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Superfast ticketing | Indian Railways new reservation system

Superfast ticketing | Indian Railways new reservation system

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For years, the ticketing interface of the Indian Railways has drawn persistent complaints, often accused of being slow, bugs-infested and unreliable. So much so that the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), which powers e-ticketing through its website, regularly finds itself on the defensive in the court of social media. “At peak hour of ticket booking, say 8 am, it’s pure luck if the booking request goes through at first attempt,” says Avik Banerjee, a Kolkata-based medical representative who travels frequently by train within West Bengal. “The queues at the counters are slow, the server is sometimes down, and by the time it restarts, confirmed tickets are sold out.” This is a familiar pain point for anyone who has ever tried booking a railway ticket in India. That, at last, is about to change. Read Full Story 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 …

Vaccuum, magnetic fields: Vaishnaw explains how ‘hyperloop’ pods would work to ferry people at superfast speeds

Vaccuum, magnetic fields: Vaishnaw explains how ‘hyperloop’ pods would work to ferry people at superfast speeds

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Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspected the Hyperloop test track at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras in Tamil Nadu’s Chennai on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The entire electronics of the country’s hyperloop project will be developed at ICF in Chennai, Ashwini Vaishnaw said.(Sansad TV) While interacting with mediapersons, the Union Minister explained how the project will function. He was standing in front of the tube, which will function as the ‘track’ for the Hyperloop pods to operate on. Also read: RBI issues statement on ₹2,100 crore accounting error at IndusInd Bank “Hyperloop is basically like a tube…There will be a vaccuum inside the tube and the pod which will operate inside the tube will operate in a ‘levitation’ mode,” Vaishnaw said. Explaining what he means by the ‘levitation’ mode, the BJP leader said, “There will be magnetic fields which raise the pod over the tracks. [The pod] does not move on the track. It basically goes up, then moves. That is the principle of hyperloop.” He went on to call the pod the “transporting …

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derail near Howrah

Three coaches of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derail near Howrah

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Image for representation only | Photo Credit: Anil Kumar Sastry Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West Bengal around 5.30 a.m. on Saturday (November 9, 2024), South Eastern Railway officials said. “The weekly special train derailed at Nalpur, about 40 km from Kolkata. No casualties or injuries have been reported so far,” they said. A parcel van was among the derailed coaches. The 22850 Secunderabad – Shalimar Weekly Express was passing through Nalpur station in Kharagpur Division when the coaches derailed, officials said. The railways said an accident relief train and medical relief trains from Santragachi and Kharagpur were immediately dispatched for assistance. Buses have also been sent to ferry the passengers to Kolkata. Published – November 09, 2024 08:40 am IST 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

3 Coaches Of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express Derail Near Howrah West Bengal

3 Coaches Of Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express Derail Near Howrah West Bengal

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The weekly special train derailed in Nalpur, about 40 km from Kolkata. Kolkata: Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Howrah in West Bengal this morning. The weekly special train derailed in Nalpur, about 40 km from Kolkata. No casualties or major injuries have been reported so far. “A parcel van and two coaches of 22850 Secunderabad-Shalimar Weekly Express derailed while passing through Nalpur station of Kharagpur Division at 5.31 am today. As reported, there is no major injury and casualty,” said South Eastern Railway. The derailment occurred when the train was shifting from the middle to the outer tracks, said officials. Relief trains and medical help from Santragachhi and Kharagpur have reached the derailment site. Buses have also been arranged to take the stranded passengers to their destination. 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

4 Coaches, Engine Of Superfast Train Derail In Rajasthan’s Ajmer, No Casualties

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The injured have been taken to Ajmer station for treatment. Several passengers were injured after four coaches and engine of a superfast train derailed near Madar railway station in Rajasthan’s Ajmer. The incident is said to have happened late at 1:00 am in the night. According to officials four coaches along with the engine of the Sabarmati-Agra superfast train derailed near the Madar railway station. Soon rescue teams reached to the spot. While no casualties have been reported in the incident, several passengers are said to have suffered minor injuries. The injured have been taken to Ajmer station for treatment. The passengers said that the incident happened at around 1:00 am. They were sleeping when suddenly they heard a loud noise, the passengers said. Rescue teams including Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP) along with Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) and senior officials are on the spot. Efforts are underway to get the derailed coaches and the engine back on track. Source link

Ajay Devgn Says The Film Will Have ‘Razor-Sharp Fights & Super-Fast’ Fights

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‘Bholaa’ will have ‘razor-sharp fights in rough terrains’, says Ajay Devgn ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Actor-filmmaker Ajay Devgn is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Bholaa’ and has hinted that it’s going to have unique stunts. The trailer of the film is all set to release in 3D and for the first time ever, a Hindi film trailer will be launched in an IMAX format. So, the decibel levels surrounding the trailer in the trade and audiences are truly understandable. “I want people to see the action and feel the vibe before saying anything about it,” said Ajay Devgn. But Ajay hints that the stunts, the chases, and the fights seen in Bholaa are going to be definition-changing. “The approach is raw; it is based in rural India and it has fights and chases that are razor-sharp and super-fast. The terrain is rough, the fighters are menacing. The whole idea is to give the action a newer dimension because I am partial to action.” “I grew up doing innovative action …