PM Modi Launches NamO Bharat Train in RRTS Milestone
India's transportation landscape reached a milestone as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sahibabad to Modi Nagar North section of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS). The event featured the symbolic flagging off of the NamO Bharat train, signalling a leap towards advanced and efficient rail connectivity.
The recently opened corridor is a pivotal segment of the RRTS project, designed to revolutionise urban transportation. Linking Sahibabad to Modi Nagar North, it promises improved connectivity and reduced travel time. The inauguration underscores the government's commi..
PM Modi Inaugurates RRTS Sahibabad-Modi Nagar Section
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sahibabad to Modi Nagar North section of the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS), marking a significant milestone in India's transportation infrastructure. The event also saw the official flagging off of the NamO Bharat train, symbolising the country's commitment to advancing rapid and efficient rail connectivity.
The newly opened corridor is part of the RRTS project, a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionising urban transportation. The Sahibabad-Modi Nagar North section is expected to enhance connectivity and reduce travel time b..
Kanpur, Meerut Metro corridor to transform urban transportation by 2025
Both the UP Metro Rail Corporation (UPMRC) and the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) are gearing up to launch fully operational Metro corridors in Kanpur and Meerut by 2024-25.
The North-South corridor, spanning 23.8 km and connecting 21 stations from IIT Kanpur to Naubasta, is anticipated to serve approximately 1.5 lakh commuters daily. Simultaneously, the 23 km North-South corridor from Modipuram to Meerut South in Meerut district is expected to witness footfall ranging from 70,000 to one lakh. The Meerut Metro, operating along RapidX on the same track, is slated ..
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..