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Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
Three wagons of goods train derail in Odisha's Cuttack, no casualties
Jun 30, 2025 01:41 PM IST Three empty wagons of goods derailed on Monday in a yard near the Cuttack railway station in Odisha, an official said. No casualty was reported due to the incident, he said further. According to the official with the knowledge of the incident, at around 8:30 am in the morning the wagons jumped the tracks and affected the loop lines in the yard. In a similar incident, a coach of an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train was derailed near the Shivaji bridge in New Delhi on June 12.(Raj K Raj/HT Photo) After the incident, a relief train with machines, material and manpower has already been mobilized and the loop line in the yard will be restored soon, he said. Meanwhile, it did not affect the train movement. The main line (Bhadrak-Cuttack-Visakhapatnam) remains clear and operational. Train movement towards Pradeep is also not affected, he said. Also read: One dead after 11 coaches of the Bangalore-Kamakhya Express derail in Odisha Similar incidents of derailment has been seen in the past few months across India, with the most recent in this month. A coach of an Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train was derailed near the Shivaji bridge in New Delhi, an official said. In this case as well there were no casualties reported. The train was traveling from Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh to Nizamuddin Railway Station when the incident occurred around 4.10 pm on the down main line. In March this year, one person lost his life, while seven were left injured after 11 coaches of the Bangalore-Kamakhya AC Superfast Express train derailed in Odisha's Cuttack district, sparking a swift emergency response. Also read: Train derails near Shivaji Bridge station in New Delhi, no casualties The same month, two coaches of Kalka-Delhi Express derailed at Kalka railway station, leading to the delay of the Kalka-Delhi Shatabdi Express. In this incident one train, which had been stationed overnight, was being moved in reverse towards the washing yard when the incident occurred. (With Inputs form PTI)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Suburban trains get 12-car upgrade, space for 4 lakh commuters more
Chennai: To reduce passenger congestion, Southern Railway converted all nine-car Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) rakes into 12-car rakes across key sections of the suburban rail network. This upgrade enables the network to accommodate nearly four lakh additional commuters every day. The augmentation was carried out in phases at the EMU car shed at Avadi and now covers the major corridors — Chennai Beach-Chengalpet, Chennai Central-Arakkonam, and Chennai Central-Gummidipoondi/Sullurupeta. These routes are part of the southwest and northeast lines, which witness some of the highest footfalls in the suburban system. According to an official release, the Chennai division currently facilitates daily travel of around 1.2 million passengers, including 8.6 lakh suburban commuters. The addition of three coaches a rake resulted in a 21% increase in seating capacity. This allows for an additional 4 lakh passengers to be accommodated every day. You Can Also Check: Chennai AQI | Weather in Chennai | Bank Holidays in Chennai | Public Holidays in Chennai Railway authorities expect the upgrade to substantially ease overcrowding, particularly during peak hours. "The additional capacity is likely to improve both comfort and safety for regular commuters using the busy suburban network," the release said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like They Were So Beautiful Before; Now Look At Them; Number 10 Will Shock You Reportingly Undo "Every morning, all the coaches are packed to the brim, with passengers clinging to door handles or hanging on from the edges. Even women and senior citizens are forced to risk their lives just to reach the city," said T Sadagopan, a resident-activist from Pattabiram. "What happened recently in Mumbai, where four people died, could very well have happened here. This expansion will at least give commuters some breathing room. "
Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Southern Railway upgrades Chennai suburban trains to 12-car rakes; boosts capacity by 21%, adds space for 4 lakh more passengers
CHENNAI: Southern has successfully upgraded all 9-car Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains to 12-car formations across major suburban routes, significantly enhancing Chennai's suburban rail capacity. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The conversion was completed in stages at the Avadi EMU Car Shed. The longer trains now operate on the Chennai Beach–Chengalpattu, Chennai Central–Arakkonam, and Chennai Central–Gummidipoondi/Sullurupeta lines, offering a 21% increase in seating capacity. This upgrade aims to ease overcrowding, especially during peak travel times, and improve commuter comfort. The suburban rail network currently handles around 8.6 lakh daily passengers, while non-suburban services carry an additional 3.4 lakh. The 12-car upgrade makes room for up to 4 lakh more passengers daily. According to Railway officials, the move was made to improve safety and reduce congestion, particularly along the heavily used South West and North East corridors. The upgrade is part of Southern Railway's wider effort to modernise the suburban system and cater to rising passenger numbers.
