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Indian Railways Celebrates 100 Vande Bharat
Indian Railways has reached a significant milestone with the operation of 100 Vande Bharat Express trains, linking 250 districts across India. This achievement underscores the railway's commitment to modernization and connectivity enhancement throughout the nation. The Vande Bharat Express, also known as Train 18, represents a leap forward in terms of speed, comfort, and efficiency in India's railway system.
These trains, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including Wi-Fi, GPS-based passenger information systems, and onboard catering services, offer passengers a premium travel ..
Indian Railways Straightens Tracks for Faster Trains
In a bid to accelerate train speeds and enhance railway infrastructure, Indian Railways has embarked on a project to straighten sharp curves along the tracks between Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore. The initiative, launched on Monday, aims to facilitate smoother journeys and potentially increase the maximum speed of trains on these routes.
According to Manish Thapliyal, the Divisional Railway Manager of Thiruvananthapuram, the project focuses on improving track geometry without the need for land acquisition, thus expediting the process. Our goal is to alleviate sharp curves, allowing ..
Indian Railways seeks inspiration from Swiss Excellence in Rail Tech
Indian Railways is looking to draw inspiration from the Swiss Railways playbook, with plans to engage in collaborative efforts to glean insights into best practices and methodologies. According to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, the collaboration will encompass a broad spectrum of knowledge, ranging from the hub-and-spoke model to advanced tunneling technology.
In a recent interview at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, Minister Vaishnaw underscored the potential for mutual learning and cooperation with Switzerland in both contemporary and traditional railway technologies. He ..
Jindal Subunit supplies 50 tonne of high-end stainless steel.
Jindal Stainless Ltd. (JSL) has supplied 50 tonne of high-end stainless steel grade for 12 coaches of the Indian Railways' Vande Metro train project. The stainless steel is to be of 21LN grade. The 201LN stainless steel grade is corrosion-resistant, higher in strength, and durable. The company stated that should the railways decide to go with the high-end grade for the future Vande Metro train sets or for the underframes, they will provide more material. The Integral Coach Factory (ICF) in Chennai produced the first Vande Metro train, which was presented by the Indian Railways. The Vande Bhara..
Kerala Strongly Opposes Closure of Palakkad Railway Division
Amidst growing speculation regarding the central government's contemplation of shutting down the Palakkad Railway Division, Kerala has emerged as a staunch opponent of such a move. The state's Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, has vehemently expressed Kerala's dissent through a formal letter addressed to the Railway Ministry. In the missive, Kerala underscores the Palakkad Railway Division's pivotal significance in maintaining crucial transportation links within the state. Situated strategically in the southern part of Kerala, the division serves as a vital artery facilitating the smooth movem..
