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Railway Ministry understated its working expenditure in 2022-23: CAG Report
New Delhi: Railway’s total earnings and expenditure from its operations when compared with its cross subsidising records showed that it understated its expenditure in the financial year 2022-23 by more than 5,000…
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Indian Railways introduces discounted ‘Round Trip Package’ for festive season travel
New Delhi: To avoid rush by ensuring hassle-free ticket booking experience during the upcoming peak festive seasons, the Ministry of Railways on Saturday said that it has decided to formulate a ‘Round…
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Train ticket purchased from counter can be cancelled online: Railway Minister
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said a passenger, who has bought physical ticket from the ticket counter can cancel it online through the IRCTC website or 139, but one…
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90% reduction in train accidents in almost 20 years: Railway Minister
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday said train accidents have come down from 698 in 2005-06 to 73 today, showing a remarkable 90 per cent reduction with a laser sharp…
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New Delhi stampede: AAP, TMC slam govt, demand railway minister’s resignation
The Aam Aadmi Party, Sunday, February 16, demanded adequate compensation for the victims of the stampede at New Delhi railway station as it accused the government of trying to cover up the…
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Jharkhand: 2 killed, 20 injured as 18 coaches of Mumbai-Howrah Mail derailed
Jamshedpur: Two persons were killed and 20 injured as at least 18 coaches of the Howrah-Mumbai Mail derailed in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharsawan district early on Tuesday, officials said. The accident occurred at 3.45…
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Bengaluru to get Circular Rail Network worth Rs 23K cr, says Somanna
Bengaluru: Union Minister of State for Railways and Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, on Saturday announced that the Central government is taking up the Circular Rail Network project in Bengaluru at an approximate…
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Bengal rail accident: PM Modi speaks to officials; Railway Minister to reach site
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to the Railways officials and taken stock of the situation after the Sealdah-bound Kanchanjunga Express was hit by a goods train in West Bengal…
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1,761 loco pilots failed breathalyser test in last five years: Vaishnaw
New Delhi: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday informed the Rajya Sabha that 1,761 loco pilots failed breathalyser test in the last five years and were subjected to disciplinary action as per…
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Vande Bharat trains in Kashmir soon: Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi: Vande Bharat services are expected to be introduced in Srinagar within this financial year after the Jammu-Srinagar line becomes functional, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said here on Thursday. He said…
