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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
SCR increases sleeper coaches in six trains
Hyderabad: South Central Railway (SCR) has decided to increase sleeper coaches on select routes from Sept 23. The move comes after TOI reported on July 21 that SCR had sleeper class coaches on long-distance trains impacting thousands of daily travellers. The additional coaches will be attached to the Secunderabad-Bhubaneswar (train no. 17016/17015) Vishaka Express, Hyderabad-Mumbai (22731/22732) superfast express, and Hyderabad-Mumbai (12701/12702) Hussain Sagar superfast express. The 12 additional coaches across the six trains would accommodate over 1,000 more passengers in sleeper class daily. TOI's report earlier had highlighted that several superfast express trains reduced sleeper coaches from 10-12 to merely three to six. On the other hand, AC coaches were increased from about 6 to 12, making it tough for passengers to secure a berth. You Can Also Check: Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad According to SCR, the standard coach composition of the Linke-Hofmann-Busch (LHB), a German rake, is 22 coaches, where the minimum number of sleeper coaches will be six. However, Hussain Sagar express was running with 18 coaches, due to platform constraints at Mumbai CSMT terminal. "Since the train is not running with standard rules, it is now proposed to increase the sleeper coaches from two to four. Similarly, the number of sleeper coaches in Visakha express will be increased from three to six," said a senior SCR official.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
ThunderPlus opens second franchise-based EV charging station in Hyderabad
ThunderPlus, an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider, has opened its second franchise-based ultra-fast EV charging station at Necklace Road, Hyderabad, in partnership with South Central Railway. The station is part of the company's broader strategy to scale its EV infrastructure network in urban and semi-urban locations. ThunderPlus now operates over 200 charging hubs across India, supplying more than 10 megawatt-hours of energy daily and powering over 4,000 EVs, according to company figures. This translates to an estimated reduction of 35 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions per day. The new station was inaugurated by ThunderPlus CEO Rajeev YSR and attended by representatives from State Bank of India, including S Madhan and Santosh, along with Arvind Kompelli, the company's second Titanium Franchisee. Commenting on the partnership model, Kompelli said, 'The Assured Business Guarantee programme by ThunderPlus gave us the trust and confidence to invest in this sunrise EV industry. Their technical backing and revenue assurance have made this journey seamless.' Vishal Arjun, Divisional Commercial Manager, Secunderabad Division, Ministry of Railways, stated that the success of an earlier collaboration at the Hitec City MMTS station led to further engagements. 'Usage exceeding five hours per day convinced us of their operational and commercial capability. We are now partnering with them to replicate similar models across other railway premises in Hyderabad,' he said. Station features and franchise model The newly launched facility features 120 kW ultra-fast charging bays, which can be scaled up to 480 kW based on demand. It incorporates dynamic load-sharing technology, 24x7 uptime through centralised digital monitoring, and is positioned to serve the Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, and Secunderabad areas. ThunderPlus has also invited entrepreneurs to join its franchise programme. With an investment starting at ₹20 lakh, the model offers a full technical setup, centralised operations and maintenance support, and a structured revenue model with business guarantees. As part of its future plans, ThunderPlus aims to shift its charging stations from conventional power sources to renewable energy. The company is pursuing power purchase agreements (PPAs) for solar integration to reduce its environmental impact and enhance sustainability.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
ThunderPlus opens second franchise-based EV charging station in Hyderabad
ThunderPlus, an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider, has opened its second franchise-based ultra-fast EV charging station at Necklace Road, Hyderabad, in partnership with South Central Railway. The station is part of the company's broader strategy to scale its EV infrastructure network in urban and semi-urban locations. ThunderPlus now operates over 200 charging hubs across India, supplying more than 10 megawatt-hours of energy daily and powering over 4,000 EVs, according to company figures. This translates to an estimated reduction of 35 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions per day. The new station was inaugurated by ThunderPlus CEO Rajeev YSR and attended by representatives from State Bank of India, including S Madhan and Santosh, along with Arvind Kompelli, the company's second Titanium Franchisee. Commenting on the partnership model, Kompelli said, 'The Assured Business Guarantee programme by ThunderPlus gave us the trust and confidence to invest in this sunrise EV industry. Their technical backing and revenue assurance have made this journey seamless.' Vishal Arjun, Divisional Commercial Manager, Secunderabad Division, Ministry of Railways, stated that the success of an earlier collaboration at the Hitec City MMTS station led to further engagements. 'Usage exceeding five hours per day convinced us of their operational and commercial capability. We are now partnering with them to replicate similar models across other railway premises in Hyderabad,' he said. Station features and franchise model The newly launched facility features 120 kW ultra-fast charging bays, which can be scaled up to 480 kW based on demand. It incorporates dynamic load-sharing technology, 24x7 uptime through centralised digital monitoring, and is positioned to serve the Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, and Secunderabad areas. ThunderPlus has also invited entrepreneurs to join its franchise programme. With an investment starting at ₹20 lakh, the model offers a full technical setup, centralised operations and maintenance support, and a structured revenue model with business guarantees. As part of its future plans, ThunderPlus aims to shift its charging stations from conventional power sources to renewable energy. The company is pursuing power purchase agreements (PPAs) for solar integration to reduce its environmental impact and enhance sustainability.
