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Lokesh, Pemmasani lay foundation for ₹142-crore Nidamarru railway overbridge in Mangalagiri

Lokesh, Pemmasani lay foundation for ₹142-crore Nidamarru railway overbridge in Mangalagiri

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Minister for Education and Information Technology Nara Lokesh and Union Minister of State for Rural Development Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar lay the foundation stone for a railway overbridge at Nidamarru in Mangalagiri, Guntur district, on Wednesday. X/@JaiTDP | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Commuters travelling between Mangalagiri, Amaravati and Tadikonda in Guntur district are set to gain from better connectivity with the construction of a railway overbridge (ROB) at Nidamarru, a long-pending project aimed at easing traffic congestion and reducing travel time. Andhra Pradesh Minister for Education and Information Technology Nara Lokesh, along with Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, on Wednesday (June 17, 2026) laid the foundation stone for the ROB at railway level crossing gate No. 14 on the Mangalagiri-Nidamarru road in the Namburu-Mangalagiri railway section. మంగళగిరి ప్రజలు ఎంతోకాలంగా ఎదురుచూస్తున్న నిడమర్రు రైల్వే ఓవర్ బ్రిడ్జి(ఆర్వోబీ) నిర్మాణానికి కేంద్ర మంత్రి పెమ్మసాని చంద్రశేఖర్ తో కలిసి విద్య, ఐటీ శాఖల మంత్రి నారా లోకేష్ శంకుస్థాపన చేశారు. శిలాఫలకాన్ని ఆవిష్కరించారు.#Managalagiri#NaraLokesh#AndhraPradeshpic.twitter.com/S2wGG4FXmG — Telugu Desam Party (@JaiTDP) June 17, 2026 The ₹142-crore project is expected to provide a permanent solution …

Railway Board approves new route for Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express

Railway Board approves new route for Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express

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2 min readJun 16, 2026 05:01 PM IST Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express: The Railway Board has approved a new route for Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express train. Flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 26, 2025, the semi-high-speed train began regular operations on May 27, 2025. It is being maintained and operated by the Western Railway (WR) zone. Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Route Currently, the Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express runs via Viramgam-Surendranagar-Rajkot-Jetalsar-Junagarh. In a letter issued to Western Railway on June 8, 2026, the Railway Board stated: “Ministry of Railways desires that 26901/26902 Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express should be operated via Botad-Jetalsar-Junagarh instead of its existing route via Viramgam-Surendranagar-Rajkot-Jetalsar-Junagarh.” It also directed the zonal railway to implement the revised route from the commencement of the Advance Reservation Period (ARP) or the no-booking date, whichever is earlier. Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express: Distance, Travel Time At present, the Sabarmati-Veraval Vande Bharat Express covers a distance of 438 km in 07:00 hrs. However, on its revised route, the train will take 06:50 hrs to cover the entire route. …

Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells

Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells

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Patna, Police fired tear gas shells and took recourse to lathi-charge when a mob disrupted railway traffic on the outskirts of Patna, alleging a lack of an adequate number of trains for a competitive exam, a top official said on Sunday. Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells According to Amresh Kumar, the Inspector General in charge of the Railway Protection Force for East Central Zone, which covers a major part of Bihar, trouble erupted around midnight when “more than 200 young men, posing as students appearing for competitive exams” turned up at the Pataliputra station. “Trains had been ferrying students to various parts of the state for the exams of the Excise Department scheduled on Sunday. The troublemakers alleged that arrangements were inadequate and squatted on the tracks, demanding a special train that could help them reach their destination in time,” the IG said. The IG, who had rushed to the spot along with a contingent of RPF and GRP, said that the police informed the Railway …

Mob disrupts Railway traffic near Patna; police resort to lathi-charge, fire tear gas shells

Southern Railway highlights 2025-26 achievements; rollout includes Amrit Bharat and MEMU services

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Chennai, The Southern Railway on Sunday highlighted its achievements from last financial year, which was marked by major expansion of services across Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka The expansion included the rollout of 23 new train services originating from or terminating in Tamil Nadu alone, alongside 14 in Kerala and five in Karnataka, with several shared services benefiting more than one state. Southern Railway highlights 2025-26 achievements; rollout includes Amrit Bharat and MEMU services Chief spokesperson of Southern Railway S N Narain, in a statement, said new trains were introduced, existing trains extended to new destinations, frequencies enhanced, and hundreds of additional stops added along established routes during the same period. “Among the most significant introductions were new Amrit Bharat Express trains linking the southern tip of the country with eastern and northern India, the new Jalpaiguri–Nagercoil and New Jalpaiguri–Tiruchirappalli Amrit Bharat Expresses launched on 17 January 2026”, he said, adding, “the Podanur–Dhanbad Amrit Bharat Express flagged off on 11 March 2026, weaving together communities across the entire eastern seaboard”. For local commuters, he said …

