Kolkata Metro's Orange Line Nearing Full Operation by 24th December

Railway Board DG surveys Kolkata Metro stretches

The Director General (Safety) of Railway Board, Braj Mohan Agrawal, conducted an inspection of the Esplanade-Howrah Maidan stretch of the Green Line and the Esplanade to Mahanayak Uttam Kumar stretch of the Blue Line of Kolkata Metro. This was done as part of passenger safety surveillance measures.

Prior to the inspection, Agrawal held a high-level meeting with all principal heads of departments of Metro Railway, in the presence of General Manager P Uday Kumar Reddy, to evaluate various safety measures, according to a statement by Metro Railway.

Apart from the inspection, he ..

Kolkata Metro Embraces UPI for Ticketing System

Kolkata Metro is set to revolutionise its ticketing system by integrating Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology. This move aims to streamline the ticketing process and enhance commuter convenience. The initiative is a part of the metro's efforts to embrace digitalization and cater to the evolving needs of passengers in the digital age.

The UPI-based ticketing system will allow passengers to purchase tickets seamlessly using their smartphones. By leveraging UPI, commuters can make transactions directly from their bank accounts, eliminating the need for physical cash or cards. This ..

Kolkata metro introduces upi-based ticketing for green line

The Kolkata Metro is set to introduce a new ticketing system based on Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for its Green Line. This initiative aims to enhance the commuter experience by offering a convenient and cashless payment option for metro tickets.

The UPI-based ticketing system will enable passengers to purchase metro tickets using their smartphones, eliminating the need for physical tokens or smart cards. Commuters can simply download the metro's mobile app, link their UPI-enabled bank account, and seamlessly pay for their tickets digitally.

This digital ticketing solution is..

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..