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Time of India
27-06-2025
- Time of India
Luggage lifters strike Duronto Express, steal passengers' goods worth lakhs
Patna: Raising serious concerns over passengers' security on trains, thieves struck at least five coaches of New Delhi-Bhubaneswar Duronto Express (12282) in the early hours of Friday and decamped with valuables worth several lakhs of rupees, belonging to about 10 to 12 passengers aboard. The criminals struck coaches B1, B2, B3, S2 and SE1 — three of which are air-conditioned — between Paraiya and Kastha stations near Gaya Junction in Bihar falling under the DDU division of East Central Railway (ECR) and decamped with the booty scot-free under the cover of darkness by pulling an alarm chain to halt the train. According to Gaya Government Railway Police (GRP) inspector Rajesh Kumar Singh, the criminals stole Rs 50,000 in cash, seven mobile phones, one laptop and other valuables of the passengers while they were fast asleep in the dead of night between DDU and Gaya station on the Grand Chord section. Victim passengers, including K V Rivli, Bhawani Shankar and Suchi Smita, in their statement to police, raised serious questions about the security lapse as to how the criminals managed to board the reserved AC coaches. The train had no scheduled stoppage at Gaya Junction and that it would stop at Adra only under South Eastern Railway jurisdiction after DDU, they said. Other passengers like Anita, Sumita Patnaik and Anita Bappam, in their statements, said that their belongings were very much intact till DDU where the train reached around 12.20am. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Book Now Undo However, their luggage and other valuables, including purses, were missing when they woke up after the train suddenly stopped near Gaya around 1.30am, they added. The GRP inspector said a team left with the victim passengers by Duronto Express to record their statements after the train was detained for about 40 minutes. "The GRP personnel, in coordination with Rafiganj Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Paraiya's local police, launched a massive hunt for the criminals. Intensive raids were conducted at the hideouts of the suspected criminals in Paraiya and Kastha areas, as a result the police team recovered six mobile phones, one laptop and five purses, belonging to the passengers," the GRP inspector said, adding raids were still going on at the suspects' hideouts to recover other valuables, including cash. Meanwhile, DDU RPF commandant Jetin Raj deployed a special intelligence team to assist in the investigation and trace the culprits. The police are examining CCTV camera footage from the stations concerned and questioning the railway staff in the matter, he said, adding the RPF escort party got down at DDU, and thus there was no escort party on board the train. The Gaya GRP has registered an FIR in this connection.
India.com
19-06-2025
- Business
- India.com
India's first private station gives Palace-like feel, 5-star hotel facilities and…, it is located in…, name is…, not Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Varanasi, Patna
Rani Kamalapati Railway Station in Bhopal is India's first railway station developed through a public-private partnership (PPP) model. Earlier known as Habibganj Railway Station, it has been beautifully rebuilt and designed on the lines of Germany's Heidelberg Railway Station. This station is not only modern and stylish, but also provides an airport-like experience to passengers. It is built with world-class facilities to make travel easier and more comfortable for everyone, including senior citizens and people with disabilities. Rani Kamalapati Railway Station is part of the West Central Railway Zone (WCR) and serves as the headquarters for the Bhopal railway division. It is the first railway station in India to be managed and maintained by a private company. The station is full of modern features fast escalators, lifts, clean platforms, and large waiting areas. Many premium trains like Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, Vande Bharat Express, Garib Rath, Gatimaan Express, and Tejas Express stop at this station. The entire layout of the station has been planned to give passengers a smooth and pleasant experience. Modern amenities redefining consumer experience There is a large covered parking area, so vehicles can come and go without trouble. The station is also part of an integrated transport network, which means passengers can easily switch between buses, autos, or other transport options without hassle. For shopping and food lovers, the station has a vibrant retail zone. There are several shops, well-known brand stores, offices, and a big food court with many restaurants. Passengers can enjoy good food and buy essential items while waiting for their trains. There is air conditioning in the lounges and waiting areas, making it more relaxing and easier for passengers to wait before boarding trains. These spaces are furnished with sufficient chairs for between 700 and 100 passengers in the free area. All passengers, regardless of age or limitations in physical mobility, can use the high-speed escalators and lifts as a means to get around the station. Safety is a top priority at the station as around 160 CCTV cameras keep an eye on every corner of the station 24/7. Cleanliness is also maintained at a very high standard, almost like a five-star hotel. The station building looks like a beautiful palace and is named after Rani Kamalapati, the last queen of the Gond dynasty. She was known for her strength and grace, and the station is a tribute to her legacy. Maintenance of the station The responsibility of maintaining the station has been given to the Bansal Group, which has signed an 8-year contract. They take care of the station's upkeep and ensure everything runs smoothly.