New Straits Times
23-06-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
Cable theft incidents threaten to derail ECRL completion schedule
BEIJING: Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has raised concerns over a series of cable theft incidents that could disrupt the planning and operational timeline of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which is now at a critical phase ahead of its targeted completion in December 2026. MRL chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said several theft cases have been detected at specific locations along the ECRL track, which spans Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor. "These incidents not only raise the cost of repairs and replacements but also risk delaying the train testing and commissioning schedule, which is expected to begin in June 2026," he said during an interview with the Malaysian media delegation in Beijing. Darwis noted that if China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) fails to complete the project on time — operations are slated to begin in 2027 — the conglomerate could incur losses of RM1.25 million per day. MRL, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), is the owner of the mega infrastructure project, while CCCC is the main contractor. As the project owner, MRL has lodged police reports on the incidents and is stepping up security measures, including appointing a dedicated security firm to monitor and safeguard ECRL assets on the ground, he said. "However, we are also counting on continued cooperation from the authorities and local communities to help curb this crime. This is a national project that we must protect together," said Darwis. He said he also plans to meet with Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and the police chiefs of the affected states to seek cooperation and solutions to the issue. The project's completion progress has reached 83.38 per cent as of May this year, on track to meet its completion target of December 2026. Darwis emphasised that 2025 marks the most critical phase of the project, with the installation of communication, information, and signalling systems now underway at the Kota SAS (Sultan Ahmad Shah) Station and soon to proceed simultaneously at other stations. However, since the installation of the systems began in March, the ECRL has been plagued by cable thefts. Aside from Kota SAS, thefts involving cables and several transformer units have been reported in areas such as Paya Besar/Gambang, Cherating, and Kuantan Port City in Pahang; Chukai, Dungun, and Kemasik in Terengganu; and Pasir Puteh in Kelantan. In other developments, Darwis said the first two Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train sets, along with two electric locomotives for freight operations manufactured by CRRC Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co. Ltd, are expected to arrive in Malaysia by the end of this year, with subsequent sets arriving in stages from April 2026. "System and train testing and commissioning are scheduled to begin in June 2026. This is a crucial phase that will determine our readiness to begin operations," he said. He also disclosed that 38 tunnels have been successfully bored along the project's alignment, with the final two — Serendah Tunnel 2 and the Genting Twin Tunnel — expected to be completed by the end of this month and early next month, respectively. Darwis also confirmed that all land acquisition work for the main ECRL track from Kota Baru to Port Klang has been fully completed, thanks to cooperation from the respective state governments. "Only a few additional lots are needed to accommodate the electrification system, such as for Tenaga Nasional Bhd, but we've secured 100 per cent of the land acquisition for the main track," he added. He said ECRL's cargo services have received encouraging interest from logistics industry players, with early commitments totalling between 800,000 and one million tonnes for the first year of operations, which is scheduled to begin in early 2027. The 665km ECRL is the largest infrastructure project under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Malaysia and is expected to enhance transport connectivity and catalyse economic growth along Peninsular Malaysia's east coast.
The Star
23-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Cable theft incidents threaten to derail ECRL completion schedule
BEIJING: The Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) has raised concerns over a series of cable theft incidents that could disrupt the planning and operational timeline of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, which is now at a critical phase ahead of its targeted completion in December 2026. MRL chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said several theft cases have been detected at specific locations along the ECRL track, which spans Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang and Selangor. "These incidents not only raise the cost of repairs and replacements but also risk delaying the train testing and commissioning schedule, which is expected to begin in June 2026,' he said during an interview with the Malaysian media delegation in Beijing. Darwis noted that if CCCC fails to complete the project on time -- operations are slated to begin in 2027 -- the conglomerate could incur losses of RM1.25 million per day. MRL, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), is the owner of the mega infrastructure project, while China Communications Construction Company (CCCC) is the main contractor. As the project owner, MRL has lodged police reports on the incidents and is stepping up security measures, including appointing a dedicated security firm to monitor and safeguard ECRL assets on the ground, he said. "However, we are also counting on continued cooperation from the authorities and local communities to help curb this crime. This is a national project that we must protect together,' said Darwis. He also plans to meet with Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail and the police chiefs of the affected states to seek cooperation and solutions to the issue. The project's completion progress has reached 83.38 per cent as of May this year, on track to meet its completion target of December 2026. Darwis emphasised that 2025 marks the most critical phase of the project, with the installation of communication, information, and signalling systems now underway at the Kota SAS (Sultan Ahmad Shah) Station and soon to proceed simultaneously at other stations. However, since the installation of the systems began in March, the ECRL has been plagued by cable thieves. Aside from Kota SAS, theft cases involving cables and several transformer units have been reported in areas such as Paya Besar/Gambang, Cherating, and Kuantan Port City in Pahang; Chukai, Dungun, and Kemasik in Terengganu; and Pasir Puteh in Kelantan. In other developments, Darwis said the first two Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) train sets, along with two electric locomotives for freight operations manufactured by CRRC Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co. Ltd, are expected to arrive in Malaysia by the end of this year, with subsequent sets arriving in stages from April 2026. "System and train testing and commissioning are scheduled to begin in June 2026. This is a crucial phase that will determine our readiness to begin operations,' he said. He also disclosed that 38 tunnels have been successfully bored along the project's alignment, with the final two -- Serendah Tunnel 2 and the Genting Twin Tunnel -- expected to be completed by the end of this month and early next month, respectively. Darwis also confirmed that all land acquisition work for the main ECRL track from Kota Bharu, Kelantan, to Port Klang, Selangor, has been fully completed, thanks to cooperation from the respective state governments. "Only a few additional lots are needed to accommodate the electrification system, such as for Tenaga Nasional Bhd , but we've secured 100 per cent of the land acquisition for the main track,' he added. He added that ECRL's cargo services have received encouraging interest from logistics industry players, with early commitments totalling between 800,000 and one million tonnes for the first year of operations, which is scheduled to begin in early 2027. The 665km ECRL Project is the largest infrastructure project under China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Malaysia and is expected to enhance transport connectivity and catalyse economic growth along Peninsular Malaysia's east coast. - Bernama
