Vizag Station Footbridge Closed for Construction Work
Visakhapatnam's Waltair Division has temporarily closed the south-end foot overbridge (FOB) adjacent to Gate No. 3 at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. The closure facilitates the extension of the bridge to provide access to Platforms 6, 7 and 8 as part of vital infrastructure upgrades.Passengers are advised to use the two remaining foot overbridges and station lifts to access platforms during construction. To ensure smooth passenger flow, station staff are on hand to assist and manage crowds, reducing potential inconvenience.The divisional railway manager is closely overseeing the project, whi..
Mizoram’s Capital Aizawl Now Connected by Railline
The final stretch of the Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge railway line in Mizoram, extending 33.86 kilometres from Hortoki to Sairang, has been granted safety clearance by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS). This completes a 51.38‑kilometre project that brings rail connectivity directly to Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram.The CRS conducted a comprehensive inspection from 6 to 10 June 2025, including speed trials at 35, 50, 80 and 110 km/h to ensure track stability and safety. The line has now been authorised to operate public passenger and freight services at speeds of up to 90 km/h o..
Oberoi Group Launches ‘Elements by Oberoi’ Sustainability Framework
The Oberoi Group has launched a comprehensive environmental and social responsibility initiative, ‘Elements by Oberoi’, setting ambitious targets to make its luxury hotels significantly more sustainable by 2030. Guided by the core principles of Earth, Water and Air, the framework underlines the hotel chain’s commitment to embedding sustainability into all aspects of its operations.Key objectives by 2030 include:Recycling 100 per cent of wastewater and reducing fresh-water use per occupied room by 20 per centSourcing 50 per cent of electricity from renewable sourcesShifting transport fl..
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