Over 5,200 road users counselled during railway safety campaign in Solapur Division

Over 5,200 road users counselled during railway safety campaign in Solapur Division

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The Solapur Division of Central Railway observed International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) 2026 on June 9 with a wide-ranging safety awareness campaign across several railway sections, including Solapur-Wadi, Solapur-Daund, Kurduvadi-Latur and Kurduvadi-Miraj, an official statement said. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Western Railway revises timetable for 48 trains from June 15, check details here

Western Railway revises timetable for 48 trains from June 15, check details here

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Passengers travelling on several long-distance trains via the Konkan Railway route will need to check their schedules carefully this monsoon season. According to Western Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Vineet Abhishek, the revised schedule will remain effective from June 15 to October 20 Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Central Railway steps up anti-plastic, sustainability drive ahead of World Environment Day | Mumbai News

Central Railway steps up anti-plastic, sustainability drive ahead of World Environment Day | Mumbai News

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3 min readMumbaiMay 31, 2026 08:30 PM IST Ahead of World Environment Day on June 5, Central Railway has intensified its environmental awareness and anti-plastic campaign across stations, workshops and railway divisions, focusing on waste segregation, reduction of single-use plastics and sustainable practices. The campaign, launched on May 15 across Central Railway’s five divisions, has involved railway staff, passengers, vendors, NGOs and schoolchildren through seminars, workshops, street plays, awareness rallies and inspections at railway premises. “Central Railway remains committed to sustainable infrastructure reforms and appeals to passengers to actively support efforts to keep railway premises free of single-use plastics,” said Dr. Swapnil Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer, Central Railway. As part of the initiative, Mumbai Division carried out checks at station vendor stalls to reinforce the ban on single-use plastics and encouraged vendors to switch to biodegradable alternatives. Public announcement systems at stations were also used to advise commuters to carry reusable water bottles instead of purchasing packaged water bottles. A major focus of the campaign has been the use of Plastic Bottle Crushing Machines …

One-year-old girl kidnapped from Pune railway station area rescued within 16 hours, 3 detained

One-year-old girl kidnapped from Pune railway station area rescued within 16 hours, 3 detained

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2 min readPuneUpdated: May 31, 2026 07:08 PM IST A one-ear old girl who was abducted from the Pune railway station area on Saturday night was rescued safely within 16 hours from Daund following a joint operation of the Pune City Crime Branch and the Bundgarden police. Three suspects, including a woman, were detained and the police said they were probing whether trafficking was the motive behind abduction. According to police, the incident occurred at around 9.15 pm on Saturday near Datta Mandir in the Pune railway station area. The family were sleeping in an open space along with their one-year-old daughter when unidentified persons kidnapped the child. After realising that the child was missing, the family rushed to the Bundgarden police station. A case of kidnapping was registered at Bundgarden police station.T eams from the Crime Branch and Bundgarden police launched a joint investigation.Investigators examined more than 65 CCTV cameras from the railway station premises and surrounding areas. During the scrutiny of footage, police zeroed in on woman and man suspected to have kidnapped …

Three injured after tin shed collapses during redevelopment work at Charbagh Railway Station

Three injured after tin shed collapses during redevelopment work at Charbagh Railway Station

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At least three people, including passengers and a TTE, were injured after a portion of a tin shed collapsed at Platform No. 5 of Charbagh Railway Station during redevelopment work. Railway officials temporarily halted movement on the affected platform as rescue and debris clearance operations were carried out Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

General coach of Jaynagar-Udhna Express gutted in fire at Madhubani railway station

General coach of Jaynagar-Udhna Express gutted in fire at Madhubani railway station

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A fire broke out in a general coach of the Jaynagar-Udhna Express at Madhubani railway station in Bihar on Thursday, completely gutting the compartment. No casualties were reported as the train was stationed for maintenance, while railway authorities have ordered a probe into the incident Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link