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Chennai, Vijayawada stations meets energy demands via solar power
Chennai Central railway station and Vijayawada railway station are meeting their electricity requirements through solar power.
As per the Railway Ministry, it is meeting its electricity requirements via the solar energy produced at Vijayawada railway station in Andhra Pradesh and Dr MG Ramachandran Central railway station in Chennai. The railway is striving at reducing carbon emissions and contributing to the conservation of the environment by using a renewable source of energy. The railways are meeting their energy demands via photovoltaic panels installed at stati..
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..
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