The Print
29-05-2025
- The Print
Two held for pelting stones at trains near Mathura, search on for third accomplice
Although an overnight search yielded no suspects, a renewed trackside combing operation on Wednesday morning led to the detention of a local youth and a minor, he said. According to Railway Protection Force police station in-charge Avadhesh Goswami, the railway control room alerted security personnel late on Tuesday night after receiving complaints from passengers aboard Kota-Patna Express, Hazrat Nizamuddin-Huzur Sahib Nanded Express, and the Duronto Express – all of which were targeted after leaving Mathura Junction for Agra. Mathura (UP), May 28 (PTI) Two persons, including a minor, were apprehended on Wednesday for allegedly pelting stones at multiple trains shortly after they departed from Mathura Junction on Tuesday night, an official said. During questioning, they admitted to stone-pelting and revealed the involvement of a third person. A search is underway to trace the third accomplice, Goswami said. The detained youth is a resident near the old RTO office, while the minor hails from Aduki village. Further action will be taken based on verification of their statements, the official added. PTI COR KIS RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India.com
24-05-2025
- India.com
First Vande Bharat sleeper train to run on this route, ticket price likely to be..., top speed to be...
First Vande Bharat sleeper train to cover distance of 1667 km in..., to run between... New Delhi Secunderabad Vande Bharat Sleeper Train: There is good news for the passengers waiting for Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Indian Railways is going to launch the country's first Vande Bharat Sleeper train soon. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav unveiled this train in September 2024. This train has been equipped with Integral Coach Factory Technology by BEML. According to a report by ET Now, Indian Railways is planning to run this train on many routes including the New Delhi-Secunderabad route. After Rajdhani and Duronto Express, Vande Bharat Sleeper will be the third premium train on this route. This train will cover the distance of 1667 km from New Delhi to Secunderabad in less than 20 hours. Vande Bharat Sleeper train has been designed to run at a speed of 160 kmph. After the launch of this train, Vande Bharat Sleeper will be the fastest train on this route. After this, Rajdhani and Duronto Express will be there. At which stations will the train stop? The New Delhi-Secunderabad Vande Bharat Sleeper train will complete its journey by stopping at other major stations including Agra Cantt, Gwalior, Veerangna Laxmibai Jhansi, Bhopal, Itarsi, Nagpur, Balharshah and Kazipat Junction. How much will the fare be? According to the report, this Vande Bharat Sleeper train will have a total of 16 coaches. These will include 11 third AC, 4 second AC and 1 first AC coach. The fare of the third AC coach is expected to be around Rs 3600, the fare of the second AC coach is Rs 4800 and the fare of the first AC coach is expected to be around Rs 6000. This train will leave from New Delhi at around 08:50 pm, the next day this train is expected to reach Secunderabad at around 08:00 pm.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Time of India
Signal glitch continues as delay and short-termination dog Hwh passengers
1 2 3 4 5 6 Kolkata: The massive signal failure at Santragachhi yard continued to throw Howrah station into disarray. Several long-distance trains were running 6-10 hours late even on Wednesday. Passengers continued to grapple with extreme inconvenience under the sweltering heat, and no clear timeline for resolution. The crisis, rooted in technical glitches in the non-interlocking signal system, left thousands stranded even as South-Eastern Railway authorities claimed that the technical snag was addressed, and trains were still running inordinately late because of the cascading effect. The Kharagpur-Howrah section, being the trunk route for most trains between Bengal and southern India, continued to remain clogged for the third consecutive day. Thousands of passengers were left in the lurch at Howrah Station's new complex. Many of them reached Howrah at the crack of dawn and waited for nearly ten hours in scorching heat to board trains that were already running nine or ten hours behind schedule. Raju Das from Bihar was due to leave for Mumbai on Wednesday morning. "I checked out of hotel to board Howrah-Mumbai CSMT Duronto Express. The scheduled departure was 5.45 am. When I came to the station, I was told that the train is rescheduled. Later, an SMS alert said the train would leave at 3.45 pm," rued Das, who needs to attend work in Mumbai. Puri-bound Vande Bharat Express, which was supposed to leave Howrah at 6.10 am, was rescheduled to 4.10 pm. Among other trains with prolonged departures were Tamralipto Express (nine hours and 40 minutes behind schedule) and Puri-Shatabdi Express (delayed by six hours). Kolkata-bound passenger Brishti Basu said, "Last night we received a message that Puri-Howrah Shatabdi Express would leave Puri at 11.30 am on Wednesday instead of 5.45 am. It left at 11.50 am and kept stopping en route. It was supposed to reach Howrah at 1.40 pm, and I was supposed to join work today." "The signal failure has led to pressure on Howrah. SER has designated Santragachhi and Shalimar as alternatives. But Shalimar is undergoing renovation. Santragachhi's signal issues have added to the crisis," an official said.
