Awas Yojana (Gramin) and extend "Rs 400 crore community funding" for 61,500 self-help groups. Meanwhile, Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly Tejashwi Yadav, said, "Tomorrow, when the PM will be in Bihar, we hope he will have a few words for soaring crime rate in the state." "In every rally on Bihar's soil, Modi makes it a point to cry hoarse about return of 'jungle raj' if the RJD-led coalition comes to power. He should acknowledge that 'jungle raj' has already arrived. In fact, it has been there during the 20 years the state has been under NDA rule," Yadav alleged. Congress spokesperson Ragini Nayak said that the people of Bihar have been fed up with the "antics of the Prime Minister" during his innumerable visits. "They still remember the rhetorical flourish with which he had pledged Rs 1.25 lakh crore assistance to the state way back in 2015. Nothing came of it," he added. "We would also like to remind the PM of his promise to the people of Motihari, in 2014, that upon assuming power, he would get the area's sick sugar mills revived and enjoy tea sweetened with local produce. The people of Motihari will serve him tea tomorrow, but it will be bland, like his own unfulfilled promises," the Congress leader said. Nayak also alleged that "booth capturing" has given way to "voters' list capturing" as the special intensive revision was being undertaken in the state by the Election Commission "to steal the assembly polls in favour of the BJP".
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Patna-New Delhi Amrit Bharat train to start regular service from July 31: Northern Railway
The Amrit Bharat Express will connect Rajendra Nagar Terminal and New Delhi. Regular service starts July 31, 2025, from Rajendra Nagar. The train will depart at 7:45 pm, reaching New Delhi at 1:10 pm the next day. The return journey begins August 1, 2025, from New Delhi at 7:10 pm, arriving at Rajendra Nagar at 11:45 am. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The new non-AC Amrit Bharat Express between Patna and New Delhi to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday will offer regular service for travellers from July 31, the Northern Railway said."Train No. 22361 Rajendra Nagar Terminal - New Delhi Daily Amrit Bharat Express will commence its regular service from Rajendra Nagar Terminal on 31.07.2025. It will depart from Rajendra Nagar Terminal at 19.45 hrs daily and arrive at New Delhi at 13.10 hrs, the next day," Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer, Northern Railway (NR) said on said in return, this train, numbered as 22362 New Delhi-Rajendra Nagar Terminal, will start its regular service from New Delhi at 7.10 pm on August 1 and arrive at Rajendra Nagar Terminal at 11.45 am the next day."The train will operate daily from both stations in Up and Down direction from its scheduled timings," officials commencing its journey from Rajendra Nagar, this train has eight scheduled stoppages at stations such as Patna, Danapur, Ara, Buxar, Pt Deen Dayal Upadhyay, Dubedarganj, Govindpuri and Ghaziabad before it terminates at New Delhi."The train's stoppages will remain the same during the return journey," officials said that the train will have eight sleeper class coaches , eleven general coaches, two luggage-cum-brake vans and one to the Northern Railway, one special Amrit Bharat Express will make an inaugural run from Rajendra Nagar Terminal at 11.45 am on Friday to arrive in Delhi at 4 pm the next day, halting at its scheduled stoppages."Another special inaugural run has been also planned from New Delhi on July 19, 2025 at 6 pm for Rajendra Nagar. The train will arrive at its terminating station at 11:45 pm the next day," Upadhyay said.
Time of India
21-06-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Train ops suffer as rain damages rly tracks
1 2 Ranchi/Jamshedpur: Timings of several trains running under the Ranchi railway division were rescheduled and diverted on Friday, due to damage to railway infrastructure caused by incessant rain since Tuesday across Jharkhand. The operations of a few trains running under the railway division were also halted, as railway tracks were inundated and soil erosion severely impacted multiple railway sections. The Ranchi-Varanasi Vande Bharat Express scheduled to depart from the Ranchi railway station was delayed by 2:20 hours, on Friday, following soil erosion on railway tracks. The train was scheduled at 5:10 am but was rescheduled to 7:30 am. Likewise, Ranchi- Howrah Vande Bharat Express was delayed by two hours and the Hatia- Purnia Court Express suffered 8:15 hours delay on Friday. Ranchi railway division CPRO Shuchi Singh said, "Considering passenger safety and operational requirements, the Ranchi railway division, has taken measures to ensure the safe operation of trains. Train timings have been affected due to tilting of overhead equipment poles due to soil erosion between Kita and Silli stations on the Ranchi–Muri railway section. Repairing of the affected tracks has been carried out. " Arrivals of several trains from major cities including Varanasi, Howrah, Purnia Court, and Patna to Ranchi and Hatia railway stations were also affected. The Hatia–Anand Vihar Terminal Express was diverted via Tatisilwai–Mesra–Barkakana–Chandrapura, instead of its original route Tatisilwai–Muri–Kotshila–Bokaro Steel City. Ranchi–Patna Jan Shatabdi Express was also diverted through Tatisilwai–Mesra–Barkakana–Chandrapura, instead of its original route, Ranchi–Tatisilwai–Muri–Kotshila–Bokaro Steel City. Similar situation was observed at Tatanagar railway station in Jamshedpur due to the water logging at the yard caused by the heavy rainfall. The trains which were cancelled includes Tatanagar-Barkakana, Tatanagar-Kharagpur, Tatanagar-Bilaspur, Tatanagar-Chakradharpur, Tatanagar-Badampahar, Tatanagar-Barbil, Hatia-Tatanagar, among other trains. "The work relating to the pumping out of water from the tracks in the yard is almost over and resumption of normal train service will commence anytime," said Tatanagar station director Sunil Kumar.