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Business
- New Indian Express
SCR's AP divisions post strong Q1 freight growth; Guntakal, Guntur lead in revenue surge
VIJAYAWADA: Railway divisions in Andhra Pradesh under the South Central Railway (SCR) -- Vijayawada (BZA), Guntakal (GTL), and Guntur (GNT) -- have reported a robust performance in freight loading and revenue for the first quarter (April-June) of the fiscal year 2025-26, showcasing significant growth. According to data, the SCR achieved a total freight loading of 14.883 MTs, marking an 11% increase compared to 13.45 MTs in the same period last year. Freight revenue saw a positive uptick, reaching Rs 1,473.71 crore, a 3% rise from Rs 1,421.76 crore in April-June 2024-25. The Vijayawada division led the charge, handling 10.292 MTs of freight, a 3% increase from 9.985 MTs in the previous year. Despite the growth in loading, its revenue dipped by 6%, totalling Rs 1,084.81 crore compared to Rs 1,158.20 crore last year. Key commodities driving Vijayawada's performance included coal, cement, iron ore, food grains, fertilisers, and petroleum products. Guntakal division posted an impressive 36% surge in freight loading, handling 3.678 MTs compared to 2.692 MTs in the prior year. This growth translated into a remarkable 46% increase in revenue, reaching Rs 270.19 crore from Rs 184.93 crore. Meanwhile, the Guntur division recorded an 18% rise in freight loading, with 0.913 MTs compared to 0.773 MTs last year, and a stellar 51% jump in revenue, from Rs 78.63 crore to Rs 118.71 crore. Both Guntakal and Guntur divisions handled cement, food grains, raw materials for steel plants and containers. Officials attribute the success to improved logistics, infrastructure, and strategic focus on commodities.
The Hindu
6 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
PCCM reviews progress of Amrit Bharat Station works
South Central Railway (SCR) , Principal Chief Commercial Manager (PCCM), N. Ramesh, reviewed the freight performance, status of Amrit Bharat station works and ticket checking performance with the SCR officers on Thursday. Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) Narendra A. Patil and Senior Divisional Commercial Manager Vavilapalli Rambabu along with other officers explained the progress of the works taken up under the Amrit Bharat Stations in Vijayawada division. Mr. Narendra A. Patil said that of the total 15 goods sheds, works of five sheds will complete by the end of this year, and works of the remaining sheds are under progress. The PCCM said that the modernisation works will enhance cargo handling efficiency and boost freight revenue. He appreciated the progress made by the Vijayawada division in regards to station redevelopment and the goods sheds. Mr. Ramesh asked the officers to expedite the works related to construction of approach roads, installation of CCTVs, cover over the platform, labour facilities at the goods sheds and passenger amenities at the stations. He also interacted with the ticket checking squads and reviewed the performance of the Commercial department staff. He directed the officers concerned to respond to the complaints received through 'Rail Madad'. Additional DRMs P.E. Edwin and Konda Srinivasa Rao, Divisional Commercial Managers K. Sambasiva Rao, D. Satyanarayana and other officers participated in the meeting.
