Rs.5 bn for rail coach factory in Latur
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

Rs.5 bn for rail coach factory in Latur

An investment of Rs 5 bn has been set aside for the proposed rail coach factory in Latur, which is said to be a total game-changer for the state. The progress of work on the Marathwada coach factory, Latur and Pune Metro projects have also been discussed. With 44 suburban trains running between...

An investment of Rs 5 bn has been set aside for the proposed rail coach factory in Latur, which is said to be a total game-changer for the state. The progress of work on the Marathwada coach factory, Latur and Pune Metro projects have also been discussed. With 44 suburban trains running between Pune and Lonavala, a new diesel multiple unit has been reportedly introduced at Daund. At present, Pune has 250 trains including 50 freight trains.

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RVNL doubles Washimbe Bhalwani section of Daund-Gulbarga project

Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) has doubled the 26.33 km Washimbe Bhalwani section of the Daund-Gulbarga doubling project. The Golden Quadrilateral route will see a significant capacity increase as a result of this project.

On 26 and 27 Oct 2021, Shri Manoj Arora, Commissioner of Railway Safety Central Circle, Mumbai, inspected doubling work in the Washimbe Bhalwani section of the Daund-Gulbarga doubling project.

The project included 65 bridges, three new station buildings at Jeur, Pophlaj, and Washimbe stations, and four new electronic interlockings. With the completion o..

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Andhra train crash: CRS report implies avoidable accident

Railway safety experts, loco pilot associations, and trade union representatives attributed primary blame for the collision of two trains in the Waltair Division of the East Coast Railway, which resulted in 17 fatalities, to senior railway operating officials. They referred to the October 29, 2023, train accident.

According to the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) report, it was found that three trains had overrun two defective signals before the accident. It was alleged that senior operating officials had overlooked these signals. The collision occurred when Train No. 08504 (VSKP-R..

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Infrastructure Transport

Railways Calls for Bids for Varanasi Division Projects

Indian Railways has initiated the bidding process for various infrastructure projects in the Varanasi division. These projects aim to enhance rail connectivity and modernise facilities in the region, bolstering local transportation and economic growth.

The projects include the construction of new railway lines, upgrades to existing tracks, and improvements in station infrastructure across Varanasi division. This initiative is part of Indian Railways' ongoing efforts to modernise and expand its network, catering to increasing passenger and freight demands.

The bidding process invi..

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