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Union railways minister Piyush Goyal had announced that the Parel-Elphinstone Road Bridge would be built by the Army in a record time of three months.

No freebies for Army on locals

Rlys asks Army to adjust tickets cost in expenditure for 3 FOBs.

09 Nov 2017 2:33 AM

Officials say glitches are being resolved steadily

The Central Railway (CR) had been struggling with the same AC train for nearly a year, which was later handed over to the WR in January this year.

05 Nov 2017 1:58 AM

The 500 AC train services will be on the fast line and also the 5th and 6th line that is expected to be available by then.

500 AC services to be on track by 2019 end

40 air-conditioned rakes will be ordered in Jan.

05 Nov 2017 1:56 AM

The personnel, however, must be in uniform.

Rlys allows cops to travel for free

The Railway Protection Force was allowed to fine Mumbai police personnel for travelling without ticket.

03 Nov 2017 6:34 AM

Coal Minister Piyush Goyal made a fervent appeal to the employees of CIL to work towards meeting production targets of 2018 and 2020.

Goyal exhorts Coal India employees to meet targets

CIL has set a production target of 600 MT by 2018 and one billion tonnes by 2020.

02 Nov 2017 1:51 PM

23 commuters lost their lives after a stampede erupted on September 29 on a FOB at Elphinstone station.

Elphinstone soil quality concerns Army: Source

Sources said that both Currey Road and Ambivli stations would have only extensions to the existing FOBs and not completely new bridges.

01 Nov 2017 1:46 AM

Mahatma Gandhi’s mural at Churchgate has been a hit with the commuters.

AC local to be decked up with art

The WR is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the AC train receives all the fanfare it deserves as promised by Mr Goyal.

30 Oct 2017 2:35 AM

The Railways is looking to invest over USD 150 billion over the next five years which would help create one million additional jobs, minister Piyush Goyal has said. (Photo: ANI)

Goyal trying to give Railways 'new direction', to create 1 mn jobs in 5 years

Railways can play an important role in 'aggressively pursuing' government agenda to provide safe and comfortable travel, he said.

29 Oct 2017 4:46 PM

Soon, Bengaluru will have its own network of rush hour trains. (Photo: Representational)

Bengaluru to have its own network of subruban trains: Goyal

Idea was suggested to him by senior BJP leader Ananth Kumar before he became rail minister, says Goyal.

27 Oct 2017 5:51 PM

Indian Railways has started its National Solar Mission.

Indian Railways launches its first set of solar plants in Delhi

Project part of govt's National Solar Mission in which Railways plans to commission 1,000 MWp solar plants.

27 Oct 2017 4:22 PM

The cost of a ticket of the AC train is likely to be closer to the fare of Delhi Metro.

Get ready for a cool ride, AC train to run from January 1

The AC train has now become a controversial topic within the city due to the delays in the launch.

26 Oct 2017 6:08 AM

Sachin allots Rs 2 crore from MP fund for FOB revamp

In fact, the status of FOBs was changed from ‘amenities’ to ‘necessities’ in first meeting held by Mr Goyal a day after tragedy.

24 Oct 2017 12:54 AM

The railways has started the exercise of an internal audit through which 50 mail and express trains will be upgraded to super-fast services. (Photo: File/Representational)

Travel time of 500 long distance trains to be cut short by up to 2 hours: Railways

The new timetable will also provide each railway division two to four hours for maintenance works.

20 Oct 2017 7:36 PM

The Power Ministry said a detailed plan has been implemented from Wednesday to ensure sufficient supply of coal to power plants. (Representational Image)

Power Ministry kicks off plan to push coal supplies to power plants

There were fears of power outages in the festive season because of critical coal shortage at power plants.

18 Oct 2017 7:43 PM

Trains and stations to smell of pine, lemongrass

Objection raised by railway minister Goyal over ‘unpleasant’ smell.

10 Oct 2017 1:56 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP National President Amit shah and his son Jay and daughter in law Rishita during their wedding reception in New Delhi (Photo: PTI)

Allegations baseless, Amit Shah's son to sue website for Rs 100 cr: Goyal

The report alleged that Jay's company turnover increased 16,000 times over in the year after Amit Shah became BJP party president.

08 Oct 2017 6:45 PM

Railways ends VIP culture, no gifts, travel privileges for senior officials

All senior officials have to relieve all the railway staff who have been engaged as domestic help in their homes.

08 Oct 2017 12:31 PM

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal had earlier announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of each of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh for the grievously injured and Rs 50,000 for those with minor injuries. (Photo: PTI)

Elphinstone stampede: Western Railway offered Rs 1.36 crore exgratia to kin of victims

Western Railway is offering assistance to the kin of the deceased as well as to the injured passengers in claiming the compensation.

07 Oct 2017 8:31 AM

This is not what I voted for in 2014

Nobody could have seen this coming after that stupendous, sweeping BJP win in the last general elections.

07 Oct 2017 12:18 AM

Goyal calls for innovation in rail safety, says money no bar

Railways is embarking on a massive programme to ensure safety of the entire network

06 Oct 2017 5:29 PM

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