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Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Rly now prepares reservation charts 24 hours before train departure
Prayagraj: In a move to enhance passenger convenience and bring transparency to ticketing, Indian Railways initiated a pilot project under which reservation charts will now be prepared 24 hours before train departure. The Prayagraj-Delhi Humsafar Express became first train in the country to implement this change. New system was rolled out on Thursday, with the reservation chart for the train being released late Wednesday night. This pilot project marks a historic shift in Indian Railways' operations and is part of broader efforts under the Digital India initiative and passenger-centric reforms. Until now, Indian Railways prepared the first reservation chart four hours before departure and the second chart just two hours prior. The new system is expected to provide passengers with more time to plan their journeys and make necessary arrangements. According to North Central Railway, this new reservation system will first be applied to Humsafar category trains and will be gradually expanded to include premium trains like Rajdhani, Mail, Express, and Superfast services. By preparing the reservation chart a full day in advance, passengers will be able to view seat availability and confirm reservations well ahead of time, reducing uncertainty and allowing those on the waiting list to consider alternative travel plans. Railway officials believe this change will bring transparency to ticketing process and enhance the overall passenger experience. The updated chart information will be readily available on IRCTC app and website, giving users instant access to reservation details.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- Time of India
GRP seizes contraband, arrests woman drug peddler at Agartala railway stn
Agartala: Govt Railway Police (GRP) in Agartala seized a significant amount of contraband substances in two separate operations at Agartala Railway Station and arrested a woman drug peddler, reports Biswendu Bhattacharjee. According to GRP officer Tapas Das, the first operation took place late Monday night during routine checks on platform number 3, shortly after the arrival of the Agartala-bound Humsafar Express. Two unclaimed bags were discovered, and upon inspection, officers found 270 bottles of cough syrup, a contraband drug under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, worth Rs 1.35 lakh. Police said the arrested woman, identified as Aparna Debbarma (29), is a resident of Karaimura under Sepahijala district. She boarded a train to Delhi and was found in possession of 21.490kg of dry cannabis worth Rs 7.5 lakh, packed in nine separate packets concealed inside a trolley bag. During interrogation, Aparna admitted that she intended to transport the contraband to Delhi and also confessed that this was not her first attempt.
Hindustan Times
24-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Two held after track sabotage halts Humsafar Express in Lucknow
Two men were arrested in connection with an alleged railway sabotage attempt near the Dilkusha-Malhaur down line after a train struck a heavy metal object left on the tracks late Sunday night, police said on Tuesday. The accused arrested by Lucknow Police (Sourced) The Gorakhpur-Humsafar Express (12572) struck a rusted iron gate while passing through the area on June 22, prompting a temporary disruption in rail services. No derailment or injuries were reported, but the incident raised alarm among railway and security officials. Gomti Nagar police, along with the Eastern Zone's surveillance and crime team, arrested the accused, Janardan, 19, and Jang Bahadur Pandey, 24, from under the Vineet Khand Sabzi Mandi bridge based on a tip-off. A yellow iron ladder, reportedly stolen from near Shaheed Path, was also recovered. According to Lucknow Police, the arrested duo, along with an absconding accomplice named Raj Babu, had stolen the metal items intending to sell them as scrap. While attempting to drag the gate across the tracks, they fled upon hearing an approaching train. The gate was left behind and was struck by the Humsafar Express, which fortunately continued without derailment. 'The accused confessed to planning to split the proceeds from the scrap sale. They ran when they saw the railway and police officials arriving after the train stopped,' Brijesh Chandra Tiwari, SHO Gomti Nagar, said. Initially, the case was registered under Sections 151 and 153 of the Railway Act. Later, charges were expanded to include Sections 303(2), 317(2), and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Both accused are first-time offenders as per initial records. Police are verifying their backgrounds in their respective home districts, Muzaffarpur in Bihar and Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh. The search for the third accused, Raj Babu, is ongoing.
