Andheri station soon to be a railopolis

IRSDC to redevelop Mumbai's Andheri railway station

Mumbai's Andheri station is being redeveloped by Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation (IRSDC) as a part of its drive to develop railway stations across the country.

IRSDC will redevelop Andheri Railway Station in a phased manner; the total area of redevelopment is 4.31 acres, out of which 2.1 acres is for Phase 1 construction, and the rest is for the Phase 2 construction. Rs 218 crores is the project cost for Phase 1 redevelopment.

S K Lohia, MD & CEO, IRSDC, told ..

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..

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..