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A mangled coach of the Puri-Hardwar Utkal Express train being hauled off the tracks by a crane at the accident site in Khatauli near Muzaffarnagar. (Photo: PTI)

Railway Board member, GM sent on leave after Utkal Express derailment

Was maintenance work being done on the tracks without following guidelines?

21 Aug 2017 2:02 AM

Workers repairing the rail track after the Puri-Haridwar Utkal Express train derailed in Khatauli near Muzaffarnagar. (Photo: PTI)

Repair work without permission may be reason for train mishap; Railways to probe

A probe will ascertain if work was being carried out on the tracks and if so, whether the rules had been followed.

20 Aug 2017 7:01 PM

The minister said he was monitoring the situation closely and that restoration of tracks was his top priority. (Photo: PTI/File)

Won't allow laxity in ops by Railway Board: Suresh Prabhu on UP train derailment

Over 23 people died and 156 were injured after 14 coaches of the Utkal Express derailed near Muzaffarnagar.

20 Aug 2017 1:18 PM

A horde of commuters trying to get inside the train’s general compartment during peak hours.

Coaches might undergo ‘people trial’ before run

Some officials strongly believe that there should be trials with passengers during peak hours and the train must be introduced only after that.

09 Jul 2017 1:34 AM

Sources said the clean-up marshals plan of BMC inspired the CR’s Mumbai division to customise the plan for its railway line.

CR to follow in BMC footsteps, post clean-up marshals

The CR plans to send a proposal to the Railway Board (RB) in which marshals will be outsourced.

19 May 2017 3:11 AM

Rajdhani and August Kranti currently originate from Mumbai Central, which might be changed to Dadar.

Rajdhani, August Kranti might run from Dadar station

Long-distance trains up to Dadar often cause interference causing local trains to get delayed by 15-20 minutes at peak hours.

11 May 2017 1:48 AM

The Board will also look at ways to increase revenue.

Railway board to review CR, WR ‘s last 6 mths performance

The CR and WR punctuality had gone down to almost 82 per cent and 90 per cent respectively, raising red flags among Mumbai officials.

06 May 2017 2:58 AM

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu. (Photo: File)

Let's address punctuality, safety issues: Prabhu to rail staff

The Railway Minister was speaking at the 62nd Annual Railway National Award Function-2017 held at Sri Sathya Sai Sowbhagyam in Naya Raipur.

23 Apr 2017 10:58 AM

Medha will be the first locally manufactured suburban train to run under the Make In India initiative.

Medha train to run on WR line, Rail Board nod awaited

The Medha has undergone stationary trials in Virar and Mumbai Central and the running trials on the Kasara section.

02 Feb 2017 5:19 AM

The AC train has been kept at Kurla car shed since its arrival in the city. (Representational Image)

WR writes to Railway Board seeking AC train, lying unused

The electrical department has been trying to work out kinks found in the train’s software.

14 Jan 2017 3:24 AM

Rajdhani Express to be turned into an advertisements on wheels

The railways expects revenue of Rs 67 lakh per month from these advertisements.

11 Dec 2016 4:25 AM

A railway official on the condition of anonymity said, “We will check the Harbour and the Trans-Harbour line, so there will be an inspection in small sections by each of our three teams.

Central Railway to hold safety checks for tracks, car sheds

Three teams consisting of senior officials will make these inspections and the final report will be sent to the Railway Board in Delhi.

05 Dec 2016 6:45 AM

The Spanish coaches are less wider than Indian coaches because Indian Broad Gauge is wider than Iberian gauge.

Talgo run in India hits safety panel’s hurdles

The railway safety body has questioned the Railway Board on how trials were conducted without its permission.

14 Nov 2016 2:10 AM

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